Technology Plan Update

Pulaski County Elementary School

By Bonita Castleberry and Jennifer Edwards
FRIT 8132/Spring 2011

Part 1 - Narrative
Introduction: School District Demographics
Pulaski County is a small rural county in the Middle Georgia area with a

population of roughly 10,000 people. The median income for families in Pulaski County

is $31, 000. Pulaski County Elementary School is a small school with approximately

697 students with 448 (64.28%) of the students falling into the poverty level. Pulaski

County Elementary is a Title I funded school. Pulaski County Middle School houses

approximately 340 students with 190 of those falling in the poverty level (55.88%).

Pulaski County Elementary School is also funded by Title I. Pulaski County High School

is not funded by Title I. The High School has a population of 448 students. 16.5% of

those students are served by Special Education.

Overview of Strengths and Weaknesses:

Overall, Pulaski County’s Technology Plan was well written and organized.

When comparing it to Dr. Paul Allen’s Rubric fro the University of Texas these areas

scored a 3 (complete) and required no modifications:

• Vision Statement

• Goals

• Objectives

• Needs Assessment

• Acceptable Use Policy

 • Technology Learning Statement

• Technology Standards, Requirements, and Models for Technology and

Learning

• Projects, Budgets, and Timelines

• Clarity of Writing
The following areas scored 2 (adequate) on Dr. Allen’s rubric and required moderate
modification:

• Identifies Contributors and Stakeholders

Pulaski County’s technology plan does identify the contributors
and the stakeholders in the plan, just not in a well-organized
manner. Because of this Pulaski County only scored a two on Dr.
Allen’s rubric. There is not a separate section for this with detailed
descriptions of each group. The reader must search the entire
Technology Plan in order to find this information. To improve the
plan, contributors and stakeholders should be identified, and their
jobs and contributions to the development of the technology plan
should also be stated. This change would help county employees
know who made the recommendations and what decisions were
made. The resources used for this component would be to review
other school systems’ technology plan for comparable examples of
stakeholder groups.

• Mission Statement
The Pulaski County Technology Department does not have a
detailed mission statement, only scoring a two out of a possible
three on the rubric. To improve the technology plan, the
technology department needs to develop a mission statement which
would include why and how the mission is to be accomplished.
This would be beneficial because the mission statement directs
Pulaski County’s overall goals for its technology use.

• General Issues

Comparing the Analysis Rubric with the Pulaski County

 Technology Plan, Pulaski County scored a 2.8 out of a three-point
scale. Of the eleven components on the Analysis Rubric, only one
was not identified. The Technology Plan needs to include a
section with the National Technology Standards listed for students
and educators

• Technical Support

Pulaski County scored a two out of a possible three points on the

rubric. In the area of technical support, providing a clear and
comprehensive plan for services available is needed to support
technology use (network, computer, and software support), which
is necessary for a strong technology plan. The Pulaski County
Technology Plan lacks the comprehensive part of the plan. The
change that needs to be made in the Technology Plan is to state the
requirements for services that are readily available and detailed
plans for technology support. The resources required for this
would be a detailed equipment analysis and/or staff surveys
providing this information.

These items scored 1(absent or incomplete) on the rubric:

• Executive Summary

In comparing Pulaski County’s Technology Plan to Dr. Paul

Allen’s Rubric from the University of Texas, the Executive
Summary was absent and therefore scored a one on the
Technology Planning Analysis Rubric. In order to gain a better
understanding of the county’s technology situation, the reader must
read the section Instructional Technology Use. This section
describes the technology each school has within the system. In
order to improve this score, a section entitled Executive Summary
would need to be added that would clearly outline the vision,
mission, goals, objectives, backgrounds, findings, issues,
conclusions, and recommendations of the technology plan for
 Pulaski County.

• Conclusions and Recommendations

In analyzing the component conclusions and recommendations, the

Pulaski County Technology Plan does not identify the most
important needs and challenges confronting the school system,
therefore scoring a one on Dr. Allen’s rubric. A review of the
technology problems and or challenges that the school system
faces at the local and system level should be made so that short and
long term goals can be included in the technology plan. This
change will be beneficial to district staff, administrators, and
parents because this would identify the areas that need to be
addressed revised technology plan. The resources required to do
this would include researching and reviewing other technology
plans of school districts.

