technology funding in rockwall isd
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Technology Funding in Rockwall ISD. A Research Report By Kim Ramsey May 1, 2010. Overview Of Rockwall ISD. Philosophy: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A Research ReportBy
Kim Ramsey
May 1, 2010
Overview Of Rockwall ISD
Philosophy:
Successful implementation of technology requires a balance between the people using the technology, the places the technology is used, and the technology that people use.
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Demographic Info. for RISD:
17 campuses with 13,497 total students
Technology expenditure per student: $1,531.98
20.35 % of its student population listed as economically disadvantaged.
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Current Technology Status:Achieving “One to One” classroom ratio at the
secondary levels-1 computing device for every 1 student.
Maintaining an “Inspired Classroom” at
elementary levels-computer ratio is 5 laptop computers for every 1 student.
The district has 100% of its classrooms connected to the Internet. (RISD Technology Plan 2009-2011)
Categories/Allotments of Funding
The Teaching and Learning Budget: $ 2,541,833
The Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $ 2,391,226
The Leadership, Administration, and Support Budget: $ 4,245,390
Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $ 11,809,704 Source: (RISD Technology Plan 2009-2011).
Funding Data for RISD:
Expenditures in Long Range Plan total $ 20,988,153
In 2010, spent $ 4,634,597 on technology. Majority ($ 1,487,276) spent on Maintenance.
Funding source for this expense: Local funds. (RISD
Technology Plan 2009-2011).
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Other Funding Sources & AllotmentsTelecommunications & Internet Access: $ 1,016,127- Local funds.
Staff Development: $ 925,913.00 -Local funds $ 919,913 Title II, Part D funds-$ 6,000
Equipment: $ 746,159.00- Local funds $ 546,159 Bond funds-$ 200,000
Materials and Supplies: $323,230-Local funds
Miscellaneous Expenses: $ 135,892.00- Local funds. (RISD Technology Plan 2009-2011).
Local Funds
Bond Funds
Title II, Part D funds (RISD Technology Plan 2009-2011)
Sources for Funding Expenses in 2010:
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Rockwall ISD E-rate Request History
Funding Year
Req. FRNs
Funded FRNs
486 on File
Requested Amount
Committed Priority 1
Committed
Priority 2
Total Committed
Total Disbursed
Remaining Balance
Util.%
2010 21 0 0 $285,948.70 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0%2009 23 23 22 $296,897.28 $296,532.60 $0.00 $296,532.60 $0.00 $296,532.60 0%2008 13 7 7 $560,341.09 $347,945.07 $0.00 $347,945.07 $294,605.89 $53,339.18 85%2006 5 5 5 $176,800.38 $176,800.38 $0.00 $176,800.38 $158,099.37 $18,701.01 89%2005 3 3 3 $107,965.28 $92,737.22 $0.00 $92,737.22 $92,737.22 $0.00 100%2003 5 5 4 $57,840.09 $32,995.70 $0.00 $32,995.70 $22,693.44 $10,302.26 69%2002 7 7 7 $72,077.85 $62,319.99 $0.00 $62,319.99 $51,001.42 $11,318.57 82%2001 7 7 7 $46,404.57 $46,404.57 $0.00 $46,404.57 $41,107.54 $5,297.03 89%2000 13 4 4 $105,689.40 $52,210.10 $0.00 $52,210.10 $1,265.46 $50,944.64 2%1999 1 1 1 $16,770.00 $16,770.00 $0.00 $16,770.00 $16,770.00 $0.00 100%
(http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/applicantdetail.aspx?cdc=199901)
RISD has not had any E-rate funds disbursed in 2009 or 2010.
In 2008 the district requested $560,341.09 and of that amount only $ 294,605.89 was disbursed.
When examining district budget data, it appears Rockwall ISD has been able to fulfill a great amount of its budgeting needs with local funding.
(http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/applicantdetail.aspx?cdc=199901)
Findings for RISD Technology Funds
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Comparison of RISD to Similar Districts in Region 10:
•A total of $1,180,731,806.39 has been requested
•A total of $261,438,629.27 has been committed
•A total of $188,134,546.65 has been disbursed
•Schools in this region have utilized 72 % of funding for the past twelve years. (http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/default.aspx)
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Conclusions:
District FRNS Requested Committed DisbursedGARLAND ISD 141 $29,703,255.84 $10,002,217.50 $8,213,583.38 RICHARDSON ISD 465 $19,008,034.18 $8,482,393.19 $5,663,901.71 ROCKWALL ISD 98 $1,726,734.64 $1,124,715.63 $678,280.34
Information displayed represents all years of E-Rate funding.
Rockwall ISD has requested a very small amount in the past 12 years in comparison with other districts that are similar to its size.
(http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/default.aspx)
Conclusions- (cont’d)
RISD is a district that does not rank as one in great financial need.
The tax base and community are a major source of technology funding for RISD.
RISD’s re-evaluation of its needs in 2008 included the goal of researching additional ways to fund technology, including grants and corporate partnerships.
RISD has implemented plans if funding needs arise.
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Conclusions- (cont’)
Level of Progress Scores Totals
Early Tech 1 6--8Developing Tech 2 9--14Advanced Tech 3 15--20
Target Tech 4 21-24
2007-20082008-20092009-201016 17 1716 16 1620 21 2020 20 19
Leadership, Administration, & Instructional Support (L)Infrastructure for Technology (INF)
Scores Key
Key Area
Teaching and Learning (TL)Educator Preparation & Development (EP)
Rockwall ISD has been able to utilize its Long Range Plan and local funding to achieve the Advanced Tech Stage of Technology Development. (http://starchart2.esc12.net/AdvancedSearchReport).
Recommendations:RISD must use their STaR Chart data to plan and
achieve Target Tech rating in all areas. Funding must be re-allocated for these areas in need and prepare for future expenses. (http://starchart2.esc12.net/AdvancedSearchReport).
RISD must be prepared for economic downturn and waning public approval if the local economy doesn’t continue to support funding technology in the district. The current plans of securing corporate partnerships for funding must be focused on and implemented to prepare for this possibility. (RISD Technology Plan 2009-2011).
References:Rockwall ISD Long Range Technology Plan 2008-2011, Rockwall
Independent School District http://starchart2.esc12.net/AdvancedSearchReport). http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/applicantdetail.aspx?cdc=199901Slide 2 image: Retrieved from www.rockwallits.com/images/risd_logo.jpg Slide 3 image: Retrieved from
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