1. Instructional Technology Annual Report Technology Plan Update Hendrick Hudson School District Mathew Swerdloff Director of Technology January 24, 2007 Revised January 19, 2007

2. Part I: Annual Report

3. Instructional Programs Elementary PC Allocations Podcasts SmartBoards Desktop publishing Streaming video Secondary PC Allocations Digital stories Digital music Digital video/film Programming

4. Professional Development Instructional Technology Academy 2005-2006 20 Distinct courses 59 Sessions 97 Participants 10 Instructors Instructional Technology Academy 2006-2007 24 Distinct courses 74 Sessions 46 Participants (to date) 15 Instructors

5. Communication 74 teacher websites up from 51 last year, 127 total accounts Intellicontact implemented for email bulletins. In use by: PTA’s Technology Department

6. Computer Replacement Plan YEARLOCATION 2004-2005HHHS (completed with HS bond funds) 2005-2006BMMS labs, offices, library (completed) 2006-2007 (LEASE)Grades 3-5 (Spring/Summer, with Leibell funds) 2007-2008 (LEASE)BMMS classrooms 2008-2009 (LEASE)Grades K-2

7. Tech Support Online Help Desk 794 unique entries in system September through December Most low level incidents handled by SysOps Edutek began full time on January 3 Audio Visual technician position filled as of January 16 Average open calls down from 26 to 11

8. Calls Per Building September-December 2006

9. Infrastructure WAN is 2/3 complete Upgrades to Internet access complete Server consolidation is under way Migration to Windows/Outlook begun

10. Challenges Ahead External audit Disaster recovery NOC safety and security New SIS New initiatives Legal issues Document retention Migration to Outlook/Windows Malware Spyware Spam Phishing NYS data reporting Pilot of PLP program

11. PLP Options for Pilot “High Tech” Option Custom build web based application Cost of $40,000+ Extensive lead time to build application Extensive training High cost per user Scalable to all students in district Web based application Web based communication with parents “Low Tech” Option Use simple Word templates or new SIS No additional cost Can get running fairly quickly Minimal training Low cost per user Not scalable to all students in district Not web based Uses traditional parent communication channels

12. Part II: Technology Plan Update New Erate requirements in effect this year Plan needs to be approved during the Erate application cycle

13. Technology Plan Highlights Infrastructure Upgrade LAN and WAN Computer replacement Plan Professional Development Instructional Technology Academy Curriculum and Instruction Pilot technology objectives Human Infrastructure Help Desk SySops A/V Technician Edutek

14. Key Plan Revisions Hardware budget projections Commitment to leasing concept Appendix: Updated LAN/WAN diagrams Updated policies Minor date and personnel corrections

15. Questions on Part 2?