• Staff Development

A well-developed component of the technology plan should

include current and needed technology that describes how the plan
will take teachers and staff members from present levels of
technology competencies and knowledge to a higher level of skill.
Staff development strategies and recommendations for incentives
and professional development resources should also be included in
the Technology Plan. Pulaski County’s Technology Plan does not
identify current competencies or specific technology learning
needs of the staff. Pulaski County could expand the staff
development technology plan by assessing the technology needs of
teachers and staff and developing baseline competencies levels for
short and long term planning. This change would be useful for
current district administrators and technology staff when planning
for staff development for the next school year. The resources
required for this implementation would be to survey current district
 personnel through an online poll/survey and compile the results to
help plan for more in-depth staff development opportunities for the
next school year.

Explanation:

Overall, Pulaski County’s Technology Plan was well written. It did lack a few

components, and some of the components needed to be expanded. If Pulaski County

decided to update their technology plan using these recommendations, the Technology

Plan would be more comprehensive and complete. A detailed executive summary, which

would include the vision, mission, goals and objectives, background issues, conclusions

and recommendations, would provide a comprehensive view of the county’s technology

program. Broad-Based Support through identified stakeholders/contributors would ensure

the technology plan would be all-inclusive and meet the various needs of the school

system and the supporting community. The revision of the mission statement would

enable the public to identify the goals and objectives of the technology department. The

general issues component needs to be expanded to include the National Technology

Standards for students and educators. To further improve the technology plan

conclusions and recommendations need to be made. Identifying problems and or

challenges that the school system faces in the area of technology at both local and system

level should be part of the technology plan. Recommendations to improve these

problems/challenges should also be acknowledged. Technology needs of the staff should

be expanded and addressed by the staff development component. Recognizing staff

competencies with technology and identifying learning needs of the teachers when

working with technology in the classroom are crucial aspects of staff development. The

technology support component was inadequate and should be stated in detail. An

explanation of the technology support should describe how services are provided and
prioritized, what equipment/software is maintained, and the timeframe for completion.

The staff would then understand how technology problems are solved within the county.

Future projects, funding, and timelines allow the staff and public to see what new

improvements would be available in the years to come. Hopefully, identifying the

strengths and weaknesses of the Pulaski County Technology Plan and providing

recommendations for improvement would make the existing plan more in-depth and

complete as well as providing the district personnel and public an overall view of their

school systems technology.

 Suggested Section for Technology Plan:

Robin C. White, Director of Technology

Broad-
Based Charles Spires, Technology Specialist
Support
Shelly Berryhill, Technology Specialist (Part-Time)

Pulaski County Schools utilizes the following data sources to collect valuable
data for informed technology planning decisions.

• Annual technology budget which identifies:

o Capital purchases and support expenditures.
o New and alternative funding sources.

• Professional Development Assessment which identifies equitable

training between schools and identifies professional learning needs in
technology.

• Ongoing gap analysis of equality of technology resources between

schools.
Needs
Assessmen • Ongoing benchmark assessment which identifies strengths and
t needed improvements in our technology department as perceived by
teachers, administrators, and support staff.

• Annual technology inventory submitted to State Department of

Education which includes:
o Definition of “modern computer specifications” which leads to
replacement of dated equipment.
o Ratio of student to computers to ensure adequate technology
access in all school settings.

• Annual technology literacy assessment to evaluate students.

• Levels of Technology Integration tool used to determine a teacher’s

effective use of technology in the classroom.

Mission Pulaski County’s Mission is to educate students to be responsible,

productive citizens who, through continuous learning, will be able to adapt
to the ever-changing global society. People need to be prepared for the
 complex world of the future because technology is the bridge to the 21st
century. Students and staff need to be prepared for the workplace
environment that they will encounter outside of school. Pulaski County
Schools will address the needs of students and staff to use instructional
technologies efficiently and effectively. High levels of technology proficiency
allow for greater and more creative use by students and teachers. Higher
level of use by students and teachers need an educational system that
supports the skill sets required in the 21st century. Educators for the Pulaski
County Schools will identify the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st
Century. Technology provides tools for storing, accessing, and presenting
vast amounts of information. Power for learners lies in the amount of access
they have to information, their ability to evaluate information and to apply
that information to what they already know. In doing so, learners construct
new ideas and build meaningful connections to their existing knowledge
base. It is important to create information sharing environments and
promote cooperative interactions within each classroom, school community,
the world—and beyond. Technology will be used in a practical context that
respects the special needs and talents of each individual and enables each
person to develop new capabilities. This use of technology stimulates
challenges and engages all users enabling them to evaluate the potential of
technology in the present and future. Users will understand the legal and
ethical responsibilities of technology use.

