CHICOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Projected goals for the year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009

·         Network operations emanating from the new high school 

·         Filing ERATE forms providing (6 T 1’s) Internet access to the School Department.

·         Filing ERATE forms providing Telephone services to the School Department.

·         Utilizing NCLB funding to bring technology into schools to facilitate technology integration.

·         Continuing with the assistance of ERATE funding for our Network Internet service with MEC of (6 T 1’s.)

·         Continuing to provide newer technologies for all schools in the District including Smart Boards, Distance Learning, and Multimedia developments.

·         Maintaining technical support of iPASS, continuing SIS meeting that are  held at the Telecom Dept., dealing with iPASS issues and providing training sessions supported by IMG.  Technical support for ESPED, the expanding Read 180 computer clusters, MUNIS and the Transportation package.

·         Maintain remote network management.  Retain experienced technical staff that is all capable of assisting in our remote management capabilities.

·         Continue commitment to professional Development for all staff.