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Technology Funding in Rockwall ISD

Technology Funding in Rockwall ISD. A Research Report By Kim Ramsey May 1, 2010. Overview Of Rockwall ISD. Philosophy:

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Technology Funding in Rockwall ISD

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  1. Technology Funding in Rockwall ISD A Research Report By Kim Ramsey May 1, 2010

  2. 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. Image retrieved from :www.rockwallits.com/images/risd_logo.jpg

  3. 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. Image retrieved from: www.labor.ca.gov/panel/images/demographics.jpg

  4. 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)

  5. 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).

  6. 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). image retrieved from www.moonbattery.com/stack_of_money.jpg

  7. Other Funding Sources & Allotments • Telecommunications & 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).

  8. Sources for Funding Expenses in 2010: • Local Funds • Bond Funds • Title II, Part D funds (RISD Technology Plan 2009-2011) image retrieved from: www.banksbt.com/.../static/images/uptown.gif

  9. Rockwall ISD E-rate Request History (http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/applicantdetail.aspx?cdc=199901)

  10. Findings for RISD Technology Funds • 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) image retrieve from contrailscience.com/.../ksla-test-results.jpg

  11. 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) images retrieved from brentwood.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/r.

  12. Conclusions: 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)

  13. 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. www.aacfcu.com/home/fiFiles/static/images/new..

  14. Conclusions- (cont’) 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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=199901 • Slide 2 image: Retrieved from www.rockwallits.com/images/risd_logo.jpg • Slide 3 image: Retrieved from www.labor.ca.gov/panel/images/demographics.jpg • Slide 6 image: Retrieved from www.moonbattery.com/stack_of_money.jpg • Slide 8 image: Retrieved from www.banksbt.com/.../static/images/uptown.gif • Slide 10 image: Retrieved from contrailscience.com/.../ksla-test-results.jpg • Slide 11 image: Retrieved from brentwood.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs • Slide 13 image: Retrieved from www.aacfcu.com/home/fiFiles/static/images/new

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