Robust Infrastructure

Full-time Library Media Specialist in each building

Full-time LMC Educational Assistant in SHS library

1:1 Chromebooks for 1-12

1:1 iPads for Kindergarten

LMS provide Tech Support for staff and students at point of need

K-2 using SeeSaw as LMS districtwide

3-5 using Google Classroom as LMS districtwide

6-12 using Schoology as LMS districtwide

Loaner devices available to students who forget theirs, have devices out for repair, etc. 

Hotspots available  for students who do not have Internet access at home

Contract with TRA for device repairs

SYSAID ticketing system for tech support for staff

Wi-Fi access points throughout all buildings across the District

Charging towers for Chromebooks throughout the buildings

Every teacher has a laptop

Every Educational Assistant has a Chromebook

Provide laptops and tech support for subs 

Provide Chromebooks and tech support for student teachers

Desktop computers are available for students to use to print

SHS LMC provides two Chromebook charging cords to every classroom so students can charge their Chromebooks in the classroom instead of interrupting their learning by leaving the classroom to get a loaner device

River Bluff LMC provides each classroom with two extra Chromebooks so students can continue learning even if their Chromebook is not charged or forgotten

Every classroom has a projector or interactive TV

Students can access databases and other electronic resources from anywhere, 24/7 through eLibrary

Strong partnership with the Technology Department

Consistent device replacement plan

In conjunction with the Technology Department, use a portion of Common School Funds to purchase equipment to meet the needs of individual buildings, as allowed

Content filtering is in place as required by CIPA

Technology Department is replacing network switches to keep infrastructure hardware current

Return to full-time LMC Educational Assistants in all buildings

Create a streamlined process for getting technology back from students who leave the district

Research ways to help families who live in rural areas who don't have success with hotspots

Implement new technologies and systems as they arise and are needed, including a new student single-sign on (SSO)

Continue to work with ESS (company that provides substitute teachers) to improve the onboarding process for new-to-the-district subs