1. Description of the existing technology resources (hardware, software, electronic learning resources, infrastructure, physical plant and technical support)
Servers
BCCHS Servers provide users access to the Aeries SIS system, File Sharing, Print Sharing, central backups, central Anti-Virus management and applications using Microsoft Server Operating Systems. All of the above servers and in a virtual environment manager by Microsoft Hyper-V. Daily maintenance is performed. All servers are being backup to a cloud based environment.
Desktops and Laptops
Over 1000 Teacher and Student workstations and laptops have either Windows 7/XP or MAC operating systems.
Software
Applications installed include Microsoft Office 2013/2010 for Windows and Microsoft Office 2011 for MAC, Adobe CS6 Design Premium, Symantec Anti- Virus, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox Web browsers, Faronics DeepFreeze, Adobe Reader, Java, and Flash
Administration office workstations have Windows XP or Windows 7 operating system. Applications installed include Microsoft Office 2013/2010 for Windows and Microsoft Office 2011 for MAC, Adobe CS6 Design Premium, Symantec Anti-Virus, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox Web browsers, Adobe Reader, Java, and Flash, Aeries CS
Network
The Network is comprised of network equipment (LAN switches, routers and wireless) and cabling systems within the BCCHS campus that connect Servers, workstations, peripherals, and allow Internet access. All classrooms equipped with internet capable computers for teacher and student use. LMC equipped with fully functioning and upgraded computer lab for student use before, during and after school hours.
Voice
Keep existing Voice PBX system maintained by LAUSD. Integrate a Microsoft Lync Pilot for VOIP with the approval of the District.
Mobile Devices (Cell Phones and Smartphones)
Limited usage for Administration staff or those who administration designates.
Cabling
The main cabling fiber backbone system is currently sufficient to implement the BCCHS Educational Technology Plan. This is due in large part to the LAUSD upgrade in 2006 and by BCCHS in 2013.
Physical Plant (Cable pathway, Equipment Racks, Electrical and Cooling)
All Network and Server equipment are housed in standard floor or wall mount racks specifically designed to hold this type of equipment. Existing pathway and cable plant are adequate in approximately 80% of the campus with upgrades planned for the other 20% using wired, wireless or a combination of the two to reach small/and/or difficult areas.
The existing PBX room is not ideal as it also houses an electrical transformer and is not clean by any data center standards due to open vents. The room also lacks A/C for cooling.
Technical Support
BCCHS plans to continue to provide technical support for both the Curriculum and Professional Development components of this Plan. BCCHS currently has and IT manager, 2 Full Time technical support positions, a library media tech, as well as several student assistance technicians and interns. Response to
technical issues are rated using the following SLA:
Technical Support SLA
Level Response Time Escalation
1 – Mission critical Services or systems
are inoperable
Respond within 1 hours
Restore to service within 2 hours
Unresolved within 4 hours, escalate to Asst. Principal in charge of IT
2 – Services or systems are impaired
but can take lower priority than Level 1
Respond within 4 hours
Restore to service within 1 business day
Unresolved within 1 business day, escalate to Level 1
3 – Services or systems are impaired
but not critical for operation
Respond by Next Business Day (NBD)
Restore to service Next Business Day (NBD)
Unresolved within 2 business days, escalate to Level 2
Internet Access
BCCHS uses The LA County Office of Education our internet service provider. One bandwidth controlled DS3 (100Mbps) comes from Time Warner into the school serving the entire campus including classrooms, the Library Media Center, and all other instructional areas and offices. In addition, a wireless
system serves the campus with approximately 60 access points to allow wireless Internet access. Wireless is fully available in all buildings with upgrades planned, the Library Media Center, the Administration building, the Cafeteria and other locations.
Learning Resources
Technology and Business SLC – CAD Design, Computer Programming – Various specialized equipment and software for specific curriculum instruction
Visual Arts Digital Imaging, Film Production
PC/ Mac computers, video production equipment including lighting and recording equipment, editing software such as Final Cut Pro, iMovie
All departments
English, Social Science, Science, Math, Foreign Language – utilize internet, Document Cameras, LCD Projectors, Laptop carts for instruction, student research, presentation software, MS Office
Special Education, Math, Science
All classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards and student response systems or ceiling mounted LCD projectors, and Apple Tvs.