Yakutat School District. (2008), Yakutat school district technology plan,

Yakutat, Alaska: Author
Retrieved from
http://www.yakutatschools.org/District/info/YCSDistTechPlan08-11.pdf
Update as necessary.

The vision statement for the Pulaski County Technology plan is:
Vision …to provide state of the art technologies to our students and staff, provide
professional learning opportunities to assist teachers in the use of these
technologies to produce maximum student achievement, and to provide
support to ensure the success of these initiatives.

Goals and
Update as necessary.
Objectives

Action
Plan/Multi- Pulaski County’s Action Plan exists for 3 years (July 1, 2008 to June 30,
year 2011).
Planning

Program • Develop authentic models for accessing student achievement and

Integratio diagnosing data to differentiate instruction and maximize
n achievement.
• Restructure classroom instruction to make it valid, goal-oriented,
 and connected to 21st Century technology;
Technology integration will enable us to prepare our students for future
careers. Our classrooms will be enriched with real life performance tasks,
collaborative planning and completion of assignments by diversified groups
of students. Textbooks will be one of many resources used by students who
complete research, hypothesize, and complete experiments and scientific
studies using computers, Internet resources, and high tech software.
Research findings and experiment results may be shared using interactive
whiteboards, LCD projectors, podcasting, blogging, professional and
attractive charts and graphs created with computer software, and possibly
new technology that becomes available by 2011. Our classrooms are
student centered where the teacher serves as a coach guiding his or her
students through new and exciting learning experiences.

To meet the demands of 21st Century workplace requirements, activities

Curriculum must be designed to “help students become information seekers, analyzers,
Integratio evaluators, innovative thinkers, problem solvers, decision makers, and
n producers of knowledge” (Porter 15). “Web based tools are rapidly
becoming the standard, both in education and in the workplace.
Technologically mediated communication is the norm. Fluency in
information, visual, and technological literacy is of vital importance, yet
these literacy’s are not formally taught to most students. We need new and
expanded definitions of these literacy’s that are based on mastering
underlying concepts rather than on specialized skill sets, and we need to
develop and establish methods for teaching and evaluating these critical
literacy’s at all levels of education.” (The Horizon Report 2008)

Yakutat School District. (2008), Yakutat school district technology plan,

Yakutat, Alaska: Author
Retrieved from:
http://www.yakutatschools.org/District/info/YCSDistTechPlan08-11.pdf

Administrators, Board of Education members, and other stakeholders

engage in data driven decision-making as a result of current data being
available through the use of technology. The Pulaski County School System
Evaluation
believes that the skillful use of technology can be an integral part of
producing successful 21st Century citizens who are collaborative problem
solvers and critical thinkers.

Standards All schools in the system are connected via a fiber optic WAN. The T-1
connections are provided to the school district via the Georgia DOE.
Additional bandwidth has been purchased using other funds. It is the goal
of the district to purchase even more bandwidth (contingent on e-rate
funding) in the upcoming school years. With the increased demands for
online resources, the use of multimedia content and the increased data
reporting requirements, stable and robust internet connections are vital.
Every classroom in the Pulaski County School system has a minimum of 3
internet ‘modern’ computers for student use. Teachers are given the
option of having a laptop or desktop system for his or her classroom. These
 workstations are all on a 3 year rotation lease thus ensuring current
technologies in all the classrooms. Computer leasing is funded via local and
SPLOST funds.

In FY06, all e-rate eligible schools including the BOE office were re-cabled
using Category 6 cabling to replace the existing Category 5 cabling. In
addition, wireless access points were installed in all schools, all switches
were replaced with 1GB capacity equipment and several servers were
replaced. All equipment installed was on the approved services and
equipment list as provided by The Universal Service Administration
Company (USAC). Network drops are present in all classrooms, computer
labs, media centers, offices, conference rooms, cafeterias, and other
instructional areas.

