The Port Neches-Groves ISD Technology Plan for 2010-2013 has the goal of incorporating current tools of technology as an integral part of education. The plan outlines 11 objectives and strategies to enhance academic achievement through technology integration, ensure accessibility for all students, provide technology assistance for at-risk students, encourage participation in distance learning opportunities, and use technology to support instruction and research. The district spent $2.2 million on technology in the plan's categories of teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership and administration, infrastructure, and has a technology expenditure per pupil of $481.67.
1. PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD
Technology Plan
2010 - 2013
LANI RANDALL
SUPERINTENDENT
DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region 5
City, State Zip PORT NECHES, TX 776513092
Phone (409) 722-4244
Fax (409) 724-7864
County District Number 123908
Number of Campuses 11
Total Student Enrollment 4600
District Size 3,000 - 4,999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 20.00%
Technology Expenditures $2,215,680.00
Technology budgets Teaching and Learning Budget $958,672.00
reported in plan by category
Educator Preparation and Development Budget $442,000.00
Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $213,555.00
Infrastructure for Technology Budget $601,453.00
Total: $2,215,680.00
Technology Expenditure $481.67
Per Pupil
Number of Campuses 11
with Direct Connection to Internet
Percentage of Campuses 100.00%
with Direct Connection to Internet
Number of Classrooms 340
with Direct Connection to Internet
Percentage of Classrooms 100.00%
2. with Direct Connection to Internet
Computer/Student Ratio 4 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to 11
complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart
Percentage of campuses that have 100.00 %
completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart
Plan Introduction
Plan Last Edited 01/13/2010
Plan status: approved
Years Included in the Plan: 2010 - 2013
Number of years covered by the plan: 3
Years Approved for the Plan: 2010 - 2013
Number of approved years: 3
Technology Planning Committee
Brenda Duhon, Dale Fontenot, Deloise Lumbley, Kenneth Leavins, Michelle Mitchell, Lisa Noland, Holly Sartin,
Bailey Baxter, Rhonda Bourgeois, Pam Choate, Marlene Portier, Debbie Aarons, Erma Richter, Fae Sandifer,
James Arnett, Tanya Davis, Evan Luke, Crystal Robbins, and Stephanie Gaspard
Executive Summary
Port Neches-Groves ISD has made a commitment to improve the quality and value of education in the district through
the passage of a $123 million bond issue in 2008, of which $6,951,113 was dedicated to technology.
The technology package included the following components:
Grades 6-12
• dedicated teacher laptops
• student laptops
• administrator PCs
• library PCs for grades 6-8
• lab PCs
• mobile distance learning equipment
• video distribution system 6-12
• 42” flat panel TVs for all instructional rooms
• New IP phone system
Grades K-12 (all instructional classrooms)
• Document cameras
• Mimio (interactive white boards)
• Ceiling-mounted projectors
• Teacher microphone system
The infrastructure portion of the bond was to wire for one-to-one computing. Each student desk in grades 6-12 will
have a data pull. Each campus will have wireless access system to allow for mobile computing. Two middle schools
and two elementary schools will receive increased bandwidth.
Considerable initiatives for professional development involving technology in curriculum and instruction are currently
3. underway. Additionally, the District continues to local allocate technology funding on an annual basis to support
technology.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:
The assessment process addresses two areas of technology: instruction and technical/ infrastructure.
Beginning in Spring 2004 Instructional Technology Surveys have been administered to all faculty and staff (See
Appendix). The data collected from these surveys is compiled and the information used to plan for instructional needs
in the next school year. The district's technology plan is revised each fall semester by the district's Technology Task
Force. Committee members are asked to present the revised plan to their respective campuses through faculty
meetings and/or Campus Improvement Committees and make final recommendations.
The technical/infrastructure portion of the technology plan is reviewed and evaluated once a year by the Director of
Information Services, the Network Supervisor, and the technical staff. Bandwidth is monitored weekly and formal
bandwidth test reports are generated each semester. Infiltration logs are continually evaluated for breeches of
security of data systems. District materials database and maintenance/repairs database are maintained daily.
Existing Conditions:
Nestled in the "Golden Triangle" of southeast Texas, the suburban communities of Port Neches and Groves are
proudly served by the PNG Independent School District. Serving a K-12 school population of approximately 4800
students, the district strives to provide excellence in education through modern tools of technology.
The Port Neches–Groves ISD interconnects 9 campuses, 1 Administrative Building, 1 Alternative Campus, and 1
Maintenance Building to a centralized network center housed at the West Groves Education Center. The
Maintenance Department is connected to the high school by a wireless network. The Administration building is
connected to the High Gigaman (1 gig fiber connection). Port Neches Elementary is connected to Port Neches Middle
via wireless. Van Buren is connected to Groves Middle via wireless. Our bandwidth to the Internet is 20 Meg up and
20 Meg down. We are also connected to our regional center via a T1. The Region 5 Service Center provides us with
DS3 lines (T1s connected out through DS3), ISDN lines, Gigaman lines, Internet 2 service and distance learning. We
maintain an individual LAN at every location. Each location has at least two servers. One server houses a campus'
specific needs and the other operates as an LRC server. All locations have had Internet and e-mail access since
1998.
We currently maintain approximately 2000 computer systems, but after the bond is complete, there will be
approximately 4500 desktop/laptop computers. The Technology Department consists of 5 persons to handle all
district technology needs including most of the computer maintenance and all network items. We currently maintain a
student to computer ratio of about 4:1 but this will be reduced to 1:1 at the middle schools and high school after the
bond is complete. All typical classrooms have a dedicated teacher computer. All elementary classrooms have at least
two student computers in each classroom. After completion of the bond, the high school and both middle schools will
have 1:1 computing. In addition, bandwidth will be increased as follows: Groves Middle School – 1 GB to central hub;
Van Buren Elementary – 1 GB to central hub; Port Neches Middle School – 1 GB to HS hared 1 GB to central hub;
and Port Neches Elementary – 1 GB to HS shared 1 GB to central hub. Currently, our high school has two general
purpose labs, one science lab, one typing lab, and four Business Computer Information Systems labs. In addition, we
currently run a thin client setup at the high school and both middle school libraries for student access to research
catalogs and Internet access. For business applications, we utilize an online purchase order entry and tracking
system throughout the district with servers located at the West Groves Education Center (the district hub). A new
student information package was implemented with the nursing component for 2006-2007, remaining components
added in 2007-2008, and family access implemented in 2009-2009. Groves Middle School and Port Neches Middle
currently maintain three general-purpose labs.
