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CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
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Initiative Name |
Project Total |
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| 01
Refresh Obsolete Workstations |
$32,263,200 |
| 02
Refresh District Printers |
$6,976,000 |
| 03
Refresh District Servers |
$1,750,000 |
| 04
Refresh Existing District Network |
$5,000,000 |
| 05
Computing Device for Every Teacher |
$11,250,000 |
| 06
Data Center Equipment Refresh |
$3,000,000 |
| 07
Refresh and Enhance Mobile Computing Access District Wide |
$1,960,000 |
| 08
Copier/Duplicator Refresh |
$13,559,327 |
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TOTAL: |
$75,758,527 |
Proposed Initiatives
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01 Refresh
Obsolete Workstations - $32,263,200 |
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Project Scope |
Ensure continued
student and staff access to instructional learning opportunities,
assessment capabilities and Web-based administrative systems using
energy efficient technology. Estimated cost for 30,563 units includes
installation, 3-year warranty, productivity software, connectivity to
network, & enhanced server support as appropriate at time of
implementation.
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Project Justification |
With no computer
refresh plan, schools are becoming increasingly populated with
non-functioning or obsolete workstations demonstrating unacceptable
performance. 5-year refresh plan ensures continued student access to
instructional learning opportunities and assessment capabilities by
providing energy efficient technology to conserve electrical
resources.
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Comments |
The number of computers
to be replaced includes those reported on the 2001 DOE Inventory plus
those provided for schools by SPLOST in 2002 and 2003 as well as 700
used by district level staff in 2002. New multimedia applications,
operating system updates, and network enhancements begin to exceed the
capability of student and staff workstations after 3 years.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect students and staff in all academic areas.
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02
Refresh District Printers - $6,976,000 |
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Project Scope |
Provide support of
computer printing needs of curriculum and administrative functions.
Purchase of approximately 3,170 printers at $2,200 each, would provide
one printing device per 25 students and staff.
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Project Justification |
Support of printing
needs include the replacement of obsolete and cost ineffective devices
along with providing additional capacity and options where required.
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Comments |
It is expected that
increased printing capabilities will be provided for the same (or
reduced costs) at the time of implementation. This proposal provides
funding for the replacement and addition of a computer print
devices/solutions in both direct and support of curriculum needs.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect students and staff in all academic areas.
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03
Refresh District Servers - $1,750,000 |
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Project Scope |
| Refresh district
servers using a 5-year refresh cycle.
Includes 6 centralized Email servers, 100 Internet caching, 100 Mail
servers for local schools, 100 Media Center servers, and 70
Middle/High school labs.
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Project Justification |
Servers have a standard
life expectancy of 5 years. After 4-5 years, servers fail and are no
longer under warranty.
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Comments |
This proposal provides
no growth or enhancement in server capability. It is assumed that
existing facilities and electrical services will continue to support
the equipment. Media center, cafeteria system, email, and computer lab
services are dependant on reliable servers for information and data
storage.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect students and staff in all academic areas.
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04
Refresh Existing District Network - $5,000,000 |
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Project Scope |
| Refresh components of
local school core infrastructure, protect servers , and ensure data
integrity in case of power loss.
Includes 4 caching appliances,
content filtering, 68 environmental control units, firewall, load
balance/redundancy fail over, 1,500 network closet switches, switches
and routers for central facility, 110 UPS for main, 300 UPS for other
closets, and virus scanning.
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Project Justification |
In 2002-2003, network
was refreshed/upgraded. After 3-4 years, network components become
obsolete, begin to fail, and are no longer in warranty. In most cases,
replacement parts are no longer available or are more expensive than
purchasing new components.
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Comments |
The impact of not
funding this initiative is that the District will not be able to
ensure delivery of Web-based resources to students and teachers
including email and Intranet services to staff. Student learning and
efficient communications depend on stable, reliable networks and other
infrastructure components to conduct day-to-day business.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect students and staff in all academic areas.
Top of Page |
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05
Computing Device for Every Teacher - $11,250,000 |
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Project Scope |
Provide computer for
every teacher with appropriate content specific software and training.
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Project Justification |
To provide each
classroom teacher with access to instructional software, SIS, online
resources and the data management system in the classroom environment.
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Comments |
| One for every classroom
teacher at the time of purchase.
Modifications for Foreign Language : To
be equipped with recording/playback capability for use in developing
listening and speaking proficiency.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
benefit elementary, middle and high school teachers and students in
the area of curriculum.
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06
Data Center Equipment Refresh - $3,000,000 |
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Project Scope |
Replace equipment and
attached peripheral replacement and/or consolidation. Includes
mainframe equipment, storage area network equipment, and Sun server
equipment (purchase, installation, and conversion services)
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Project Justification |
Data Center equipment
supports mission critical applications. Failure of any single
component due to obsolescence and age increases the district's
exposure to liability.
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Comments |
The failure of any
single component due to obsolescence and age increases the district's
exposure to liability. Mission critical applications include student
information, payroll and personnel records, financial accounting,
district-wide call management system, and data storage of
administrative information.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect students and staff in all academic areas.
Top of Page |
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07
Refresh and Enhance Mobile Computing Access District Wide - $1,960,000 |
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Project Scope |
Expand mobile computing
access campus wide to support instructional and administrative
initiatives. Includes 500 access points for centralized District
facilities, 2,400 access points for instructional and admin areas, 200
outdoor routers/access to portables, and 600 portable outdoor routers.
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Project Justification |
Wireless technologies
are advancing rapidly with increases in access speed, reliability and
security due.
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Comments |
Enhanced mobile access
includes expanded access in school buildings including areas currently
not covered, outdoor routers on permanent school buildings, and
outdoor routers on portable classrooms (assumes no increase in number
of portables). This initiative will refresh existing access points to
meet current standards and expand wireless connectivity into
administrative areas in schools including theater, gym, and media
centers.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect all students in school buildings with areas not covered by
mobile network access such as portable classrooms.
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08
Copier/Duplicator Refresh - $13,559,327 |
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Project Scope |
Complete
copier/duplicator replacement program and commence refresh program.
Includes 236 digital duplicators capable of supporting the needs of
local schools and 726 networked copier/printers capable of supporting
the printing and copying needs of local schools and central
administration.
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Project Justification |
This initiative is
needed for continuation of Board agenda item approved June 28, 2001
providing a 5-year copier and duplicator replacement program and to
commence a 5-year refresh cycle. To alleviate financial burdens on
local schools and provide consistent functioning equipment.
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Comments |
Cost assumptions are
based on pricing information from RFP 40-01 and RFP 52-01 with 3%
increase for inflation. Assumes continuation of 5-year copier/digital
duplicator replacement program with 3-5% student growth. Unit cost
represents obtaining and maintaining over a 5-year period.
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Targeted Population and
Academic Areas Affected/Benefited |
| This initiative would
affect students and staff in all academic areas.
Top of Page |
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