Breckenridge Community Schools 2006-2009 Technology Plan

District Description

The Breckenridge Public School District is located in the mid-Michigan area. Rural in nature, but just 60 miles north of the State Capitol, the district is affiliated with the Gratiot-Isabella Regional Educational Service District. The school district population is approximately 1,040 students, 62.5 teachers, 26 aides, 4.5 administrators, and 7 secretaries. In addition, our food service department employs 1 director and 7 cooks. The transportation and maintenance department includes 1 supervisor, 9 custodians, 1 bus mechanic, and 18 bus drivers.

Breckenridge Elementary
Students Pre-K- 5 Administrators Teachers Aides Secretaries	478 1 26.5 17 2

Breckenridge Middle School
Students 6-8 Administrators Teachers Aides Secretaries	231 1 13 0 1

Breckenridge High School
Students 9-12 Administrators Teachers Aides Secretaries	327 1 23 1 2

District Administration
Administrators Secretaries	3 2

Totals
Total Students Total Administrators Total Teachers Total Aides Total Secretaries	1036 4.5 59.5 18 7

School Buildings

< Breckenridge Administration; 700 Wright Street; PO Box 217; Breckenridge, MI 48615-0217. District Telephone: (517) 842-3182

< Breckenridge Elementary; 515 Summit Street; PO Box 217; Breckenridge, MI 48615-0217

< Breckenridge Middle School; 700 Wright Street; PO Box 217; Breckenridge, MI 48615-0217

< Breckenridge High School; 700 Wright Street; PO Box 217; Breckenridge, MI 48615-0217

< Breckenridge Alternative Education; 119 Summit Street; PO Box 217; Breckenridge, MI 48615-0217

District Mission Statement

In the Breckenridge Community Schools, we provide students a positive learning environment, recognize individual differences, and promote self-esteem by setting realistic goals. In cooperation with the community, we will strive for excellence.

Planning Background

Breckenridge schools developed a strategic technology planning team prior to starting our new building program in 1990. The team consisted of various representatives from the community, business, agriculture, and school including parents, students, administration, staff and school board members. Technology came to the forefront immediately as one of the major areas to develop in our planning. Our strategic planning has been fluid reflecting the rapid changes in technologies. As part of our school improvement plan, the district’s technology needs are reviewed and revised annually.

Technology Mission Statement

The technology mission for Breckenridge Schools is to continually upgrade technology to stay current in the educational spectrum.

Major Technology Goals

< Hardware will continually be upgraded to stay current with changing technologies.

< New software will be incorporated based on its value when dealing with curriculum and administrative needs.

< Current software will be upgraded based on the hardware and curriculum needs.

< Infrastructure will continually be monitored and upgraded to keep abreast of the changing needs of students, staff, and the community.

< Continue involvement in MMNET Middle Michigan Network for Educational Telecommunications for network planning.

Professional Development and

Student Enhancement Goals

< Professional development will be an ongoing process as technology needs arise.

< Curriculum needs involving technology will be evaluated based on student needs throughout the entire district.

< An ongoing attempt will be made to coordinate technology instruction within the curriculum.

Quality Indicators for Technology Planning

Breckenridge School District encompasses the following quality indicators for technology planning:

< The technology plan is embedded and supportive of the district’s overall learning plan, which focuses on high achievement for all students.

< The technology plan relates to, supports, and is integrated with other educational plans within the district.

< The district’s decision-making and planning processes for the technology plan focus on improving student learning.

< The process for developing the district’s technology plan provides for shared decision-making and collaboration among all those who have a stake in the success of the district.

Guiding Documents For Plan

< Michigan Curriculum Framework (www.mde.state.mi.us/reports/)

< Instructional Technology Across the Curriculum (www.michigan.gov/mde)

< Michigan’s Five-Year Technology Plan (www.michigan.gov/mde

< Technology Content Standards & Benchmarks (www.michigan.gov/mde

< Michigan Technology Improvement Plan (MTIP) (www.michigan.gov/mde

< International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): National Technology Standards for K-12 Education (www.iste.org)

< North Central Regional Technology Education Consortium, (www.ncrel.org)

< Technology Connections for School Improvement (www.ncrel.org/tplan/tplanB.htm)

< NSSE Indicators for Quality for Information Systems in K-12 Schools (National Study of School Evaluation). Library of Congress Catalog No. 95-71988, 1996.