Along with data systems, we are responsible for installation and maintenance of a video, security, and phone
systems. Video is delivered to all classrooms throughout the district. PowerPoint, cable, and satellite are distributed
over the video system. The video system is also used for general announcements.
We are constantly analyzing and updating our data network to meet the needs of our district. This is done through
constant vigilance of network usage through logs and real-time monitoring. We implemented a firewall in 2002 and
changed all our systems behind the firewall, to a private IP naming convention which allowed for better network
security. A network filter has been in operation since 1999. We also run a network virus protection software package.
4. The technology department continues to research alternative means in which to supplement our technology costs
through eRate funding, Title II Part D, and stimulus funds, when available.
Technology Needs:
Instructional Technology Needs:
1) Continued just-in-time training opportunities.
2) Continue yearly Instructional Technology Planning Survey.
3) Technology specialists at each campus to facilitate technology integration.
4) Increased numbers of teachers/staff who meet SBEC standards.
5) Improved ratings on Texas STaR Chart.
6) Provide training for district systems
Technical/Hardware Needs:
1) Increased technicians/technical support.
2) Advanced network management software.
3) Increased bandwidth to the ISP.
4) Server upgrades
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
GOAL 1: Incorporate current tools of technology as an integral part of education.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
Enhance academic achievement of students through the use of current and appropriate technology.
Budget Amount $700,012.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 07, 08, 11, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
1.1.1: Teachers will integrate State: 2010- Teachers, Principals, -Performance-based
Technology Application TEKS Revised ongoing Elementary Curriculum assessments
across the K-12 curriculum. Coordinators, Director of -Lesson Plans
(1.1.1.1) Review and revise Status: In Career and Technology, -Student work
district technology scope & Progress Director of Instructional (portfolios)
sequence for K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9- Technology, K-5 TA -Learning.com
12; (1.1.1.2) Evaluate district TEKS Specialists, student achievement
educational technology Campus Technology reports
curriculum purchases; (1.1.1.3) Specialists, Teachers -Evaluation sheets
Evaluate course offerings in and surveys from K-
relation to TEKS in secondary 5 classroom
curriculum; (1.1.1.4) Provide teachers and/or
Learning.com access for all K-5 parents.
students and TechConnect
access for all 6-8 students.
(1.1.1.5) Evaluate effectiveness
of Learning.com and
TechConnect; (1.1.1.6) Identify
K-5 student technology
proficiencies (See Appendix)
Comments: Resources: ESC 5,
Lamar University, Technology
5. Dept.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01,
TL02, TL03, TL05, TL06, TL12
1.1.2: Assure accessibility by all State: 2010- Teachers, Special IEPs
students to technology-based Original ongoing Education Director,
instruction and to Campus administrators,
adaptive/assistive devices, as Status: In Dir. of Instructional
appropriate. Progress Technology
Comments: Resources: Region
5
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05,
TL09, TL13
1.1.3: Provide technology to assist State: 2010- Alternative Education Performance-based
students who are at risk. Original ongoing Coordinator, Director of assessments
(1.1.3.1) Provide electronic tools Special Programs, Lesson Plans
for delivery of comprehensive Status: In Director of Instructional
curriculum at alternative Progress Technology, Director of
campus; (1.1.3.2) Provide Information Services
equipment to meet needs of
homebound students; (1.1.3.3)
Study the feasibility of providing
remote access for homebound
students, ESL, etc.; (1.1.3.4)
Provide technology-related
assistance for economically
disadvantaged, handicapped
students, and special pops.
Comments: Resources: Plato,
Inc.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02,
I05, TL09, TL13
1.1.4: Work with peers and experts State: 2010- Teachers, students, Performance-based
(including video conferencing), Original ongoing administrators assessments
evaluate information, analyze
data and content in order to Status: In
problem solve. Progress
Comments: Resources: Lesson
plans, SETTEN
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS13,
LAS14, LAS15, TL04, TL05,
TL09, TL12, TL13, TL15
1.1.5: LRC will use technology to State: 2010- Librarians, Director of Librarian surveys,
support instruction, to instruct, Revised ongoing Information Services, librarian usage
and to manage resources. Director of Instructional reports, active
(1.1.5.1) Evaluate district choice Status: In Technology, Director of hyperlinks to library
of electronic databases (1.1.5.2) Progress Special Programs resources from
Improve access to research campus web pages.
material in libraries from home;
(1.1.5.3) Maintain and upgrade
Follett and Alexandria
6. automated library systems, as
needed.
Comments: Resources:
Technicians, Follett, Alexandria,
and web-based AR consultants
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10,
TL11
1.1.6: Encourage participation in State: 2010- Superintendent, Director Distance Learning
SETTEN and encourage Revised ongoing of Information Services, correspondence,
participation in distance learning Director of Special website, calendar of
opportunities. Status: In Programs, Elementary events
Progress Curriculum Coordinator,
Comments: Region 5, Region 4, Director of Instructional
SETTEN Technology, Campus
principals, School Board
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,
EP06, EP08, I01, I03, I06, I09,
LAS15, TL08, TL09, TL12,
TL13, TL15
1.1.7: Integrate technologies to State: 2010- Superintendent, Director Test scores, lesson
improve student performances Revised ongoing of Special Programs, plans, training sign-
as measured by state and Director of Assessment, in sheets.
