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SED Smart Schools Website NYSED’s Business Portal will host the application that will collect districts’ Smart Schools Investment Plans (SSIPs). NYSED will review the SSIPs for completeness, then, when appropriate, share with the Review Board for consideration. The application on the portal is now open, but districts should follow the checklist prior to submission. WNYRIC 2015TRANSCRIPT
SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT Michelle Okal-Frink(716) [email protected]
Contact Michelle or your CSR for more information.
SED Smart Schools Website
NYSED’s Business Portal will host the application that will collect districts’ Smart Schools Investment Plans (SSIPs).
NYSED will review the SSIPs for completeness, then, when appropriate, share with the Review Board for consideration.
The application on the portal is now open, but districts should follow the checklist prior to submission.
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Info from Superintendent’s LetterThere are several things to note as you review the attached document:
• You will see language about a waiver from the data transmission speed requirement. This option was made available for those few districts with potential difficulties meeting the speed standard. Information about the criteria for the waiver will be posted at the Smart Schools website.
• You will see questions where there is a (+yes) in the text, that is to indicate that in the actual web application the following question will only appear if the answer to that question is yes.
• Many of the responses are limited to 500 characters or less, and many will encourage you cite the District Instructional Technology Plan you will have submitted. Our intent is to ensure that Smart School Bond Act funds are spent in a manner closely linked to the Tech Plan (at least when technology is to be purchased, not in the case of the addition of prekindergarten classroom space, the replacement of transportable units and security spending). This will have the secondary benefit of streamlining the review of your SSIP.
• This application information will be posted on the Smart Schools website linked above for the reference of your staff and community. Additional information about the program will be posted as well, including information about a planned webinar to discuss program details, the SSIP itself and other matters of interest in the Smart Schools program.
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Smart Schools Review Board NYSED will review the SSIPs for completeness, then, when appropriate, share with the Review Board for consideration.
The Review Board will meet quarterly to review and approve Smart Schools Investment Plans (SSIP).
• Review allocation • Identify district needs• Stakeholder engagement • Capital planning • Instructional Technology Plan approval • Plan submission, review, approval• Expend and reimbursement process
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Implementation Guidance
Critical Elements of a Successful Plan
• Demonstration of Need
• Adequate Technological Infrastructure
• Professional Development
• Technical Support
• Sustainability
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Reimbursement
• Approved purchase is made• Request for reimbursement is made • Request for reimbursement is approved• NYSED will authorize payment • Funds will be paid within 90 days
Reimbursement forms will be made available on the New York State Education Department website.
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Smart Schools Investment Plan Survey ProcessDistrict Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares
Preliminary Plan
Preliminary Plan Board Approval
District Posts Preliminary
Plan 30 Days
Public Notice and Hearing
District Prepares Final Plan
Final Plan Board
Approval
District Submits
Final Plan
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Click here on the website
Install Wireless or High Speed Broadband
Standard Review Process: Capital-intensive infrastructure projects (such as those that require the installation of wiring or other construction projects to support the investments) will require approval by the Office of Facilities Planning.
Streamlined Review Process: Districts that choose to spend Smart Schools Bond Act funds on certain limited costs of installing connectivity devices that do not require construction or the installation of new wiring will not require formal capital project review and approval through the Office of Facilities Planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/mgtserv/smart_schools/docs/smart_school_bond_act_faqs.html
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Connectivity Waiver Criteria Potential basis for exemptions include, but are not limited to:
• Financial Hardship
• Impossibility
• Unnecessary Speeds
Currently, October 2015, there isn’t a waiver application.
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Completing the SSIPQUESTIONS
Smart Schools Bond Act Website - http://www.p12.nysed.gov/mgtserv/smart_schools/
home.html
Smart Schools Bond Act Email: [email protected]
SED Office of Educational Management Services (518) 474-6541
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