Technology Plan
Board Approved District Policies Section

Part of the new online Technology Plan Submission involves a list of eight yes or no statements regarding legal items that must be met in order to qualify for Federal ESEA programs, Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Funds, Technology Literacy Challenge Fund (TLCF) Grants, and E-Rate funds.  You will see this list again and enter your responses when you go to the online Technology Plan Submission Form.

NOTE: You are not required to include copies of the following policies with your Technology Plan. These policies must be available to the public and to the TAKE office upon request.

1. The district has Appropriate Use Policies that address network use, copyright issues, software agreements and policy, and governs the use of all technologies including Internet access by students, teachers, staff, administrators, and community. The policies are reviewed with students and staff yearly.

If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

2. Has the district installed, and does it maintain/regularly update, either a technology filtering software application, a technology filtering service, or a technology hardware device, which filters access to obscene, pornographic, and other inappropriate materials as mandated by the Children's Internet Protection Act, in order to qualify for federal e-rate funds and other federal grant programs?

If not, what plan does the district have to address CIPA compliance? Include a timeline for completion.

3. Are district policies in place that address state and federal requirements to educate students regarding Cyberbullying, Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship and appropriate online behavior--including interactions in social networking sites, forums and chat rooms?

If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

4. Does the district have policies that clearly articulate both gift acceptance of technology hardware and software, and the disposal process for unused, outdated, or inoperable technology hardware and software that is evaluated and updated yearly?

If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

5. Does the district maintain a concise, complete technology inventory, including software licensing and hardware, and where the items are located or can be accessed?

If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such an inventory? Include a timeline for completion.

6. Does the district have a plan and an adequate budget for the regular upgrading of technology hardware and software, and plans for electrical upgrades that relate to technology, that is evaluated and updated yearly?

If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

7. Does the district have a plan that addresses the equitable distribution of available technologies, including hardware and software, and technology integration into the learning environment for all students?

If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

8. Does the district have a plan and adequate budget to address accessibility and compliance with Section 508? Answering ‘no’ will not negatively affect District Technology Plan approval--districts should be aware of the compliance requirements that can be found here:  www.da.ks.gov/kpat/ (KPAT).

If not, what plans does the district have to address Section 508 requirements? Include a timeline for completion.