1. SMART SCHOOLS BOND PHASE 1

2. Smart Schools Bond Act
In 2014 Governor Cuomo proposed an investment of $2 billion to schools
an initiative would finance educational technology and infrastructure
providing students access to the latest technology and connectivity needed to succeed and compete in the global economy.
Valley Central was awarded $3,403,847

3. Technology and Security Audit
Annese prioritized technology recommendations from high to low
CNC provided security recommendations based on the culture of school security over the last several years
Smart Schools Committee met to discuss recommendations

4. Three Avenues to Improve Technology
ERate
Energy, Abatement & Technology Bond
Smart Schools Bond
VC infrastructure needs to be updated before anything else can be accomplished.

5. Smart Schools Phase 1 UPS Upgrades Fiber Optics Upgraded & Certified
Battery back-ups in all data closets
Fiber Optics Upgraded & Certified
All data closets have fiber that ties them back to core data closet.
Current fiber optics are 15 years old
No records of certification or quality
Certified, tested and guaranteed
Lightspeed Upgrades
Increase in bandwidth to comply with Smart School requires upgrading internet filter to prevent bottlenecking

6. Smart Schools Phase 1 Security Voice Gateways Phone System Upgrades
Devices that connect buildings to UCS
Phone System Upgrades
Current system is 8+ years old and beyond repair & warranty
Generator
Telephone and internet power in emergency situations
Security
Replace & improve exterior door controls
Each building has one door control
Add more swipe card access doors
Audible alarms on other doors
Increase security camera saturation

7. Smart Schools Cost Phase 1 Technology Improvements $ 694,098.47
Security Improvements $1,195,429.04
TOTAL $1,889,527.51
Remaining Balance $1,514,319.49