This is the timeline that is followed at this time. Please comment on how to make this more transparent to teachers.
Purchasing Timeline for Computer Hardware
Requests for Innovative Technology – See New Hardware Form created by the Technology Committee
October Principals request a list of equipment needs from the staff. Written justification is needed for hardware. At this time, a general figure of what is budgeted for is shared. The replacement plan is also shared to let staff know of items that will be replaced.
November Principals submit budget request with written justification.
December Principals meet with the budget team: Superintendent of Business, Superintendent of Curriculum, Coordinator of Technology, Superintendent of Special Education, District Accountant.
January Assistant Superintendent and Coordinator of Technology meet to prioritize requests.
February Coordinator of Technology collects quotes and bids.
March All quotes and final items due to BOCES for state aid.
April Communication is sent to building principals by the Coordinator of Technology as to the hardware purchased.
Pros:
ReplyDeletemulti-platform use
keep school up to date to with current technology
Preparing for college/careers.
social media for learning
declutter computer labs
lighten load for what students bring with them to class. I.E. heavy textbooks
preparing for online testing
district may not have to purchase/replace devices as often because of personal ownership.
Cons:
Theft!
student/staff support
getting staff to buy into using devices
just to many devices for students/staff to use
student/staff interaction will decrease.