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Goal 4 - Strategy 3

** Strategy 3: ** **__The district will develop a plan for the on-going acquisition and replacement of technological tools used for instruction, record keeping, administration, and communication with the community.__**


 * **Activity Step ** || **Comments ** ||
 * Develop and implement a maximum Continue a 4-year computer acquisition/replacement cycle to provide ubiquitous access to technology.

Develop and communicate formalized standards for software/hardware installation/purchasing.

Continue researching open source software as a value added resource.

Enhance communication to staff and community including implementing an extranet and enhancing teacher websites. Establish an infrastructure to assist teachers and administrators with data collection and analysis processes at the elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

Maintain a robust infrastructure combined with software applications that are reliable and reflect current technology. Evaluate the infrastructure and data processing systems on an ongoing basis to allow upgrade or replacement as necessary.

Evaluate current and/or new applications to ensure administrative applications used throughout the district are current and efficient. Existing applications include: Student Information System, IEP management system, School notification system, sub management system, website framework, cafeteria management system, financial system, assessment system. . // Activities: // -Finance Information System – Review current system and make recommendations to upgrade to support electronic purchase orders from the user. -Continue to provide training for administrators to utilize the following data tools: EMetrics, PVAAS, and Performance Tracker. ||  ||