national tests. Status: In Staff Development, &
Progress Instructional Technology,
Comments: Resources: TEKS, Elementary Curriculum
curriculum coordinators, Internet Coordinator, Secondary
resources, software vendors, Curriculum Coordinator,
Pearson Principals, Teachers,
Counselors
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07,
TL08, TL12
1.1.8: Provide a combination of State: 2010- Technology Dept. Dependable
resources for student use Original ongoing networked labs,
including laptops, student equipment database
stations, and computer labs. Status: In
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04,
I05, I06, I07, I09, TL08, TL09,
TL12
1.1.9: Students will use technology State: 2010- Teachers, Director of Lesson plans
resources for solving problems Original ongoing Information Services,
and making informed decisions Director of Instructional
in technology-infused Status: In Technology, Secondary
mathematics, science, social Progress Curriculum Coordinator,
studies, and language arts Elementary Curriculum
classes. Coordinator
Comments: Resources: online
library services, web
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09,
I01, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL12
7. 1.1.10: Use technology-enhanced State: 2010- Teachers, librarians, Lesson plans,
research tools to locate, Original ongoing Director of Information librarians records
evaluate, and collect information Services, Director of
from a variety of sources. Status: In Instructional Technology
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05,
TL08, TL09
1.1.11: Support process-writing goals State: 2010- Teachers, TA TEKS -TAKS scores
with webbing tools. Original ongoing Specialists, Campus
Tech. Specialists
Comments: Kidspiration, Status: In
Inspiration Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL07,
TL09
1.1.12: Use technology to support State: 2010- Teachers, principals Lesson plans
different learning styles to meet Original ongoing
the need of all learners.
(1.1.12.1) Multiple means of Status: In
expression (multimedia Progress
presentation tools); (1.1.12.2)
Multiple means of engagement
(simulations, online
manipulatives, content-based
software); (1.1.12.3) Multiple
means of representation (digital
images, digital sound,
animation, text-to-speech
resources).
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05,
TL07, TL09
1.1.13: All campuses/classrooms will State: 2010- Technology Dept. Materials database
have adequate access to Revised ongoing
technologies including
presentation stations, interactive Status: In
whiteboards, peripherals, Progress
document camera, and teacher
microphone systems to enhance
learning.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09,
TL05, TL09
1.1.14: Continue assessment for State: 2010- K-5 classroom teachers, Student portfolios,
reporting the extent to which K-8 Revised ongoing 6-9 Campus Technology assessment sheet,
students meet the technology Specialists Learning.com
applications TEKS on the Texas Status: In Gradebook,
STaR Chart. Progress TechConnect
Gradebook
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05,
TL06
1.1.15: Offer and provide the State: 2010- High School Principal, Course schedules
Technology Applications high Original ongoing Secondary Curriculum
school courses to meet the Coordinator, Vocational
curriculum and graduation Status: In Coordiantor
requirements specified in 19 Progress
8. TAC Chapter 74.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08,
TL01, TL02
1.1.16: Add portable distance learning State: 2010 - Technology Department, Distance learning
equipment at all campuses. Original ongoing Region 5 ESC equipment at each
campus.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, Status: In
TL08, TL12 Progress
1.1.17: Yearly review of Internet State: 2010 - Director of Instructional Sign in sheets,
Safety/Cyberbullying curriculum Original ongoing Technology, classroom written curriculum
across K-9 grade levels.(See teachers, Internet
Appendix) Status: In Safety/Cyberbullying
Progress curriculum committee.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14,
TL15
1.1.18: Incorporate use of emerging State: 2010 - Director of Instructional Active Web 2.0 tools,
technologies in the curriculum at Original ongoing Technology, curriculum Web 2.0 parent
appropriate grade coordinators, principals, permission forms,
levels(i.e.,SchoolFusion Web Status: classroom teachers Web 2.0 student
2.0 collaboration tools). Planned acknowledgement
forms
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05,
TL08, TL09, TL14
1.1.19: Encourage appropriate use of State: 2010 - Director of Instructional K-5 Technology
technology and encourage kid- Original ongoing Technology, curriculum Applications booklets
friendly use of search engines. coordinators, classroom will have kid-friendly
Status: In teachers. recommended
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14 Progress search engines
listed.
OBJECTIVE 1.2:
PN-GISD teachers will demonstrate progress in instructional delivery, student assessment, and professional
communication technology competencies.
Budget Amount $228,660.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
1.2.1: Continue participation in State: 2010- Technology Committee, Rubrics, campus
PNGISD Technology Revised ongoing Director of Instructional comparison data
Assessment Phase I & II. (See Technology
Appendix for description of this Status: In
assessment program.) Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,
EP04, EP05, EP07, LAS12
1.2.2: Teachers will use the Skyward State: 2010- Director of Instructional Training sign-in
Student Information System for Original ongoing Technology, Director of sheets, daily
electronic grading and Special Programs attendance online
attendance. Status: In submission and
grading.
9. Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,
I05, LAS03, LAS08, TL02,
TL08, TL11
1.2.3: Provide staff development State: 2010- Technology committee, Surveys and
concurrent with acquisition of Revised ongoing Director of Information interviews,
hardware & software. (See Services, Director of attendance
Appendix for Moodle offerings) Status: In Instructional Technology, records/sign-in
Progress Director of Special sheets, evaluations
Comments: Resources: DEIC, Programs
district module curriculum,
Region 5
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
LAS06, LAS08, TL04, TL05,
TL07, TL08
1.2.4: Teachers will utilize bond State: 2010- Principals Classroom
technology in their classroom Original ongoing observations, lesson
instruction. plans
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, Progress
TL06, TL13
1.2.5: Integration of technology, State: 2010- Teachers, campus Surveys and
including multimedia and the Original ongoing administrators interviews,
Internet, into the curriculum and classroom
instruction. Status: In observations, lesson
Progress plans.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01,
TL06, TL10
1.2.6: Provide instructional technology State: 2010- School board, Person hired at each
specialist at each campus to Original ongoing Superintendent, Asst. campus
support teachers in matching Supt. Personnel
technology to curriculum needs Status:
and in developing teaching Planned
strategies that make the best
use of the technology and are
most likely to maximize student
learning.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09
1.2.7: Provide access to information State: 2010- Director of Information Database queries,
resources, electronic tools, and Revised ongoing Services, Director of CPS and
global classrooms including Instructional Technology ACTIVboard
CPS systems, Mimio, Discovery Status: In checkout records,
Education, Study Island, and Progress United Streaming
ProScopes. usage reports
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05,
TL08, TL10, TL12
1.2.8: Continue to provide staff State: 2010- Director of Instructional Sign-in sheets,
development with Follett, Revised ongoing Technology, librarians evaluations
Alexandria, web-based AR, and
World Book consultants for Status: In
librarians, as needed. Progress
10. Comments: Resources: Follett
and COMPanion consultants
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS06,
TL11
1.2.9: Recognize and identify State: 2010- Teachers, administrators, Lesson plans,
exemplary uses of technology Revised ongoing Intel Master Teacher publication of
instruction/integration with technology
participation in the Region 5 Status: In integrated lesson
Technology Coop, Intel Progress plans on district
initiatives, academies, as curriculum website
available.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,
EP03, EP06, EP07, EP08,
EP09
1.2.10: Provide PNGISD Curriculum State: Updated Director of Instructional Printed resource
Resources for the Classroom Revised yearly. Technology, Elementary document, district
Teacher including information Curriculum Coordinator, web page of
for access to these resources. Status: In Secondary Curriculum resources
Progress Coordinator
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01,
LAS10
1.2.11: Promote curricula and teaching State: 2010- Director of Instructional Conference
strategies that integrate Revised ongoing Technology, Director of registrations
technology by providing Special Programs
opportunities for attendance at Status: In
professional conferences, Progress
TCEA, Region 5 Back-to-School
Conference).
Comments: Resources: Region
5, TCEA, Region 4
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,
EP03, EP06, EP08, LAS06
1.2.12: Demonstrate progress on the State: 2010- Teachers Domain ratings
Teacher and Campus Texas Revised ongoing
STaR Charts.
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05 Progress
OBJECTIVE 1.3:
PN-GISD administrators will demonstrate progress in instructional leadership, data, analysis/management &
communications technology competencies.
Budget Amount $8,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 03, 04b, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
1.3.1: Encourage administrator State: 2010- Technology Committee, Rubrics, campus
11. participation in PNGISD Original ongoing Director of Instructional comparison data
Technology Assessment Phase Technology
I. (See description of Status: In
Technology Assessment Progress
Program in Appendix.)
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04,
EP05, EP08, LAS12
1.3.2: Provide staff development State: 2010- Technology committee, Survews and
concurrent with acquisition of Revised ongoing Director of Information interviews,
hardware and software. (See Services, Director of attendance sheets,
Appendix for Moodle offerings) Status: In Instructional Technology, evaluations, training
Progress Director of Special sign-in sheets
Comments: Resources: DEIC, Programs
Region 5, District Module
Curriculum
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
LAS06, LAS08, TL04, TL05,
TL07, TL08
1.3.3: Campus principals will facilitate State: 2010 - Campus principals, Daily attendance
campus use of electronic, Revised annually Director of Special records, online
district-supplied resources. Programs, Director of grading by every
Status: In Student Assessment and classroom teacher
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, Progress Testing who assigns grades,
LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08 Benchmark tests,
DMAC reports and
queries, usage
reports.
1.3.4: Administrators will use State: 2010- Administrators Benchmarks tests,
technology to collect, organize, Original ongoing DMAC reports.
analyze, disaggregate, & report
on student achievement data. Status: In
Progress
Comments: Resources: ESC 4
& 5, TMSDS consultant, DMAC
consultant, etc.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07,
TL08, TL12
1.3.5: Administrators will involve State: 2010- Administrators, teachers, Sign-in sheets,
teachers in the process of Revised ongoing Director of Special Benchmark tests,
analyzing student performance Programs, Director of DMAC reports.
data to make informed Status: In Student Assessment,
curriculum and instruction Progress Curriculum Coordinators.
decisions.
Comments: Resources: ESC 4
& 5, TMSDS Consultant, DMAC
consultant.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08
1.3.6: Participate in professional State: 2010- Superintendent, Director Staff development
development to acquire tools Original ongoing of Special Programs, sign-in sheets.
12. and skills needed to analyze Director Director of Staff
student achievement data. Status: In Development
Progress
Comments: Resources: ESC 4
& 5, TMSDS Consultant, DMAC
consultant.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03
1.3.7: Participate in administrator State: 2010- Director of Instructional Sing-in sheets
technology staff development, Original ongoing Technology, Director of
including the Region 5 Special Programs
Administrator's Academy, as Status: In
offered. Progress
Comments: Support: Region 5
Technology Administrator
Academy
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,
EP06, EP08
1.3.8: Continued use of Skyward State: 2010- Business Manager, Computer-generated
Finance System. Original ongoing Director of Information purchase orders
Services, Director of
Comments: Resources: Status: In Instructional Technology,
Skyward Progress District personnel
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,
EP05, LAS14
OBJECTIVE 1.4:
PN-GISD staff will demonstrate progress in technological competencies according to job responsibilities.
Budget Amount $30,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 03, 04b, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
1.4.1: Continue participation of full- State: 2010- Technology Committee, Rubrics, campus
time instructional staff in the Original ongoing Director of Instructional comparison data
PNGISD Technology Technology
Assessment—Phase 1. (See Status: In
description of Technology Progress
Assessment Program in
Appendix.)
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,
LAS12
1.4.2: Provide staff development State: 2010- Director of Information Surveys and
concurrent with acquisition of Revised ongoing Services, Director of interviews,
hardware and software.(See Instructional Technology, attendance records,
Appendix for Moodle offerings) Status: In Superintendent, Asst. evaluations
Progress Supt. of Personnel
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
13. LAS06, LAS08, TL04, TL05,
TL07, TL08
1.4.3: Evaluate staff technology State: 2010- Principal, Asst. Supt. of Yearly evaluations
performance skills and Original ongoing Personnel
assessments.