Consortium
MNET Members	Contact Person	Position
Beal City Schools	Joe Judge	Director of Technology
Breckenridge Community Schools	Jeff Jennette	Superintendent
Central Montcalm Public Schools	Roger Thelen	Superintendent
Clinton County RESD	Larry Lloyd	Superintendent
Dewitt Public Schools	Gerald Jennings	Superintendent
Fulton Schools	Chuck Seguna	Superintendent
Gratiot-Isabella RESD	Mike Matlosz	Superintendent
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	Wayne Petroeljc	Superintendent
St. Johns Public Schools	Robert Kudwn	Superintendent
St. Louis Public Schools	Robert Lange	Superintendent

Technology Planning Committee
Member	Position
Nancy Redes	Technology Chairperson
Edith Humm	Media/Technology Specialist
Dawn Landis	High School Journalism Instructor
Joel Colbry	High School CAD Instructor
Josh Burkhard	High School Tech Prep Instructor
Sheila Pilmore	High School Principal
Sheila Pilmore	Middle School Principal
Kim Thompson	Elementary School Principal
Jeff Jennette	District Superintendent
Lisa Christiansen	School Board Member
Tim Miller	CEO Farmer State Bank
Matt McMahon	Communication Specialist, GIRESD
Deb Dunbar	Director of Technology, GIRESD

Needs Assessment

Staff abilities in technology vary greatly based on previous exposure and interest in technology. Staff members are encouraged to pursue opportunities that enhance the use of technology in their classrooms.

Current needs will focus on increasing and upgrading hardware, software, infrastructure, and professional development. Areas identified include:

< Vocational technical preparation

< Agricultural applications of technology

< Fine arts applications of technology

< Expansion of Internet capabilities

< Increasing use of technology across the curriculum

< Increasing use of technology for administrative tasks

< Increasing telecommunication capabilities world-wide

< Continued local community access to technology

Infrastructure

The Breckenridge School District has made a commitment to the establishment and maintenance of a district network for voice, video, and data, which continue to strategically align our resources to provide the following:

< Shared academic resources

< Enhanced curricular choices for students (via ITV, Internet/Web)

< Electronic delivery of video, CD Rom, and software resources

Action Plan #1

Title: Equipment/Infrastructure

Specific Objective: Keep network and equipment current to meet district technology needs

Step No.

Action Step

Assigned to

Start Date

Due Date

Resources

Funding

Notes

1

Evaluate network and equipment performance based on usage and function

Tech Comm. Admn.

6/06

On going

Action Plan #2

Title: Equipment/Infrastructure

Specific Objective: Evaluate needs for equipment and software among staff

Step No.

Action Step

Assigned to

Start Date

Due Date

Resources

Funding

Notes

1 Provide the technology request form for staff to update equipment and software needs.

Tech Comm. Admn.

6/06

On going

2 Allocate equipment and software as resources permit

Tech Comm. Admn.

6/06

On going

Old & New equipment & software

Action Plan #3

Title: Equipment/Infrastructure

Specific Objective: Upgrade current software for curriculum and administrative uses

Step No.

Action Step

Assigned to

Start Date

Due Date

Resources

Funding

Notes

1 Purchase upgrades of operating system software

Tech Comm. Admn.

6/06

On going

Gen. Fund

Upgrade in 2005

Action Plan #4

Title: Equipment/Infrastructure

Specific Objective: Purchase DVD player and camera

Step No.

Action Step

Assigned to

Start Date

Due Date

Resources

Funding

Notes

1 Determine feasibility and costs

Tech Comm. Admn.

6/06

On going

Gen. Fund

$4,000

Action Plan #5

Title: Equipment/Infrastructure

Specific Objective: Update Tech Prep Vocational Lab

Step No.

Action Step