All classrooms at the three schools are connected to a video distribution

network. The media specialists are able to record and redeliver a multitude
of audio/visual tools via this network. Using local funding in FY08, the
technology department bought and installed on the network a server
dedicated to hosting all of the content from United Streaming/ Discovery
Education. The implementation of this unit has greatly decreased the strain
on the network’s internet resources while allowing teachers access to all
content available via the website.

Pulaski County Schools have applied for and received two Technology
Funding
Grants. Substantial private donations for Smart Boards have also been
Alternative
received. Additionally, funding is provided via local, SPLOST funds, and
s
eligible E-rate awards.

School
Pulaski County is currently implementing the 21st Century Afterschool
Pilot
Program for students who failed the CRCT last year or are at risk of failing
Projects/E
again this year. This is a very structured and rigorous program that focuses
ducational
on reading and math skills they need in order to pass the CRCT.
Research

Model Classrooms meeting the baseline standard for a 21st Century classroom had
Classroom the following components:
Configurai
on • Two to five modern computers (laptops or desktops);
• An LCD projector (ceiling-mounted or cart-mounted) with at least
1600 Lumens and all necessary cabling to connect to instructional
devices;
• Interactive whiteboard (wall-mounted or stand-mounted) with
accompanying software;
• A student response system
•
All schools in the system are connected via a fiber optic WAN. The T-1
connections are provided to the school district via the Georgia DOE.
Additional bandwidth has been purchased using other funds.

All classrooms at the three schools are connected to a video distribution

 network.

A Citrix network is in place to give students and staff access to software

applications and resources at home or from any internet connected
computer. This network allows students to begin projects at school and
then complete them at home without issues of transporting files, software
compatibility, etc. The Citrix network also allows the district to utilize some
older hardware, as the true ‘computing power’ does not come from the
workstation but from the server farm.

Facilities issues that affect technology in schools are buildings that are not
Facilities designed with technology in mind. Examples of this would be inadequate
space for computer classrooms, etc.

Every classroom in the Pulaski County School system has a minimum of 3

internet ‘modern’ computers for student use. Teachers are given the
option of having a laptop or desktop system for his or her classroom. These
workstations are all on a 3 year rotation lease thus ensuring current
Maintenan technologies in all the classrooms. Computer leasing is funded via local and
ce/Support SPLOST funds.

The district’s networks are maintained by the technology department in

addition to a services provided with outside vendors on an “as needed”
basis. Pulaski County employs one full time Technology Specialist and one
half time Technology Specialist. Trouble-shooting issues are handled
through an online system of work orders.

Available software packages within the district include, Accelerated Reader,

Software Accelerated Math, STAR Reading, STAR Math, Class Works, Microsoft Word,
Agreement Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access,
s Microsoft Movie Maker, Microsoft Photo Story, Page Maker, Geometer Sketch
Pad, and access to online textbooks.

Copyright/ Appendix A: Acceptable Use Policies

Acceptable Board Policy Descriptor Code: IFBG
Use Policy
Internet Acceptable Use Adopted 5-14-2002

The Internet, a global electronic information infrastructure, is a network of

networks
used by educators, businesses, the government, and numerous
organizations. The Board
of education believes that the Internet should be used in the schools to
educate and to inform. The Internet is considered primarily as a learning
resource, similar to books, magazines, video,
CD-ROM and other information services.

Students should use the Internet to participate in distance learning

activities, to ask questions
of and consult with experts, to communicate with other students and
individuals and to
locate material to meet their educational and personal information needs.
The Board
believes that library media specialists and teachers have a professional
responsibility to
work together to help students develop the intellectual skills needed to
discriminate
among information sources, to identify information appropriate to their age
and
developmental levels, and to evaluate and use information to meet their
educational goals.

The Internet is viewed as a fluid environment in which information available

to student
is constantly changing. Therefore, the Board believes that it is impossible
to predict with
certainty what information students might locate. The electronic
information available to
students does not imply endorsement by the District of the content.

The Board requires the Superintendent to define guidelines for student

exploration and use of electronic information resources. Such guidelines
should address issues of privacy, ethical use of
information with respect to intellectual property, illegal uses of networks,
and conditions
of usage. The guidelines should strive to preserve student rights to
examine and use
information to meet the educational goals, objectives and high
expectations of the District.