Existing Electronic Learning Resources
Technology Use Software
Campus Wide Windows 7 and XP, MAC OSX, MS Office 2010 and 2013, MS Office for MAC 2011, Adobe CS6 Design Premium, Symantec AV Corporate/Endpoint, MS IE, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Auto Desk, Xerox Docushare,
Faronics Deepfreeze, Sonic RecordNow, Adobe Reader, Intuit Quicken, Paychex Online, Aeries SIS,MS Server 2008/2012, Quantum Backup, PayChex Time Clock Monitor, Wasp Inventory, ISEWrite, Acronis
Network Symantec AV Corporate/Endpoint, MS IE and Mozilla Firefox, MS Server 2008/2012, Quantum Backup, PayChex Time Clock Monitor Library Media Center MS Office Suite, Internet browsers, Apex Online Learning, MS IT
Academy, Faronics Deep Freeze, Destiny Book Database, Independent Study
Program
MS Office Suite, Internet browsers, Apex Online Learing, Aleks by McGraw Hill, MS IT Academy
Math MS Office Suite, Aleks by McGraw Hill, Internet browsers
English MS Office Suite, Scholastic Read180 and SAM reading assessment, Internet browsers
Science MS Office Suite, Internet browsers
Special Education MS Office Suite, Aleks by McGraw Hill, Apex Online Learning, Aventa Online Learning, Internet browsers
Visual and Performing Arts
MS Office Suite, Adobe CS6, Internet browsers
2. Description of new technology resources (hardware, software, electronic learning resources, infrastructure, physical plant and technical support) needed to support the Educational Technology Plan
Servers
All virtual servers reside on the Storage Area Network (SAN) and are equipped on a fail over cluster. BCCHS maintains its own Exchange server and Aeries server onsite (non hosted environment). Additional servers are added when needed. All servers backup to a Datto cloud based storage.
Desktops and Laptops
BCCHS estimates that they will replace up to 80 aging PC’s or Laptops over the next 3 years. In addition, BCCHS will be evaluating emerging desktop strategies such as Virtual Desktops as well as Thin Clients.
Software
As PC’s and Laptops are replaced, Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems will replace the existing Windows XP systems except where legacy software requires older operating systems. Apple MAC operating systems will only be upgraded or replaced if required or purchased with a new system. BCCHS will continue to migrate away from older Microsoft Office applications where funding is available. Other software will be replaced as determined necessary by the Technology Committee or the IT department.
Network
The current Network will not be replaced but will be upgraded as new buildings or remodels of rooms require. A network hardware refresh is planned for the
summer of 2014 to replace aging network equipment and expand the wireless network.
The network infrastructure is currently sufficient to implement the BCCHS
Educational Technology Plan. This is due in large part to the LAUSD upgrade in 2006 and by BCCHS in 2013-2014.
Voice
BCCHS will continue to utilize LAUSD owned and maintained Voice PBX system and integrate a Microsoft Lync VOIP pilot
Mobile Devices (Cell Phones and Smartphones)
Mobile devices will be replaced as determined necessary by Administration
Cabling
The main fiber cabling backbone system is currently sufficient to implement the BCCHS Educational Technology Plan. Upgrades are planned.
Physical Plant (Cable pathway, Equipment Racks, Electrical and Cooling)
Additional pathway will be implemented as required by new buildings or
remodels. The existing PBX room may be moved to the Data Center as it is not ideal since it also houses an electrical transformer and is not clean by any data center standards due to open vents. The room also lacks A/C for cooling.
Technical Support
BCCHS will continue to utilize in house BCCHS resources for technical support. We will outsource engineering, when needed. The current number of technology professionals on staff is sufficient to support the 3 year Plan with additional outside vendor support.
3. Resources and benchmarks for obtaining the needed resources
Some of the resources that will be required for improved teaching and learning include Internet access, IT support on campus, Technology training, Computer labs, Student access to computers, Online educational software for students and a BCCHS Web site with student and teacher portal access.
Year 1 Benchmark: By June 2014, BCCHS will replace up to 120 of all existing computers and will purchase and upgrade learning resources based on the recommendations of the Technology Committee and the Governing Board.
Recommended Actions/Activities Timeline Person(s) Responsible
Implement new Aeries.NET SIS system to replace AeriesCS SIS and migrate all data
Summer 2014 IT, Administration and Aeries Research current hardware options and make recommendations Ongoing IT Technician and Manager,
Technology Committee Obtain approval from the Governing Board of school
technology expenditures for the 2013-14 school budget and purchase
Spring 2013 Principal, Budget Director and Governing Board
Replace old computers Ongoing IT Tech Staff
Replace and upgrade servers and network infrastructure as needed
2014 IT Staff, Network Tech Staff Work with LAUSD on move of PBX to Data Center option Ongoing IT Manager, LAUSD Research and purchase learning resources which support the
school’s instructional goals. Ongoing Technology Committee, Administration, Faculty, IT Evaluate technical support and systems software needsbased
on increase in the number of computers and technology systems
Ongoing Technology Committee, Administration, Faculty, IT
Year 2 Benchmark: By June 2015, BCCHS will replace up to 120 of all existing computers and will purchase and upgrade learning resources based on the recommendations of the Technology Committee and the Governing Board.
