1. Dolgeville Central School District Smart Schools Initiative
Board of Education
Presentation

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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:

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

9. 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Replace outdated and obsolete classroom, hallway and outdoor public address system, notification system, and clocks.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

10. 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.

11. 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

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