The guidelines should include language affirming that:

• Students have the right to examine a broad range of opinions and

ideas in the
• educational process, using and exchanging information and ideas on
the Internet.
• Students are responsible for the ethical and educational use of their
own Internet
• accounts.
• Students have a responsibility to respect the privacy of other Internet
users.

Failure to abide by Board policy and administrative regulations governing

use of the district’s system may result in the suspension and/or revocation
of system access. Additionally, student violations
may result in discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion. Staff
violations may
also result in discipline up to and including dismissal. Fees or other charges
may be imposed.
Internet Safety

It is the belief of the Pulaski County School District that the use of
telecommunications,
including the Internet, in instructional programs is an educational strategy
which facilitates
communication, innovation, resource sharing, and access to information.
Use of the
Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with
the educational
mission, goals, and objectives of the school system.

It shall be the policy of the Pulaski County Board of Education that the
school district
shall have in continuous operation, with respect to any computers belonging
to the school
having access to the Internet:

1. A qualifying “technology protection measure,” as that term is defined

in Section
1703(b)(1) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000; and

2. Procedures or guidelines developed by the Superintendent,

administrators and/or
other appropriate personnel which provide for monitoring the online
activities of users
and the use of the chosen technology protection measure to protect
against access
through such computers to visual depictions that are (i) obscene, (ii)
child pornography, or (iii) harmful to minors, as those terms are defined
in Section 1703(b)(1) and (2) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of
2000. Such procedures or guidelines shall be designed to:

a. Provide for monitoring the online activities of users to prevent,

to the extent

practicable, access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet

and the World

Wide Web;

b. Promote the safety and security of minors when using electronic

mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic
communications;

c. Prevent unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking”, and

other unauthorized activities by minors online;
 d. Prevent the unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of
personal

identification information regarding minors; and

e. Restrict minors’ access to materials “harmful to minors”, as

that term is

defined in Section 1703(b)(2) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act

of 2000.

http://www.gsbaepolicy.org/policy.asp?
PC=IFBG&S=4132&RevNo=1.11&C=I&Z=P

EXHIBIT
Descriptor Code: IFBG~E(1)

Internet Use Policy

ISSUED: May 14, 2002

STUDENT USER CONTRACT

I, __________________________________ accept and agree to abide by the

following rules:

• I will abide by all rules stated in the Internet Use policy.

• I realize that educational pursuit is the main purpose of this

connection and will use the

• Internet as such.

• I agree that the Internet is a privilege not a right.

• I accept that inappropriate use may lead to penalties included but not
limited to

• revocation of account, disciplinary action, or legal action.

• I will not give out any personal information about myself, my parents,
or any

• other student or colleague.

• I will tell the teacher or lab supervisor if I come across any material
that makes me

• uncomfortable.
 • I agree not to transmit inappropriate or illegal materials over the
Internet and that in

• doing such may result in legal action against me.

• I agree not to participate in the transfer or communication of data that

may be deemed

• slanderous to or misinformative concerning the Pulaski County Board

of Education.

• I agree to not let others use my account or password.

• I release the Pulaski County Schools System from any liability or

damages that may

• result from my use of the Internet, either financially or legally.

• I understand and will abide by the above terms and conditions for
Internet use.

• I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is

unethical and

• may constitute a criminal or school system offense. Should I commit

any

• violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary

action may

• be taken and appropriate legal action may be taken.

• I agree not to hold the Pulaski County School System or any of its
employees or any of

• the institutions for networks providing access to Pulaski County

Schools

• responsible for the performance of the system or the content of any

material accessed

• through it.

Signed: _____________________________________ Date:

____________________________________

http://www.gsbaepolicy.org/pdfs/pulaski/ifbg~e_1.pdf
EXHIBIT
Descriptor Code: IFBG~E(2)

Internet Use Policy ISSUED: May

14, 2002

INTERNET USE PERMISSION SLIP

Your student has been selected to participate in the district’s electronic

communications system and needs your permission to do so. Your student
will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations and
individuals around the world through the Internet and other electronic
information systems/networks. With the educational opportunity to access
the Internet also comes responsibility. It is important that you and your
student read the enclosed district policy together. Inappropriate system use
will result in the loss of privilege to use this educational tool.

