Purpose

• Review the existing district technology plan
• Investigate new technologies
• Draft a revised district technology plan that defines our future picture of technology usage for Board approval

Basis for Establishment

• The district technology plan is required by state
• State and federal technology grants require a state approved district technology plan
• Future technology funds are driven by the district technology plan

Decision Making

• Consultative to the Superintendent and the Board. We will be making recommendations regarding the revision of the district technology plan.
• Consensus will be used for internal decisions during the ongoing work of the Task Force.
• Input and feedback from students, parents, staff and administrators may be solicited throughout the process
  

06-07 Committee Members

Teachers

Carolyn Hinshaw - Birchwood Elementary

Terry Pauls- Kulshan Middle

Jennifer Styer - Sehome High

Library Media Specialist

John Schick – Northern Heights Elementary

Principals

David Engle – Squalicum High

Andy Mark – Shuksan Middle

Community

Kate Popejoy - WWU

Michael Jay – Educational Technology consultant

Mark Quenneville – Network systems consultant

District Staff

Carol Egan – Curriculum Director

Gigi Morganti – CTE and Alternative Programs Director

John Getchell - Computer Services

Committee Chair and Staff

Ann Reed- Instructional Technology and Libraries Director

Mary Rausch – Administrative Assistant

Karen Lofton- Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings regularly and actively participate in discussions
• Seek information about current and new technologies
• Follow state guidelines and requirements for district technology plans
• Work to develop consensus regarding recommendations
• Present recommendations to Superintendent

Timeline

• Gather plan requirement and format information in mid-October
• Identify Task Force members and hold first meeting in late October
• Work sessions November through March
• Present draft in April

Budget Implications

• Teacher release time and outside the workday compensation will be covered by the Instructional Technology and Libraries department.

2007-10 Plan: Vision Goals Network 2004-07 Tech Plan Student Technology  Standards School Expectations Resources for Technology Planning Questions/Comments 06-07 Meeting Minutes Nov. 20 Dec. 4 Dec. 18 Jan. 8 Jan. 22 Feb. 12 March 5