1. Smart Schools Investment Plan
Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014

2. Purpose: to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure
High-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity for schools and communities
Learning technology equipment or facilities
Educational facilities for pre-kindergarten or replace classroom trailers
High-tech security features in school buildings

3. Depew Schools’ Allocation
School Connectivity
$475,000
Classroom Technology
$1,016,820
High-Tech Security Features
$130,529
Total Allocation
$1,622,349
Professional Development, Tech Support, Maintenance & Replacement
District Budget and Grants

4. School Connectivity: $475,000
Replace end of life network switches
Replace wireless controller
Replace wireless access points that do not support current standards
Add wireless access points

5. Our Goal is 1:1 Deployment
Infrastructure
Robust
Online Testing
Capacity Hardware
Bandwidth
Digital curriculum
10 Mb/student
Limited access at home
Professional Development Curriculum Leaders Teach the Teacher

6. Classroom Technology - Cayuga Heights: $507,604
Grades K – 2: Classroom sets of iPads for all students
Grades 3 – 8: Classroom sets of Chromebooks for all students
One to One deployment (1:1)
Students will carry their Chromebook to non-core classes (Art, Music, Technology, AIS)
Classrooms will be upgraded with an LED projector and document camera
Teachers will receive an iPad or Chromebook

7. Classroom Technology - Depew Middle & High: $509,216
Grade 6 – 12: Students will receive a Chromebook
One to One deployment (1:1)
Students will carry their Chromebook to classes and home
Classrooms will be upgraded with an LED projector and document camera
Teachers will receive a Chromebook
Gateway to Technology (PLTW) pre-engineering courses planned for Depew Middle and technology purchased to support the curriculum

8. High-Tech Security Features: $130,529
Replace aging surveillance systems at front doors of Cayuga, Middle and High Schools

9. Smart Schools Investment Plan Process
District prepares preliminary plan February 25 - November 4, 2015
Preliminary plan presented to Board for approval November 17, 2015
District posts preliminary plan for 30 days November 18 – December 18, 2015
Public notice
January 5, 2016
Public Hearing
January 19, 2016
District prepares final plan January 20, 2016
Final plan approval February 23, 2016
District submits final plan February 24, 2016

10. Any questions from the Board of Education and the Public?
Next step
Modify plan if there are substantive comments, or
Recommend the preliminary plan become our final plan and approved by the Board of Education