Smart Schools Bond Act Goals & Funding Overview
The Smart Schools Bond Act aims to enhance differentiated instruction, improve technology access for all students, and leverage technology for student learning. Explore the allocation, funding details, and investment plan for North Colonie CSD. Learn about the specific budget breakdown for network infrastructure, classroom devices, and connectivity enhancements.
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Smart Schools Bond Act Goals To enhance differentiated instruction and expand learning beyond the classroom. To ensure equal access to technology for all students, including students with disabilities and English language learners. To enhance communication with parents and other stakeholders. To leverage technology to provide or improve learning opportunities for students. To expand wireless internet connectivity. 1
North Colonie CSD Allocation The total allocation is $1,838,380. This allocation does not have an expiration date and may be carried over into future school years. 2
SSBA Funding The Smart Schools Bond Act funding will cover the cost of network infrastructure, instructional hardware, security related technology and certain facilities related expenditures. The SSBA funding cannot be used for software purchases, professional development of staff, or technical support staff. 3
Final Investment Plan Budget 2016-17 Network Infrastructure $589,127* Replacement Hardware $299,750 Non-public Share $ 58,097 Total SSBA Funding Used $946,974 SSBA Funding Remaining $891,406 4
School Connectivity (Network Infrastructure) Item 210 Access Points Switches, cabling, and SFPs Interior Fiber (between closets) Outdoor Fiber from SHS to BC, JH, Football, BG Firewall/Web Filter Servers, UPS, Racks Total Cost $108,900 $157,205 $150,610 $67,412 $65,000 $40,000 $589,127 5
North Colonie Classroom Devices Device Description Building Description Quantity Item Cost Total Cost SHS C105 - Robotics and Electronics 25 PC Desktops $800.00 $20,000.00 SHS C109 - Architecture and Engineering 19 PC Desktops $800.00 $15,200.00 SHS C205 - Art 26 iMacs $1,300.00 $33,800.00 SHS G209 - Art -Animation 20 iMacs $1,300.00 $26,000.00 SHS J110 - Computer Science 28 PC Laptops $700.00 $19,600.00 SHS J103 - Science Research 15 PC Laptops $700.00 $10,500.00 SHS English Cart 30 Chromebooks $290.00 $9,000.00 SHS C214 - Music Tech and Music Theory 10 Macbooks $1,200.00 $12,000.00 SHS FACS Cart 24 PC Laptops $700.00 $16,800.00 SJHS FACS cart 30 Chromebooks $290.00 $9,000.00 SJHS Library Classroom 30 Chromebooks $290.00 $8,100.00 Various PC Laptop replacements 60 PC Laptop $700.00 $42,000.00 Various Macbook replacements 54 Macbooks $1,200.00 $64,800.00 Various Projector Replacements 7 Short Throw $900.00 $6,300.00 Various Projector Replacements 7 Bulbless $950.00 $6,650.00 Total $299,750.00 6
Classroom Devices The Smart Schools Bond Act requires that school districts must loan, upon request, any classroom devices purchased by the District with SSBA funding, to students attending non-public schools located within the school district. The value of loaned equipment must be proportionate to enrollment of students at each non-public school and should not exceed $250 per student. 7
Non-Public School Allocation of Classroom Device Funds 8
Non-Public Requests Non-public requests for purchases of loaned equipment must be made in writing and received by the district no later than June 15th for the following school year. Since the equipment must be inventoried and maintained by North Colonie, the district reserves the right to limit the requested items to vendors/equipment that the district feels it can adequately maintain. 9
Professional Development As we did last summer, we will offer technology seminars throughout the summer, taught by our North Colonie iTRTs. In addition, a three-person team, comprised of the iTRTs, will serve as instructional mentors for all those teachers who are receiving Chromebooks in the classroom. We will continue with the development of video tutorials, both for adults and students. 10
Software Review As we began last year, we will survey the teachers of the district as to use of current software as well as interest in other software products. A committee of teachers and administrators reviews the data from the surveys to create a purchasing plan for the upcoming school year. As part of our review process, we will research and consider open source options 11
Public Feedback Does anyone have any questions or comments regarding the Smart Schools Bond Act Investment Plan? 12