Recommended Actions/Activities Timeline Person(s) Responsible
Research current hardware options and make recommendations Ongoing IT Technician and Manager, Technology Committee Obtain approval from the Governing Board of school
technology expenditures for the 2014-15 school budget and purchase
Spring 2014 Principal, Budget Director and Governing Board
Replace and upgrade servers and network infrastructure as needed
Ongoing IT Staff, Network Tech Staff Work with LAUSD on move of PBX to Data Center option Ongoing IT staff, IT Manager and
LAUSD Research and purchase learning resources which support the
school’s instructional goals. Ongoing Technology Committee, Administration, Faculty, IT Evaluate technical support and systems software needsbased
on increase in the number of computers and technology systems
Ongoing Technology Committee, Administration, Faculty, IT
Year 3 Benchmark: By June 2016, BCCHS will replace up to 120 of all existing computers and will purchase and upgrade learning resources based on the recommendations of the Technology Committee and the Governing Board.
Recommended Actions/Activities Timeline Person(s) Responsible
Research current hardware options and make recommendations Ongoing IT Technician and Manager, Technology Committee Obtain approval from the Governing Board of school
technology expenditures for the 2015-16 school budget and purchase
Spring 2015 Principal, Budget Director and Governing Board
Replace old computers Ongoing IT Tech Staff
Replace and upgrade servers and network infrastructure as needed
Ogoing IT Staff, Network Tech Staff Work with LAUSD on move of PBX to Data Center option Ongoing IT staff, IT Manager and
LAUSD Research and purchase learning resources which support the
school’s instructional goals.
Ongoing Technology Committee, Administration, Faculty, IT Evaluate technical support and systems software needsbased
on increase in the number of computers and technology systems
Ongoing Technology Committee, Administration, Faculty, IT
4. Monitoring of achievement of benchmarks
The BCCHS IT Department will provide input on the technology requirements to the Administration and Technology Committee. IT will maintain an inventory of the technology assets including hardware, software and other technology equipment. The Technology Committee, with the assistance of BCCHS Administration will follow the Technology Procurement procedure(s) for required technologies. The BCCHS Administration will maintain a total cost of ownership/value of investment model using CABSO and CoSN.
Facilities Management will follow procurement procedures per all legal requirements for any alterations in the BCCHS site buildings with input from the Operations Committee, Administration and other designated Executive staff. The Technology Committee will provide periodic updates to Administration who will make recommendations on curricular and professional development needs to the Governing Board.
The IT Department will track the development and implementation of all appropriate activities, inventories and accomplishments and report progress to Administration and the Governing Board at administrative staff and governing board meetings.
The IT Department will develop calendars and inventories using project management software and other office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel. The IT Department, Administration and other school technology staff will analyze end of school year results annually in June including purchase orders, cost-to-benefit studies, personnel needs, infrastructure, and other related data. School achievement data will be considered as part of any discussions and decisions.
The IT Department, Administration and the Technology Committee will update the Educational Technology Plan and any other related documentation as needed on a annual basis.
VII. FUNDING AND BUDGET
1.1 List of established and potential funding sources
Current economic conditions nationwide and in California will continue to impact the K-12 education budgets and grants through the duration of this 3-year Educational Technology Plan. Our established and potential funding sources to implement the Educational Technology Plan may be impacted as well. In developing the budget for the Educational Technology Plan, the Governing Board’s Strategic plan, the three-year curricular goals for all students, the three year professional development goals for staff, and all other BCCHS school plans and goals were taken into consideration.
Generally speaking, the newly implemented Local Controlled Funding Formula (LCFF), as it relates to Charter school’s apportionments, pays for:
The salaries for the Student Information and Technology Services staff;
The Student Information System implementation and growth of application components;
Technical support;
Other equipment/tools used by the Student Information and Technology Services departments.
Educational software, computers & peripherals, etc.
Selected facilities upgrades
Planned discounts from the California Teleconnect Fund (DAS) and ERATE will fund over up to or more than 90% of Voice, network equipment, student internet access and the internet service provider contract. CTAP also offers fall and spring after-school technology workshops (for a fee) that help us meet our technology plan objectives.
Past local bond measures and LAUSD campus upgrades have paid for some infrastructure upgrades.
The continued need for up-to-date student and teacher computers (5 years old or newer), new software for instruction and administration, upgrades to the voice and data network, and on-site technical help will continue to present technology budget challenges.