1. CERES UNIFIED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES UPDATE
Presented by: Chris Higle, Director of Technology Services

2. Print & Copy Services
Revamping operation - focused on customer service, price, and quality product
Future Plans
Online order system replacement August – September 2013
Equipment upgrades – bid process to take place January 2014
Offer document archiving service to district
>Review transition, PD plan for staff
>Look at production graph, chart showing volume over a period of time

3. Technology In Action New equipment installed this year
636 computers, 40 laptops deployed
186 virtual desktops
127 projectors, 85 document cameras
114 Mobi’s (Interactive Tablets)
New District Website
Full deployment of computer management system (Kaseya)
Virtual field trips
Collaboration groups (office managers, tech reps, and newly formed technology advisory committee)
-636 (504 last year) traditional computers deployed, 186 (200 last year) virtual desktops deployed, and 40 (76 last year) laptops
-187 new projectors, 155 document cameras, 68 Mobi tablets
-3,400 computers in district now centrally managed for technical support, software updates, and management
-Dip in Tech requests for due to increased phone/remote support which is not tracked here. Also being more pro-active with remote support activities before they become a problem

5. Technology Infrastructure Standards
Standard One: Classroom Connectivity
Standard Two: Teacher Access to Student Information System
Standard Three: Access to Student Performance Data
Standard Four: Data Projectors
Standard Five: On Line Grades and Attendance
Standard Six: Telephones on the Network w/ Integrated Voice &
Standard Seven: Student Connectivity
Standard Eight: Interactive Display Technology
Standard Nine: Parental Access
Standard Ten: Public Address and Bell Systems on the Network
Standard Eleven: Video Security on the Network
Standard Twelve: Wireless Connectivity
>Standards in light text have been completed
>Progress has been made in all standard areas

6. CUSD Technology Infrastructure Standards Progress: One through Six
>To our knowledge all classrooms have a projector available for use. One challenge over the next few years will be replacement of failing, outdated projectors.

7. CUSD Technology Infrastructure Standards Progress: Seven through Twelve
>Interactive technology includes wireless tablets, doc cams, and clickers.
>Parent access of IC portal has made a small improvement, this is an area we will help emphasis at the school site level in the coming year (a mobile app is available which makes for ease of access)
>Increased wireless connectivity will depend our E-rate funding
*Standard Nine: This standard is being tracked by actual parent account access.
*Standard Eleven: This standard was modified to focus on secondary sites only.

8. How are we preparing for Common Core?
Ready? Set. Go!
Technology support of SBAC testing
Infrastructure Upgrades
Internet bandwidth increase 100mb to 200mb a 50% upgrade in capacity Recommended goal by is to have 100mb for every 1,000 students (per SETDA, State Educational Technology Directors Association)
Piloting instructional tools for the classroom (online, tablets)
Work to continue for and beyond….
Tech block grant for instructional hardware upgrades
Re-write of Education Technology 3-year plan
Infrastructure upgrades (when funded by E-rate)
Instructional technology upgrades based on 5-year replacement plan
>SBAC testing support includes preparing equipment in computer labs for testing (secure browser install, software updates, etc.) and frequent monitoring/maintenance
>Tech block grant to provide up to $20/student for each school site (including WCS) for instructional technology equipment
>Pilots: Instructional tools such as online collaboration, “cloud” resources (GAFE), web 2.0, tablet devices, etc.
>Technology 5-year upgrade plan to include recommendations to principals for replacement of key technology equipment in classrooms (computers, projectors, interactive technology)

9. CUSD Technology Assessment
>Classroom: Includes instructional technology use in classrooms by teachers and students. Assess how much time is spent using technology tools and at what level.
>Access: Includes teachers and students access to technology resources at school and home. Assess availability of technology.
>Skills: Includes fundamental technical skills of teachers and students to perform basic tasks, navigate online resources, and use devices
>Environment: Includes factors that may prevent progress of technology use in the instructional programs. These factors include policies, practices and procedures.

10. Committed to providing professional, reliable service; supporting educators, administration, and support staff so they can focus on keeping the “Main Thing the Main Thing” .
>Take a moment to acknowledge work and efforts of individuals responsible for accomplishing all of the great things technology brings to students and staff.