“Tech” side of Integration

Device Selection

Laptops

Pros• Compatible with existing Apps• We can manage them• Keyboard• Repair• Deployment speed is

manageable• Flash and Java• Multiple Manufacturers• PARCC Management

Cons

• Software Costs• Can be Expensive to reach

battery life• Management Costs

iPads

Pros

• Large App Selection• Controlled App Store• “Touch” Interface• Battery Life

Cons• Need to purchase Keyboard• Manageability is weak• Repairs are hard• Expensive• Slow deployment• No Flash and Java• Limited Printing• Single Provider• Additional Cost for PARCC

Management

Android Tablets

Pros

• Cost• “Touch” Interface• Large App Selection• Battery Life• Flash• Multiple Manufacturers

Cons• Need to purchase Keyboard• Repairs are hard• App Store can be

“uncontrolled”• Slow Deployment• No Java• Limited Printing• Additional Cost for PARCC

Management

Chromebooks

Pros• We can manage them• Keyboard• Repair• Fast Deploy• Decent App Selection• Cost• Battery Life• Flash • Multiple Manufacturers• PARCC Management is Easy

Cons

• No “Touch” Interface• Needs to be online most

of the time• App Selection not as good

as other devices• No Java• Limited Printing Policy

(Pro?)

Windows RT (Tablet/Surface)

Pros

• Controlled App Store• “Touch” Interface• Battery Life• Multiple Manufacturers

Cons

• Limited App Selection• Future Unknown• Cost• Repairs are hard• Additional Cost for PARCC

Management

Comparison

Devices Cost Apps Manageability

Deployment

Battery Total

Rating of 1 to 5 with 1 being the best and 5 the worse

Laptops 5 2 2 3 3 15

iPads 4 1 4 4 1 14

Android Tablets

2 2 3 4 1 12

Chromebooks

1 3 1 1 1 7

Windows Surface RT

3 5 4 4 2 18

PARCC Requirements

Recommend Specification Chromebook

Chrome OS 19 or Newer ü1GB of Memory üWireless Network ü1024x768 resolution üKeyboard üHeadphone Jack ü100kbps of Bandwidth per Student

üLock Down Testing Device ü

The Pilot, What Has Been Learned (Tech)• Found flaw in the way Hewlett Packard (HP) handles

large amount of clients via wireless network• HP has upgraded half of our Access Points• HP is in the process of upgrading our Wireless Controllers

• Recommend placement of Access Points from survey is not ideal• We are installing another 70 Access Points across the District• Moving some of our current Access Points from hallways to

classrooms

Cost of going 1:1

Per Student Cost

• Chromebook = $249• Management = $30• Case = $15• Misc. Cost = $5

• Total = $299

Chromebooks rollout at HPHS & DHS

• 2014-2015 = 1870 x 110% x $299 = $615,043 (Freshmen and Sophomores)

• 2015-2016 = 1045 x 110% x $299 = $343,850 (Freshmen)

• 2016-2017 = 998 x 110% x $299 = $328,302 (Freshmen)

* 10% Spare Units

Computer Replacement Budget

Staff26%

Student74%

Computer Replacement Budget with 1:1

Staff26%

Student7%1:1

67%

Cost after Computer Replacement Contribution• 2014-2015 = $615,043 - $200,000 = $415,043

• 2015-2016 = $343,850 - $200,000 = $143,850

• 2016-2017 = $328,302 - $200,000 = $128,302

Student Tech Fee

• A yearly fee of $40

• Would only be assessed to grade level that have Chromebooks

• Students would be able to keep Chromebooks at the end of High School

Cost Breakdown per Device 4 Year Cycle

Student; 160; 54%District; 139;

46%

Cost after Computer Replacement Contribution and Student Fee• School Year = 113 Cost – Student Fee + FRAM = Total • 2014-2015 = $415,043 - $74,800 + $7,240* = $347,483

• 2015-2016 = $143,850 - $116,600 + $10,860* = $38,110

• 2016-2017 = $128,003 - $156,520 + $14,480* = ($13,738)

* District Cost for FRAM

1:1 Logistics

• Students would own Chromebooks• Schools would keep a supply (10%) of Chromebooks to

handle forgotten/didn’t charge/under repair• District would recommend 3rd Party Insurance to cover

repairs• Students who leave early can either return Chromebook

or pay out a depreciated price

Questions?Thank you!