I, ____________________________the parent of the above student, agree to

accept all legal and financial obligations which may result from my
son/daughter’s use of the Pulaski County Schools’ Internet connection. I
agree not to hold Pulaski County Public Schools nor any of its employees nor
any of the institutions or networks providing access to networks responsible
for the performance of the system or the content of any material accessed
through it. As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the
Internet Use policy. I understand that this is designed for the educational
purposes and the Pulaski County Board of Education has taken all available
precautions to eliminate controversial materials. I will not hold the school
system responsible for materials acquired through the Internet. Further, I
accept full responsibility for the actions of my child. I hereby give
permission for my child to use the Internet or resources provided by the
Board of Education and certify that the information contained on this form is
correct.
Signed: _____________________________________

Date: _______________________________________

http://www.gsbaepolicy.org/pdfs/pulaski/ifbg~e_2.pdf

EXHIBIT Descriptor Code:

IFBG~E(3)

Internet Use Policy

ISSUED: May 14, 2002

Teacher or Supervisor's Agreement

I have read the Internet Use Policy and agree to enforce this agreement with
every student user accessing the Internet for my class assignments. As the
sponsoring teacher, I agree to instruct the student on acceptable use of the
network and proper network etiquette. I further agree to supervise each
student-user to the best of my ability. I also realize my responsibility to
report any improper use, by any user, to the building principal.

Signed: _____________________________________

Date: _______________________________________

http://www.gsbaepolicy.org/pdfs/pulaski/ifbg~e_3.pdf

HAWKINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ~ ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY AND

INTERNET CONTRACT

Student use of the computers, printers, scanners, cameras/digital cameras

and plotters are for educational use only. Each student is assigned a lesson
with specific objectives. The teacher will give instructions as to what and
how the software is to be used. The violations of the provisions of this
policy may result in the cancellation of privileges in the computer lab and in
the some cases, disciplinary action.

Electronic technology at Hawkinsville High is essential to success in every

area of the school’s instructional programs. It is, therefore, enormously
important that the integrity of the equipment and labs be maintained for
maximum use by every student. In this regard, the administration of
Hawkinsville High requires that all students who use technology in any form
sign the following behavioral contract, acknowledging these guidelines as
necessary in order for the school to maintain productive labs and
equipment.
Before use, all students must attend a presentation on the aspects of
security and ethics involved in using Electronic Technology.

 I will not attempt to make any changes in the configuration of the

computer system or software, which are not intended by the
instructor to complete the objectives in the student lesson.

 I understand that I am not to use a computer floppy or Zip disk in the

classroom unless my teacher has given me permission to do so. My
teacher may request the opportunity to scan the disk and directory
before granting permission for use in the classroom.

 I will never use a game disk on computers at Hawkinsville High.

 I will never use any password, other than my own.

  I will use the scanner and camera/digital camera for educational
objectives only and will receive prior permission from the instructor.

 I will not share the disk and/or work on disks with other students. This
will be considered cheating. I will respect the work of other students
at all times. I will not handle another student’s disk or directory.

 I will NEVER log in as anyone other than myself. (See Rule 20 Code of
Student Conduct)

 I will not modify the files or operation of the computer in any manner.
This includes adding/deleting files, changing windows, downloading,
installing software, running other software, and changing any
files/information on the hard drive/file server.

 I will check my equipment when I enter class, reporting any problems

to the teacher immediately. This includes equipment that will not
work.

 I will be courteous to the next user by saving all my work on my own

directory and logging out before leaving the classroom. I will leave
the desk clean and ready for the next class.

Student use of the Internet shall be subject to the provisions of Board of

Education policy IFBGA-Appropriate use of the Internet. I will follow all
school system guidelines in reference to the Internet.

Here at Hawkinsville High School we also provide great educational benefits

to students with the use of the Internet. Unfortunately, however, some
material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal,
defamatory, or potentially offensive to some people. Access to the Internet
is given as a privilege to students who agree to act in a considerate and
responsible manner. We require that students and parents or guardians
read, accept and sign the following rules for acceptable on-line behavior.

1. Students are responsible for good behavior on the Internet just as they
are in school. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.

2. Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network

administrators may review files and communications to maintain system
integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users
should not expect that files would always be private.

3. In order to access any part of the Internet (e-mail, web page, news
groups, etc.) prior permission must be granted by the student’s instructor or
supervisor.