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, Progress
EP05, LAS12
1.4.4: Continue implementation of State: 2010- Director of Special Training sign-in
various components of Skyward Revised ongoing Programs, Director of sheets, electronic
Student Information System and Staff Development data records
provide training as needed for Status: In
nurses, discipline, counselors, Progress
and secretaries.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03,
I01, I05
GOAL 2: Participate in professional development to acquire instructional strategies and pedagogy necessary
to facilitate learner-centered curricula that integrate the use of technology tools. (See district professional
development opportunities supplied in Appendix.)
OBJECTIVE 2.1:
Provide opportunities, incentives, and support for educators to develop best practices using technology. (See
Technology Assessment Program description in Appendix.)
Budget Amount $300,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 07, 08, 11, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Evidence:
Responsible:
2.1.1: Provide Director of Instructional State: Ongoing School Board, Annual performance
Technology. Original Superintendent, Asst. review
Supt. of Personnel
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09, Status: In
LAS10 Progress
2.1.2: Provide continuing education State: Ongoing Director of Registrations, sign-
and/or training for instructional Original Instructional in sheets,
technology staff to learn new or Technology evaluations
emerging instructional technologies Status: In
via online courses, seminars, Progress
conferences, classes, professional
literature, etc. (See Appendix for
Moodle offerings)
Comments: Resources: TCEA,
Microsoft, Region 4, Region 5,
professional publications
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03,
EP04, EP06, LAS03, LAS06,
14. LAS10, TL08, TL12
2.1.3: Provide professional development State: Ongoing Campus technology Sign-in sheets,
opportunities necessary to advance Original specialists, TA TEKS evaluations
technology skills required to foster specialists, Director
online communication among Status: In of Instructional
students, teachers, administrators, Progress Technology
parents, and community members.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03,
EP04, EP06, I08, LAS03, LAS06,
LAS10, TL12
2.1.4: Offer professional development in State: 2010- Director of Staff development
technology proficiencies to meet Revised ongoing Instructional sign-in sheets,
standards of PNGISD Technology Technology evaluations
Assessment Phase I & II. Status: In
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03,
EP04, EP05, LAS03, LAS06,
LAS12
2.1.5: Continue providing effective State: 2010- Technology Surveys and
resources as needed: Distance Revised ongoing specialists, principals, interviews, distance
Learning, Region 5 ESC, Lamar, teachers, Director of learning logs
Region 4 ESC, and online staff Status: In Instructional
development. Progress Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP06,
EP08
2.1.6: Provide ongoing training State: 2010- Technology Sign-in sheets,
component for district Technology Original ongoing Committee, Director evaluations
Specialists/district trainers. of Information
Status: In Services, Director of
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP06, Progress Instructional
EP08, LAS03, LAS06 Technology
2.1.7: Provide a variety of flexible and State: 2010- Principals, Director of Sign-in sheets,
ongoing professional development Original ongoing Instructional evaluations
formats and options (Moodle online, Technology,
after school, summer, staff Status: In Curriculum
meetings, and early release days). Progress Coordinators
Comments: Resources: Training
modules, DEIC input
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03,
EP06, EP08, EP09, LAS06, TL13
2.1.8: Encourage teachers to pursue TEA State: 2010- Director of Teacher
technology certifications. Original ongoing Instructional participation
Technology
Comments: Resources: TEA, Univ. Status: In
of North Texas Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP07
2.1.9: Incorporate content area staff State: 2010- Trainers Lesson plans,
development sessions with TEKS Original ongoing technology plan
Technology Applications.
15. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, Status: In
LAS06 Progress
2.1.10: Continue curriculum planning for State: 2010- TA TEKS Specialists, Revised K-5
technology integration with TA Original ongoing Director of Technology
TEKS Specialists, Grades K-5. Instructional Planning Guides per
Status: In Technology grade level, sign-in
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, TL01 Progress sheets of planning
sessions.
2.1.11: Examine yearly cost effectiveness State: 2010 - Brenda Duhon Signed Cooperative
of participation in Region 5 Original ongoing Agreement
Instructional Technolog
Cooperative. Status: In
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03,
EP04, EP05, EP08, LAS06, LAS10,
LAS13, LAS15, TL01, TL13
OBJECTIVE 2.2:
Allocate sufficient funding for staff development.
Budget Amount $134,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Evidence:
Responsible:
2.2.1: Designate sufficient funds from State: 2010- Tech. Dept., Data from budget
district technology budget. Original ongoing Curriculum Dept. spreadsheets, end-
of-year summary
LEA LRPT Correlates: Status: In
Progress
2.2.2: Utilize Title II Part D technology State: 2010- Director of Sing-in sheets,
funds for staff development. Original ongoing Instructional evaluations
Technology
Comments: Resources: NCLB, Status: In
Region 5 Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP06
2.2.3: Pursue grant applications and/or State: 2010- Tech. Dept., Director Successful grant
collaboration strategies with Original ongoing of Special Programs awards.
business and community that
enhance technology in education. Status:
Planned
Comments: Resources:
Foundations, eRate, TIF, district
grant writer.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS14
2.2.4: Utilize Eisenhower funds where State: 2010- Director of Special Annual reports
appropriate. Original ongoing Programs, Director of
Instructional
16. Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: Status: In
Progress
2.2.5: Secure funds from district State: 2010- Director of Special Moodle website,
instruction budget for Moodle Original ongoing Programs, Director of Summer, Fall, and
curriculum writing, after-school, and Instructional Spring schedules
summer staff development. Status: In Technology
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates:
2.2.6: Promote curricula & teaching State: 2010- Director of Special Conference
strategies that integrate technology Revised yearly Programs, Director of registrations
by providing opportunities for Instructional
attendance at professional Status: In Technology
conferences (TCEA, Reg. 5 Back to Progress
School Conference).
Comments: Resources: Region 5,
TCEA
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03,
EP04, EP06, LAS03, LAS06,
LAS10, TL12
GOAL 3: Include technology-based information systems when making district or campus
instructional/curriculum and management decisions.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:
Integrate technology into instruction/curriculum, management and administration.
