TECHNOLOGY TYPE AND COSTS, AND COORDINATION WITH FUNDING RESOURCES

Develop a step-by-step action plan, with timeline, that includes goals, activities, required hardware and software, costs, and funding sources. Describe the type and costs of technology to be acquired and how it fits within the current structure (use the list developed in the technology assessment in #4, above.). Designate sources of funding, specifically Ed Tech funds, E-Rte funds, and funds from other Federal programs, and state and local sources, that support technology acquisition and integration.

(Policy Code: IJND Technology Planning Guidelines, Maine DOE)
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MDIRSS 91's technology acquisition goals that follow represent only an initial list as of January 2009.

Goal	Details	Sources of Funds	Cost	Timeline
Wireless laptops for all students 7-12	Coordinated with MLTI cycle	EPS targeted funds	$242/unit	yearly
Provide wireless laptops for 5-6 in as many schools where financially possible	Coordinated with MLTI	Local School funds	$242/unit	yearly
Purchase 2nd Gen MLTI laptops to distribute k-4  if needed+/or financially possible	Coordinated with MLTI	Local School Funds	$175/unit	Summer 2009
Implement replacement cycle for computers and related technology	Approximately 25% turnover anticipated in annual budget	Local school funds- capital improvement plans		yearly/as needed
Acquire sufficient technology to support ongoing growth of digital student portfolios	Digital cameras, audio recording equipment, scanners, storage and retrieval capacity.	Federal, State and local funds		yearly/as needed
Presentation hardware for students and faculty use.	Projectors, digital white boards	Local school budgets		yearly/as needed
Network Infrastructure	Continue to develop Hi-Speed wireless capability for all members of the Learning Community	Local school funds; Erate funds		yearly/as needed
Hardware/software/ licensing acquisition	Annual review of needs	Local school funds		yearly/as needed
Insurance	Annual review/renewal	Local school funds		yearly/as needed