Dolgeville Central School District Smart Schools Initiative Board of Education Presentation

Smart Bond Initiative Passed by New York Voters in November of 2014 Awarded $2 Billion to all public schools based on enrollment and state aid formula Dolgeville Central Schools Allocation is $1,078,019

Dolgeville Central Schools Allocation is Smart Bond Initiative Dolgeville Central Schools Allocation is $1,078,019 Dolgeville Phase 1 was $200,000 Dolgeville Phase 2 was $480,000 Remaining funds $400,000

Rules for these use of these funds School Networking Classroom Technology Community Connection Pre-K Classroom Improvements Elimination of Temporary/Trailer Classrooms School Security and Safety 6 categories

Rules for these use of these funds You cannot pay salaries You cannot pay BOCES and receive Aid You cannot purchase software

Step 1 Consideration to Dolgeville’s Strategic Plan Dolgeville’s Technology Plan Dolgeville’s Building Condition Survey

Reconvene the Smart Bond Planning Committee. Membership must include: Step 2 Students Staff Administrators Board of Education Parents Community Reconvene the Smart Bond Planning Committee. Membership must include:

Committee Responsibilities Committee to consider the preliminary proposals and make a recommendation to the Board of Education.

Supplemental Submission to Phase 1 Phase 3 Proposal Supplemental Submission to Phase 1 Replace outdated and obsolete classroom, hallway and outdoor public address system, notification system, and clocks. $227,043

What happens to the rest of the money ??? The money doesn’t go away. The Smart Schools Planning Committee will continue to exist until the money is totally spent. All recommendations for expenditures must pass through this committee.

Next Steps Board of Education reviews the committee recommendations and possibly approves preliminary plan. Smart Bond Investment Plan is published on the school district web site with a form for public comments for 30 days. After 30 days the Smart Bond Investment Plan comments are reviewed in a public hearing by the Board of Education. Board of Education possibly approves final plan for submission to NYSED. Final NYSED review minimum ??? days

Please email questions or comments to lrhone@dolgeville.org Next Steps Please email questions or comments to lrhone@dolgeville.org