Budget Amount $0.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 07, 11, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
3.1.1: Manage district curriculum State: 2010- Director of Information Active website with
electronically so that Original ongoing Services, Director of resources listed.
curriculum for each course Instructional Technology,
and grade level can be Status: In Director of Special
revised as needed and Progress Programs, Curriculum
accessed electronically by the Coordinators
instructional staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09
3.1.2: Provide student information State: Yearly PEIMS Database PEIMS reports,
system to administration and Original coordinator, Director of Skyward system
instructional staff for student Information Services,
data, analysis, and database Status: In Network Supervisor
information. Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05,
LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07,
TL08
17. 3.1.3: Utilize electronic resources to State: 2010- Director of Information Successful logging in
assess students' strengths Revised ongoing Services, Director of to system and use of
and weaknesses in relation to Instructional Technology, data.
the TAKS. Status: In Director of Special
Progress Programs, Curriculum
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, Coordinators, Teachers,
LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, TL08 Principals
3.1.4: Administer yearly technology State: 2010- Director of Instructional Completed surveys,
integration survey to teachers, Revised ongoing Technology summary of collected
administrators, and staff. (See data
Appendix for Survey Monkey Status: In
link) Progress
Comments: Resources:
Needs assessment websites,
Survey Monkey
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01,
I05, I08, I09, LAS02
OBJECTIVE 3.2:
Integrate technology planning into all campus plans and district plans.
Budget Amount $0.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
3.2.1: Inform district staff of the State: 2010- Director of Information Administrative review
state’s long range plan and Original annually Services, Director of of plans.
PNGISD’s technology plan. Instructional Technology
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, Progress
LAS04
3.2.2: Include adequate funds to State: 2010- Superintendent, Business Annual review of
support technology plan. Original annually Manager budget
LEA LRPT Correlates: Status: In
Progress
3.2.3: Require technology State: 2010- Principals, CIC, Stated objectives in
components in campus plans. Original annually Curriculum Coordinators campus plans.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, Status: In
LAS02 Progress
3.2.4: Annual review and revision of State: 2010- Technology Committee, Board-approved
Technology Plan. Original annually Director of Information technology plan,
Services, Director of technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, Status: In Instructional Technology committee sign-in
LAS04, LAS05, LAS07 Progress sheets, evaluation
forms
3.2.5: Include technology State: 2010- Superintendent, Director Minutes of meetings
representative on all district Original ongoing of Instructional
18. curriculum-planning Technology
committees so that technology Status: In
integration is a component in Progress
curriculum planning at all
levels.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01,
LAS02
3.2.6: Include a Technology Goal in State: 2010- DEIC Committee District Improvement
District Improvement Plan. Original ongoing members, Superintendent, Plan
Director of Instructional
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, Status: In Technology
LAS02 Progress
OBJECTIVE 3.3:
Coordinate school-community resources for technology.
Budget Amount $9,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 09, 10, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
3.3.1: Maintain district website for State: 2010- Director of Information Monitoring of hits on
updated information for Original ongoing Services, Director of district website, up-
community members including Instructional Technology, to-date information
campus information as well as Status: In Network Supervisor, published on
district information including Progress Campus webmasters webpages.
current employment
opportunities, transportation
information, etc.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01,
I08, LAS09, LAS11, TL15,
TL16
3.3.2: Encourage teachers to create State: 2010- Principals, teachers Online teacher
and maintain teacher web Original ongoing webpages on
pages for parent and student campus website(s).
information. Status: In
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01,
I08, I09, TL15, TL16
3.3.3: Provide and maintain State: 2010- Director of Information Operational network
infrastructure for Revised ongoing Services, Director of
communication with parents Instructional Technology,
and community members Status: In Network Supervisor
including access to school Progress
news and educational
resources including a free
parent e-mail service from the
superintendent.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01,
I03, I08, TL15, TL16
19. 3.3.4: Review yearly offering(s) of State: 2010- Director of Instructional Sing-in sheets,
adult community technology Revised ongoing Technology, District evaluations
literacy classes. personnel
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, Progress
LAS07, LAS09
3.3.5: Continue use of cable State: Daily Superintendent's Daily broadcasts
informational channel. Original Secretary
Comments: Resources: Time Status: In
Warner Cable Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I08,
LAS09, TL15
3.3.6: Provide technology State: As Director of Information PowerPoint
information to campus PTAs Original requested Services, Director of presentation(s)
and/or PTA Area Council, as Instructional Technology
requested. Status: In
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03,
I09, LAS07, TL15
3.3.7: Communicate and encourage State: 2010- Director of Instructional Parent letter
parent/home use of Original ongoing Technology, classroom
Learning.com. teachers
Status: In
Comments: Resources: Progress
EasyTech
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03,
I08, LAS09, LAS15, TL01,
TL06, TL15
3.3.8: Continue operation of State: 2010- Network Supervisor, License
Skyward's Family Access Revised ongoing Director of Special documentation, AUP
component with parent Programs, Director of signature pages,
orientation meetings. Status: In Instructional Technology parent orientation
Progress sign in sheets, parent
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, logon records
I08, LAS11, TL15
OBJECTIVE 3.4:
District policies will be developed & communicated to all personnel.
Budget Amount $204,555.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
3.4.1: Require appropriate and State: 2010- All district personnel. License
responsible use of software by Original ongoing documentation, AUP
all personnel. signature pages
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14 Progress
20. 3.4.2: Demonstrate strict adherence State: 2010- Director of Information Signed AUPs on file
to district Acceptable Use Original ongoing Services, Director of for all staff and
Policy (AUP) by students and Instructional Technology, students, campus-
staff. (See Appendix for AUP Status: In Campus Principals certified AUP
link) Progress compliance
statements.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05,
I09, TL14
3.4.3: Maintain a district-wide State: 2010- Director of Information Filtering logs, signed
filtering system per CIPA Original ongoing Services, Network contracts
guidelines. Supervisor
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, Progress
I05, I09
3.4.4: Publish quarterly district State: Quarterly Director of Instructional Publication of
technology newsletter. Original Technology newsletter and
archive on district
Comments: Distributed Status: In website.
electronically. Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10,
TL08
3.4.5: Promote standardized State: 2010- Director of Information Current software
software for use across the Original ongoing Services, Director of licenses
district. Instructional Technology
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09 Progress
3.4.6: Maintain Technology Task State: Meet Director of Information Agenda, Minutes of
Force Committee with Original quarterly. Services, Director of Meetings, Sign-in
teachers, administrators, Instructional Technology sheets
parents, and community Status: In
members. Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02,
LAS07, LAS13
GOAL 4: Ensure that technology infrastructure is implemented and future needs are accessible within the
framework of the technology plan.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:
The district will maintain dependable data and telecommunications networks.
Budget Amount $418,803.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
4.1.1: Enhance LAN/WAN, head-end State: 2010- Director of Information Monitoring of
room, and equipment to keep with Original ongoing Services, Network existing equipment,
current technology advancements. Supervisor bandwidth tests
Status: each semester
21. Planned
Comments: Resources: Time
Warner, Region 5
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06, I08
4.1.2: Monitor e-mail services. State: 2010- Director of Information Monitoring of
Original ongoing Services, Network existing equipment
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08 Supervisor, Region 5 and software.
Status: In ESC
Progress
4.1.3: Update technology preventative State: 2010- Director of Information Review and access
maintenance plan. Original ongoing Services, Director of life expectancy of
Instructional equipment through
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I07 Status: In Technology, Network materials database.
Progress Supervisor
4.1.4: Maintain security plan to ensure State: 2010- Director of Information Infiltration Log,
safety and integrity of all district Original ongoing Services, Maintenance district records
data and information. Director, Principals, documenting
Status: In Network Supervisor unlawful entry into
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01 Progress secure data areas.
4.1.5: Institute a Help Desk with phone State: 2010- Director of Information Trouble-call
support personnel. Original ongoing Services, Network database records
Supervisor
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05 Status: In
Progress
4.1.6: Evaluate and maintain long-range State: 2010- Director of Information Budget, materials
hardware and software replacement Original ongoing Services, Network database, repairs
plan. Supervisor database
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I07 Progress
4.1.7: Investigate possibilities to increase State: 2010- Director of Information Bond issue, eRate
internal network speed. Original ongoing Services, Network
Supervisor,
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05, Status: In Superintendent,
I06 Progress Business Manager
4.1.8: Maintain VOIP phone system and State: 2010- Director of Information Yearly assessment
long distance service with AT&T Revised ongoing Services, Network of local and long
and cell phone service in Supervisor, distance service
accordance with the district Status: In Superintendent, with cost
Emergency Operations Plan and Progress Business Manager justification.
continue to monitor caller ID for
safety concerns. Increase network
bandwidth as needed.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02
OBJECTIVE 4.2:
Coordinate all funding sources to achieve technology plan goals.
Budget Amount $0.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
22. NCLB Correlates: 05, 06, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
4.2.1: Use a grant writer/consultant to State: 2010- Board of Trustees, Successful grant
assist in securing external funds for Original ongoing Administration awards
technology purposes.
Status:
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, LAS14 Planned
4.2.2: Research other opportunities for State: 2010- Administration, Tech. Quotes/bids from
technology resources: business Original ongoing Dept. vendors, surveys
partnerships, etc. and interviews with
Status: In local businesses.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 Progress
4.2.3: Utilize e-rate funding. State: 2010- Director of Information Successful e-rate
Original ongoing Services awards
Comments: Resources: SLC,
Region 5, Elite Services Status: In
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I06, I09
4.2.4: Coordinate campus, special ed, State: 2010- Director of Instructional Expenditure reports
curriculum, and technology funds to Original yearly Technology, Spec. Ed.
effectively meet technology Director, Campus
curriculum needs. Status: In principals
Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02,
EP06, I02, I08
4.2.5: Supplement the technology State: Annually Superintendnet, Board Comparison of
allotment with local funds. Original of Trustees, Business district needs to
Manager technology budget.
LEA LRPT Correlates: Status: In
Progress
4.2.6: Utilize Title II Part D funds as State: 2010- Director of Special Expenditure Report
applicable. Original ongoing Programs, Director of
Instructional
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, Status: In Technology
EP03, EP06, EP07 Progress
4.2.7: utilize stimulus funds, as applicable. State: 2010 Brenda Duhon Stipends paid for
Original campus technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08, leaders.
EP09, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL06 Status: In
Progress
OBJECTIVE 4.3:
The district will maintain or retain expertise for installing and supporting the infrastructure.
Budget Amount $182,650.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 04b, 12
Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:
23. 4.3.1: Maintain a full-time Director of State: Ongoing School Board, Annual
Information Services, Network Revised Superintendent, Asst. performance
Supervisor, and district technician. Supt. of Personnel review
Status: In
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, Progress
I06, I07, I08, I09
4.3.2: Examine the need for additional State: 2010- Director of Information Data from
technical support staff to meet Revised ongoing Services, Asst. Supt. of technology
district needs and recommend Personnel maintenance
needs to administration. Status: In database,
Progress assessment of
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I08, I09 district repair
requests
4.3.3: Utilize the skills of students in the State: 2010- Director of Information Department data
career and technical education Revised ongoing Services, Director of from technology
program, if funds are available. Instructional maintenance
Status: In Technology, Director of database of high
LEA LRPT Correlates: Progress Career and Technology school repair
requests.
4.3.4: Provide continuing education and/or State: Ongoing Director of Information Registrations
training for technical staff to better Original Services
maintain district network via online
courses, seminars, conferences, Status: In
classes, professional literature, etc. Progress
Comments: Resources: TCEA,
Microsoft, Cisco, professional
literature
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I06,
I08, I09
4.3.5: Implement a Microsoft Certification State: 2010- High School Principal, Students enrolled
Program at the high school and Original ongoing Asst. Supt. for in the program.
utilize these students to help with Personnel
district computer maintenance. Status:
Planned
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, TL02
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $4,447.00
Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2010
Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development $62,080.00 Local Funds 100%
All Title II Part D funds will go toward staff development as follows: 23%
for substitutes and 77% for travel and registration for teachers to attend
Texas Computer Education Association state conference.
