Meeting Agendas
2016-17 Agendas
2017-2020 Technology Plan
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.
Meeting Calendar
Time & Location:Thursday, 7-8 a.m. in the Liberty Bell Library, 18 Twin Lakes Rd
Committee members will meet monthly on November 17, 2016 through May 1, 2017.
November 17
December 1
January 12
February 1
March 9
April 13
May 11
Ad hoc subcommittees may meet more frequently as needed.
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