Introduction

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Information Technology Program is a series of projects that provides a cohesive technology base that is the critical foundation for the delivery of voice, video, and data services necessary to support the District's educational mission. These projects encompass everything from the replacement of old, failing cable installations to upgrades of phone systems to support 911 access from classrooms. The additional benefits of these projects will help to reduce recurring operations and maintenance costs and increases security capabilities within our schools.

INTENT
The intent of the Information Technology Strategic Execution Plan is to provide an easy to follow explicit guide focused on technology-related upgrades and new installations at school sites throughout the District. Further, the Strategic Execution Plan:

• Describes the scope of projects intended for school sites.
• Outlines the schedule identifying when and where projects will be completed.
• Identifies budgets and costs at the Program and Project levels.
• Outlines the management structure and coordination requirements.
• Delineates the accountability measures and procedures to be utilized to administer the program and achieve success.

MISSION
The mission is to contribute to, support, and enhance educational practices and student achievement by providing appropriate and necessary technology resources, information, and related services.

VISION
The vision is to enhance and support the educational process by establishing and maintaining current and relevant technologies that:

• Allow access to worldwide information through the Internet.
• Increase opportunities for student research.
• Allow access to educational partners.
• Allow access to District educational and business applications and data.
• Deliver and support rich media.
• Increase collaboration.
• Support instructional strategies that enhance student achievement.
• Increase opportunities for staff development.