Technology Committee

Technology Committee Charter

We Believe:

• Integration of technology tools and skills are a part of learning not an add on
• Family and community involvement plays a critical role in a student’s academic and social/emotional development
• Learning begins at an early age and continues throughout one’s life
• Students learn best using a balanced approach to teaching and learning
• Every student is exceptional and capable of fulfilling their full potential
• In the development of the whole child
• Diversity makes our community stronger
• We can’t do it alone. We can do it together!

Purpose(s):

• Investigate new technologies that foster 21st Century skills in students, teachers and administrators;
• Assess the needs of the district to identify specific goals/targets for technology upgrade, acquisition, integration and support;
• Review the current District Technology Plan to identify and prioritize issues related to target areas;
• Draft recommendations in support of how to allocate technology levy funds associated with infrastructure, integration, innovation, and professional development; and
• Develop the 2017-2020 District Technology Plan defining our future vision of technology integration and usage.

Basis for Establishment:

Voters have approved a replacement capital projects technology levy on a four year time frame, which provides funding for technology infrastructure improvements, staffing, professional development, and innovative learning. The tech committee is making a recommendation for how the details of the plan are carried out over the next four years.

Responsibilities of Committee Members:

• Serve as a key communicator and liaison to stakeholder groups.
• Be an active participant and learner, committed to attending all meetings for the current school year.
• Actively solicit and provide input from stakeholders to guide committee’s work.
• Participate in cycle of research, analysis, recommendation and implementation.

Decision­ Making Process:

• Recommend 2017-2020 District Technology Plan four year time line to the superintendent.
• Recommend job descriptions for tech support/ maintenance and coaching to superintendent.
• Research and monitor implementation of the technology plan.

Plan of Work:

• November /December 2016: Establish membership through a call for applications process.
• Nov 2016 – May 2017: Committee meets monthly or as needed.
• Following each meeting, minutes and committee materials will be published on the district website.
• Between meetings, members will communicate with and gather input from stakeholders to inform the process.
• Annually the committee will review, monitor and revise the technology plan status and report to the superintendent.

Planning Committee Members:
We are looking for:

• 2 staff members in the grades K-6
• 2 staff members in the grades 7-­12
• 2 classified staff members K-12
• 1­2 students in grades 7­-12
• 2 parent/community members

Chairs:
Director of Teaching and Learning
Technology Operations Manager

Ex­ Officio:
Board of Directors
Superintendent

Budget Implications:
Conference registrations and expenses, webinars, coverage for subs, teacher stipends, materials, etc.

Questions?
Please contact Drew Simmons at (509) 996-9205

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