4. The following are not permitted at Hawkinsville High School:

 • Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
• Using obscene language.
• Harassing, insulting or attacking others.
• Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
• Violating copyright laws.
• Using another’s password.
• Trespassing in another’s folders, work or files.
• Intentionally wasting limited resources, including through the use of
“chain letters” and messages broadcasted to mailing lists or
individuals.
• Employing the network for commercial purposes.
• Revealing the personal address or phone number of yourself or any
other person without permission from your instructor.
• Entering into a chat room or on-line messaging service.
• Checking e-mail without permission to do so.

5. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or

legal action.

By signing this electronic technology and Internet contract, I am stating that

I have read the rules for acceptable uses of electronic technology,
acceptable on-line behavior, understand the rules, and agree to comply with
all of the above stated rules at Hawkinsville High School. I am also stating
that I agree to abide by the privileges at my school.

I have read and understand BOTH pages of the Hawkinsville High School
electronic technology and Internet Contract.

_____________________________________________ _______________

Student’s Signature Date

_____________________________________________ _______________

Parent’s Signature Date

Appendix B: CIPA Compliance Requirements

It is the policy of the Pulaski County School System to limit internet access
as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and
47 USC 254(h)].

• To the extent practical, technology protection measures are being

used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic
communications, access to inappropriate information. More
specifically, blocking is applied to visual depictions of material
deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed
harmful to minors through the use of Web Blocker internet content
 filtering.

• To the extent practical, steps are being taken to promote the safety
and security of uses of the Pulaski County Schools online computer
network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging,
and other forms of direct electronic communications.

• As a part of this compliance, a firewall is in place that limits access.

The internal and external networks have been separated with a
physical network break. The internal network is configured with a
private IP scheme and all nodes must pass through the firewall and
filtering system. The filtering system prevents access to sites that
must be blocked in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• It is the responsibility of all members of the Pulaski County School

System staff to supervise and monitor usage of the online computer
network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy and
the Children’s Internet Protection Act.

NOTE: During the spring of 2002, the Georgia School Board Association
analyzed and updated all polices of the Pulaski County Board of Education.
The purpose of this evaluation was to ensure that all policies were within
the recommended guidelines. Therefore, all policies in effect at that time
were re-adopted at this board meeting. This included the Internet Safety
and Acceptable Use Policy.

Internet Safety

It is the belief of the Pulaski County School District that the use of
telecommunications, including the Internet, in instructional programs is an
educational strategy which facilitates communication, innovation, resource
sharing, and access to information. Use of the Internet must be in support
of education and research and consistent with the educational mission,
goals, and objectives of the school system.

It shall be the policy of the Pulaski County Board of Education that the
school district shall have in continuous operation, with respect to any
computers belonging to the school having access to the Internet:

1. A qualifying “technology protection measure,” as that term is defined

in Section 1703(b)(1) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of
2000; and

2. Procedures or guidelines developed by the Superintendent,

administrators and/or other appropriate personnel which provide for
monitoring the online activities of users and the use of the chosen
technology protection measure to protect against access through such
 computers to visual depictions that are (i) obscene, (ii) child
pornography, or (iii) harmful to minors, as those terms are defined in
Section 1703(b)(1) and (2) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of
2000. Such procedures or guidelines shall be designed to:

a. Provide for monitoring the online activities of users to prevent,

to the extent practicable, access by minors to inappropriate
matter on the Internet and the World Wide Web;

b. Promote the safety and security of minors when using electronic

mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic
communications;

c. Prevent unauthorized access, including so-called

“hacking”, and other unauthorized activities by minors online;

d. Prevent the unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of

personal identification information regarding minors; and

e. Restrict minors’ access to materials “harmful to minors”, as

that term is defined in Section 1703(b)(2) of the Children’s
Internet Protection Act of 2000.

http://www.gsbaepolicy.org/policy.asp?
PC=IFBG&S=4132&RevNo=1.11&C=I&Z=P

Appendix C: Internet Links for Additional Information

CIPA Background
Full text of the Children’s Internet Protection Act
http://www.fcc.gov/ccb/universal_service/chipact.doc

FCC regulations implementing CIPA: FCC 01-120

http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2001/fcc01120.doc

SLD’s FAQ on E-rate certification procedures and timing

http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/CIPAfaq.asp

Pulaski County Board of Education Policy Manual

Full text of all board policies and exhibits
https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=4132
Gifts and GIFTS:
Disposal
The Board of Education may accept any bequest, gift of money or property on behalf of the
school district. Gifts must be deemed suitable for a purpose by the Board of Education and be
used in an appropriate manner. However, it is the policy of the Board of Education to
discourage all gifts which may directly or indirectly impair the Board of Education’s
 commitment to providing equal educational opportunities to the students of the District.

