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Technology Plan Burrton USD 369 2011-2014 Elizabeth Davis Sandra Kirk Autumn Heithaus
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Mission statement As the facilitating library of Burrton School District USD 369; the library will support the general education curriculum, support the reading needs of the students, and provide a place for students to locate and use information. Budget The budget for Burrton School libraries has been undefined for the past several years. The money had been given on an as-need basis. With the loss of school funding in recent years the money given to those as-need causes has been cut to $0 for print materials, $1700 for Renaissance Reading subscription, and $900 for annual Follett updates, for a grand total of $2800. To follow the financial allocation prescribed by the ALA (American Library Association) the budget will change for the 2011 school year. The ALA suggests that $15 or one book is allotted per pupil, for a total budget of; $15*275=$4125. This amount will be used to cover all expenses print and electronic. (For a detailed explanation of funds see Appendix A) Goals Burrton Public School libraries have four technology goals for this three year framework. 1. 2. 3. 4. To increase the availability of OPAC (online public access catalog) to their students To increase the number of computers available to their students To increase the number of mobile devices available to their students To increase the tech interventions available to their students
To attain these goals there will be a series of bench marks established for the next three years. Goal 1, to increase the availability of OPAC to their students Benchmarks Research different ILS (integrated library system) and OPAC Visit Other libraries with Web based ILS and OPAC
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Year one (2011-2012) All benchmarks achieved within the first year. Implemented in December 2010, Atrium by Booksys. Year two (2012-2013) Service subscription Year three (2013-2014) Service subscription The goals will be assessed and the end of each school year followed by an entire plan evaluation at the end of 2014 school year.
Goal 2, to increase the number of computers available to their students Benchmarks Price computers (see appendix B) Purchase Cart Add three computers a year to the mobile cart
Year one (2011-2012) Price computers and cart Purchase cart Purchase four Laptops Year two (2012-2013) Purchase Cart Purchase four laptops Year three (2013-2014)
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Purchase four laptops The goals will be assessed and the end of each school year followed by an entire plan evaluation at the end of 2014 school year.
Goal 3, to increase the number of mobiles available to their students Benchmarks Assess student and faculty needs Price peripherals (see appendix C) Look for matching grants
Year one (2011-2012) Utilize Survey Monkey survey to assess the needs of the students and faculty Price wanted and needed peripherals Locate matching technology grants, SCKLS Purchase $1,000.00 of desired peripherals Year two (2012-2013) Purchase camera and software Request matching support from SCKLS Year three (2013-2014) Purchase e-reader Request matching support from SCKLS The goals will be assessed and the end of each school year followed by an entire plan evaluation at the end of 2014 school year.
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Identify technologies that would enrich the existing curriculum Find Grants
Year one (2011-2012) Located Sparks Ignition Grant, (institute of library and museum services) Write and apply to grant (see Appendix D) Goal to be achieved in first year. The goals will be assessed and the end of each school year followed by an entire plan evaluation at the end of 2014 school year. Summary Upon completion of this technology plan the goals will be assess by whether or not they satisfied the goal and adhered to the mission of Burrton USD369s library. The plan for 20142017 will address and support any gaps that were noticed or devices that become needed, Ereaders are currently an anticipated need. Staff and faculty will be asked for input on devices and software desired. Completing these technology goals will support the general curriculum, support the reading needs, and provide an active learning environment for the students of Burrton schools. With these goals attained Burrton Public schools will be able to address the challenges and changes to 21st century learning.
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Appendix A Budget Burrton Library Budget Per Year Purchase Year 1 Cost $4125 $1000 Year 2 Cost $4125 $1000 Year 3 Cost $ 4125 $1000
Atrium Automation System, Covered by a Board sanctioned fund ($6500.00) Yearly subscription costs Yearly subscription costs
$ $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 2,307.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $750.00 $ 275.00 $ 400.00 $ $ 4,057.00 $ 3,975.00 $ 4,100.00
Computer cart (atlantic metal 16 capacity cart $707.00) 4 labtop computers (Toshiba ($400)) 4 labtop computers (Toshiba ($400)) 4 labtop computers (Toshiba ($400))
Color printer (HP $325), 3 Handy Cam ($150), Color cartridge ($75),Wii ($200) ComicLife($200), RoxieCreator10 ($75) Color Printer (HP $325), Cartridge ($75)
Covered by a ILMS grant, contingent on obtaining the grant. Three year total
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Appendix B Computer Prices Brand Cost Memory Hard Drive WebCam USB Ports Graphics Wireless
Toshiba
399.99
3GB
320GB
Built in
Intel HD
Yes
Gateway
399.99
4GB
250GB
Built in
Intel HD
Yes
Asus
429.99
3GB
320GB
Built in
Intel HD
Yes
HP Pavillon
549.99
120GHz
3MB
Built in
Intel HD
Yes
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Grade School/Middle School AND High School: each listing is for both; double the list
2- External Hard Drives $ 200.00 200.00 56.00
75.00
1,098.00
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$ 7,638.00 total
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