Telecommunications & $38,000.00 Local Funds 100%
24. Internet Access eRate Discount 40%
Materials & Supplies $157,840.00 Local Funds 100%
Equipment $346,640.00 Local Funds 100%
Maintenance $132,000.00 Local Funds 100%
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,000.00 Local Funds 100%
Total $738,560.00
Budget year 2011
Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development $62,080.00 Local Funds 100%
All Title II Part D funds will go toward staff development.
Telecommunications & Internet Access $38,000.00 Local Funds 100%
eRate Discount anticipated at 40%.
Materials & Supplies $157,840.00 Local Funds 100%
Equipment $346,640.00 Local Funds 100%
Maintenance $132,000.00 Local Funds 100%
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,000.00 Local Funds 100%
Total $738,560.00
Budget year 2012
Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development $62,080.00 Local Funds 100%
All Title II Part D funds will go toward staff development.
Telecommunications & Internet Access $38,000.00 Local Funds 100%
eRate Discount 40%
Materials & Supplies $157,840.00 Local Funds 100%
Equipment $346,640.00 Local Funds 100%
Maintenance $132,000.00 Local Funds 100%
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,000.00 Local Funds 100%
Total $738,560.00
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:
The evaluation process address two areas of technology: instruction and technical/infrastructure.
Each Spring, an Instructional Technology Survey will be administered to all faculty and staff. The data collected from
this district survey is compiled and the information used to plan for instructional needs in the next school year. This
Instructional Technology Planning Survey will be administered yearly. The instructional portion of the technology plan
is reviewed and evaluated once a year with the assistance of the District Technology Committee in the spring.
Recommendations are made for the following school year for incorporation into a revised plan. Recommendations
are incorporated into a revised plan and presented to the District Technology Committee in the fall. Committee
members are asked to communicate the revised plan to their respective campuses through faculty meetings and/or
Campus Improvement Committees and make final recommendations. In addition, the revised plan is submitted with
25. the district improvement plan yearly to the school board for board approval. The complete district technology plan is
also published on the district web site.
The technical/infrastructure portion of the technology plan is reviewed and evaluated once a year by the Systems
Network Coordinator and the technical staff. Bandwidth is monitored weekly and formal bandwidth test reports are
generated each semester. Infiltration logs are continually evaluated for breeches of security of data systems. District
materials database and maintenance/repairs database are maintained daily.
Evaluation Method:
The Port Neches-Groves school district employs a Technology Specialist at each middle school to facilitate the
integration of technology into curriculum and instruction therefore increasing their ability to teach with technology.
These Technology Specialists are certified classroom teachers who are currently completing their technology
certification through the University of North Texas. These Technology Specialists maintain yearly logs of all lab use
and assist teachers in their technology efforts. They also plan and document, through sign-in sheets and evaluation
forms, campus technology staff development each six weeks of the school year. They also are instrumental in
facilitating technology-rich interdisciplinary curriculum units which are evidenced by publication on their campus
websites.
The district's K-5 campuses do not have a Technology Specialist on each campus which presents a challenge to the
reluctant teacher's integration of technology into curriculum and instruction. In an effort to increase the K-5 teachers'
ability to integrate and increase their ability to teach with technology, several methods have been implemented. First,
each principal is responsible for having one technology-based faculty meeting each six weeks of the school year.
Accountability documentation includes sign-in sheets and evaluation forms for all sessions. A final report of all
meetings are reported to the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in May. Additionally, a team of Technology
Application TEKS Specialists have been formed at each K-5 campus to facilitate technology integration and increase
the ability of classroom teachers to effectively teach with technology. A TA TEKS grade level scope and sequence
has been developed and aligned vertically. Grade level TA TEKS Specialists are responsible for assisting other grade
level teachers at their campuses in TA TEKS integration. Each K-5 teacher receives a TA TEKS Scope and
Sequence booklet and is required to document their technology activities in the booklet. All teachers are required to
turn in their documentation at the end of the school year. The TA TEKS Specialists will meet in the summer to
evaluate the teachers' documentation, make revisions where needed, and prepare a revised scope and sequence, if
necessary. Teachers' documentation booklets will be returned to them at the beginning of the next school year so
they can be used as a resource.
The teachers and administrators' use of WebCCAT, TMDS, TSDS,and TAPS assists with enabling our students to
meet challenging state academic standards. This is evidenced by our district's constant high scores on TAAS and
now TAKS tests.
The technology department will review bi-annually, the state of technology within our district to evaluate the
effectiveness of new technologies and telecommunications to meet the needs of our district. The additional
technology should increase job performance and enhance curriculum needs.
All timelines are expected to be met. Exceptions are addressed on an individual basis, if needed.
Appendix
Attachment item A:
Acceptable Use Policy
PDF file:
http://www.pngisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/446867/File/Technology/BoardApprovedAUP200
9-2010.pdf
Attachment item B:
Technology Assessment Programs
26. Web site:
http://www.pngisd.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=52972&sessionid=2db427cc0d069ce2c2b0b3d59
ad05f53
Attachment item C:
PN-GISD Moodle Site
Web site: http://www.moodle.pngisd.org
Attachment item D:
2009 Instructional Technology Survey
Web site: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=eNg0UTsz9dDV8jc6t4QtHQ_3d_3d
Attachment item E:
K-5 Student Technology Proficiencies
Web site:
http://www.pngisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/446867/File/Technology/student_technology_pro
ficiencies.htm?sessionid=6afbde55bf33a8d603fb
Attachment item F:
2009-2010 Curriculum Resources
Web site:
http://www.pngisd.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=43443&sessionid=e2b112c1348c1b773b16ab3fc0
5e5abe
Attachment item G:
Superintendent E-mail Service
Web site:
http://www.pngisd.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=43405&sessionid=e2b112c1348c1b773b16ab3fc0
5e5abe&sessionid=e2b112c1348c1b773b16ab3fc05e5abe
Attachment item H:
Cyberbullying Curriculum
PDF file:
http://www.pngisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/446867/File/Technology/INTERNETSAFETYDIS
TRICTOVERVIEW.pdf
PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin
in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.