Appendix A: Status of Recommendations and Savings
Chapter 10: Computers and Technology
| Rec# |
General
Recommendation |
Implementation
Status |
TSPR's
Projected Five-Year Savings (Costs) |
Actual Savings
(Costs) to Date |
BISD's
Projected Five-Year Savings (Costs) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Review the primary technology job functions and assign back-up and Web site content maintenance responsibilities to the appropriate positions. p. 294 | Complete | $0 | $0 | $0 | BISD has provided training and a list of Web site manager job responsibilities. The network services manager and the lead technician have been trained in backing up the Web server content. |
| 54 | Modify the technology plan to include tasks that are consistent with district goals and spending priorities. p. 298 | Complete | $0 | $0 | $0 | The district has modified the technology plan to include tasks that are consistent with district goals and spending priorities. The modification is done in the spring of each year and was last adjusted in May 2001. |
| 55 | Develop and implement quantitative technology measurements that match the goals of the technology plan. p. 299 | In Progress | $0 | $0 | $0 | BISD has been taking steps to develop quantitative technology measurements for the district's technology plan. In 2001-02, a student assessment program is being conducted to measure the technology infrastructure for grades 3, 4, 5, 7 and all grades at the high school. |
| 56 | Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan and test it. p. 300 | Complete | $0 | $0 | $0 | In the past, two district personnel knew what needed to be done, but the process was not documented and they followed no model. The district now has documented instructions and has designed responsibilities for computer and network disaster recovery. Viruses have made it necessary to use this disaster recovery plan regularly. |
| 57 | Develop a core group of teachers that are successfully using technology as a resource for other teachers. p. 306 | Complete | ($45,000) | $0 | ($48,693) | BISD has identified three master core technology teachers and has hired one district technology facilitator to train teachers. As part of the program requirements, the three master teachers then educate 20 additional teachers per year for three years. By the end of three years, 180 teachers will have been trained, with a minimal investment by the district. |
| 58 | Consolidate the network documentation in one location and provide backup in an offsite location. p. 307 | Complete | $0 | $0 | $0 | Network diagrams and documentation are located in Network Services and the Bastrop High School network closet. |
| 59 | Assign a technician to Bastrop High School to train the staff on how to resolve commonly occurring problems. p. 309 | Complete | $0 | ($6,000) | ($27,000) | The district assigned a technician during the fall of 2000 in addition to two on-site trained network administrators who are paid a $3,000 a year stipend and work one-on-one with teachers to trouble shoot. The district had one for fall 2000 and two for fall 2001. |
| 60 | Develop a technology forum among all Bastrop County districts. p. 310 | Complete | $0 | $0 | $0 | Region 12 has a technology cooperative with a list serve. If one district in the cooperative needs advice or assistance, it typically contacts other members. |
| Totals: Chapter 10 | ($45,000) | ($6,000) | ($75,693) | |||
| Grand Total | $3,927,675 | $476,132 | $1,983,819 |