POLICY 6.5

TECHNOLOGY POLICY

PURPOSE

    The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the planning, acquisition, and use of technology at Stonewall in such a manner that makes technology a part of the entire school program. Technology can be both an enhancement to the educational process and a subject area for instruction.

SCOPE

    The Technology Committee shall administer the implementation and use of all technology at Stonewall. This shall consist of all computer hardware, network hardware, network software, word processors, educational software, system software, and access to outside networks or systems located at Stonewall.

MEMBERSHIP

    The Technology Committee shall consist of the School Technology Coordinator (STC) who serves as the chair of the committee, the media specialist, and teachers and parents selected by the principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. The Technology Committee shall develop and publish the long range technology plan for the school. They will also prepare the short range goals and action plans for inclusion in the annual Consolidated Plan. The committee shall monitor the progress of the plan with respect to these goals.
  2. The Technology Committee will work with the Curriculum Committee to coordinate the two plans (technology and curriculum) so that they enhance each other and integrate computer usage into the overall educational environment. Areas to consider are:
  1. School-wide software program
  2. Grade level software programs
  3. Classroom computer resources
  4. Computer lab resources
  5. Computer science instruction
  6. Internet resources
  1. The Technology Committee will work with the appropriate groups to define the requirements and prepare plans to meet the requirements to support:
  1. The Computer Club (STLP)
  2. Internet web site
  3. PD training in technology
  4. Administrative computing (teachers and office)
  5. Intranet site
  6. Electronic mail
  7. Network administration
  1. The Technology Committee shall develop procedures and guidelines for the acquisition and use of hardware, software, and services. These can include, but are not limited to:
  1. Requests for new hardware
  2. Requests for new software
  3. Realignment of resources to match specific requirements or needs
  4. Electronic media access
  5. Usage of technology resources

These procedures and any subsequent modifications will become effective upon approval by the SBDM Council.

  1. The STC will prepare an estimated budget at the start of the school year which shall include all planned funding, all currently available funding, current monthly expenditures by category and total yearly expenditures by category. This shall be reported to the SBDM Council monthly.
  2. The Technology Committee will develop plans and respond to situations to insure that the technology resources are operational and suitable to meet the specified needs. The STC is authorized to spend technology funds to:
  1. Repair defective hardware
  2. Purchase replacement parts
  3. Upgrade existing hardware or software to current levels
  4. Purchase new hardware/software for evaluation and demonstration where the total expenditure for any single purchase is not greater than $500.
  1. The Technology Committee will submit a report on technology activity to SBDM Council on a monthly basis.
  2. The technology Committee shall maintain records of the school’s technology assets. This shall include as a minimum:
  1. The nature of the asset
  2. The location of the asset
  3. Costs
  4. Status
  5. Current use
  1. The STC will insure that all actions are done in accordance with state, district, and KERA regulations.

 

Adopted: 1-21-97

Amended: