1. Budgeting Technology

2. Start with a Plan Learners Learning Environments Professional Competency System Capacity Community Connections Technology Capacity Accountability SevenDimensions Identify Costs (TCO) Match Funding Stream Tech Plan FinancePlan

3. Identify the Costs People Wiring Hubs&Routers File Servers Installation Licenses Media & Documentation Subscriptions Technical Support Management Staff Development Help Desks Integration Specialists Desktops Laptops Scanners Printers Projection Device Cameras Equipment Infrastructure Software

4. What is the Cost of Technology? One Time CostsRecurring Costs 3 - 5 YEAR PERIOD Hardware and software Replacement costs Maintenance and operation Human support Training and staff development On-going connectivity costs (leased lines) Expansion of networks Routers and equipment to connect to the LAN / WAN Wiring of schools and districts for LAN and WAN capabilities Equipment for students Equipment for teachers Interactive Video Equipment File servers and hubs LAN / WAN surge protection and UPS

5. Infrastructure Budget Checklist Assess existing infrastructure Establish your upgrade plan Gather information on costs Decide responsibility and budget resources Timeline the project Bid if required Manage project details Wiring and cabling Ventilation & cooling Electrical capacity and placement Hubs Routers File Server UPS Protection Telecommunications equipment Software

6. Equipment and Software Assess what is usable based in minimum standards Estimate Costs of Equipment Establish budget sources Implement purchasing The primary factor affecting total up-front hardware cost is density or the student:computer ratio Wiring and cabling Ventilation & cooling Electrical capacity and placement Furniture Desktops or laptops Printer(s) Surge Protection Projection Device Software Supplies (disks,paper,ink) Basic Classroom Needs:

7. Human Resources Staff Development: –every teacher must receive between 30-50 hours of up-front training –Staff time: estimate $30/hr + 30% for benefits –Trainer: $60-$100 / hr + facility and equipment Technical Support: –Industry standard is 1 technician for every 50 computers –Education standard is 1 technician for every 150 computers –Entry level technician $12-$15.00 / hr + benefits –Network Technician $25 - $40.00 / hr + benefits Curriculum Support: –Master Teachers or Teachers on Special Assignment –Technology Integrators Project Management: –Technology Director or Building Coordinator

8. Budget Sources Redeployment of existing dollars –Title 1, Facilities, Furniture & Equipment Separate budget categories –Curriculum; Healthy Kids; SLIG/LID Grants and Foundations Parent Organizations Levies and Bonds