Organizations desiring to raise money in support of school programs or services must first
obtain approval by the school principal or designee, or in the case of district-wide efforts, the
approval of the Superintendent or designee, prior to scheduling any activity.

To be acceptable, a gift must satisfy the following criteria:

1. have a purpose consistent with those of the school district

2. be offered by a donor acceptable to the Board of Education
3. will not add to staff load
4. will not begin a program which the Board of Education would be unwilling to take over
when the gift or grant funds are exhausted
5. would not bring undesirable or hidden costs to the school district
6. will place no restrictions on the school program
7. will not be inappropriate or harmful to the best education of students
8. will not imply endorsement of any business or product
9. will not be in conflict with any provision of the school code or public law.

All gifts, grants and bequests shall become school district property.

DISPOSAL

The Board of Education recognizes that the district may own personal property that is unusable,
obsolete, or no longer needed by the district. The Superintendent or designee shall arrange for
the sale or disposal of district personal property in accordance with the elements of this policy
and the requirements of state law.

1. The Board shall approve the recommended disposition of district personal property by a
majority vote of all members present at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for
that purpose. The Board shall sell the property to the highest responsible bidder or shall
reject all bids, or in the alternate, authorize the sale of the property by public auction.
2. If the Board finds that the property is of insufficient value to defray the costs of
arranging a sale, the property may be disposed of according to the appropriate method,
including disposal by dumping, by donation, or by mutilation/destruction.

Retrieved from:

http://www.iusd.org/board_of_education/board_policy/policies/3290.htm

Staff As Pulaski County is a small rural district, professional development usually

Develop- takes place in
ment
other locations such as the RESA Office located in Eastman, Georgia. This
usually precludes

the full staff from attending, especially when professional development

activities are held

in the late afternoons. The universal request of teachers was that the
activities happen at

their site with their equipment.

Professional learning is one of the most important pieces to the successful

implementation

of a technology plan. Pulaski County Schools recognizes the need for every
student to be

technologically literate in order to thrive in an information-based society

and economy. A

key to ensuring a quality education for all students in the area of technology
is to provide

all teachers and staff with introductory and on-going professional learning
in technology.

A central goal of Pulaski County is to ensure that all teachers and staff meet
a minimal level

of proficiency with the use of technology – and to support their endeavors to

reach advanced

levels. Professional learning and support must be structured to meet the

needs of newly

hired teachers and staff as well as experienced teachers and staff. It must
also be structured in a

hierarchical sequence so that teachers can progress to highly proficient

users of

computer-based technology with the skills and knowledge to help students

become lifelong

learners. It also must be aligned with state requirements for ongoing

professional

learning. A comprehensive professional learning plan is essential to:

 Increasing teacher productivity through the use of technology.

  Effective use of existing and new hardware and software.

 Seamless integration of technology into the curriculum to

facilitate the learning

process.

 Ensuring that the development, delivery, and continuum of a

technology-rich

curriculum are content-based.

Pulaski County recognizes the need to evaluate both the effectiveness and
currency of our

professional learning models in order meet our vision, to comply with

rigorous state and

district standards for subject matter content and technology, to align with
curricular goals,

and to act on improvement plans. Learning models, by their very nature are
dynamic works

in progress, continually evaluated and revised to meet current and future

needs along

with changing technologies and changing educational environments.

In order to deal with rapid changes in technology, our learning models will
need to be

evaluated and updated on a regular basis. Pulaski County will continue to

align technology

training and integration with state-approved content and performance

standards and

district textbooks, curricula and programs.

Pulaski County School District professional development opportunities will

focus on

Increasing computer proficiency levels in teachers and staff, improving

teachers’

integration of appropriate software and technology, and interpreting

student data electronically. It will

also ensure that all teachers and staff reach an intermediate level of
proficiency with

software pertinent to their job descriptions.

Retrieved from:

http://www.sdcoe.net/districts/spencer/SVSTech%20Plan09-14.pdf