This service is based on two major components: an instructional component and a technology component.
Both rely heavily on a staff development component provided through the Model Schools Co-Ser. All components are offered in accordance with the Service Delivery Standards agreement to which each participating district signs and commits. The following base services are included:
- District-wide technology planning.
- New or expanded facility technology planning.
- Regional technology design to support school district technology, i.e. Internet access.
- Technology support in comprehensive district-wide technology planning.
- Representation at Regional Instructional Technology Committee (RITC) Meetings.
- Hardware and software purchases.
- Four county regional planning and interfacing with the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC).
OU BOCES conducts site visits to assess building needs and develop technology designs, as requested. BOCES is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the networks, hardware, and software needed to share the instruction and management between classrooms, buildings, and districts.
OU BOCES incorporates the instructional technology needed as required by the New York State Learning Standards, ensuring open systems, inter-operability and interconnection of technology. BOCES establishes hardware and support service standards to ensure the use of the most appropriate technologies at the lowest cost. All purchases of hardware, software, and support services are done in compliance with these standards and BOCES assists districts in compliance with these standards through assessing the technology needs of the buildings, including equipment and networking specifications.
OU BOCES staff works with the local district to develop Local Instructional Technology Plans which are consistent with the regional plan and the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center’s 793 Plan. Implementation of the local plans are coordinated through BOCES and all equipment remains the property of BOCES.
Staff development includes developing skills in integrating technology into the instructional setting, training in software applications, and utilizing information management systems. Professional Development is provided through the Model Schools Co-Ser. Included in this service are the following sub-services:
- Co-Ser #571.000: Instructional Technology Base Fee
- Co-Ser #571.005: Instructional Technology Base Fee NC
- Co-Ser #571-006: Instructional Technology Base Fee JMT
- Co-Ser #571-010: Instructional Technology Supplies
- Co-Ser #571.022: Network Printers
- Co-Ser #571.170: Instructional Technology Labor
- Co-Ser #571.200: Instructional Technology Equipment
- Co-Ser #571.430: Instructional Technology Contracts
- Co-Ser #571.432: Instructional Technology Software
- Co-Ser #571.446: Instructional Technology Consultants
- Co-Ser #571.450: Instructional Technology (Other)
- Co-Ser #571.600: Installment Purchase Agreement
Admission:
This service is available to any component district upon application and concurrent with membership in the BOCES Model Schools Program Co-Ser #570.000.
Cost Formula:
This service will operate under a base charge that includes the cost of coordination. Additional costs for services over and above those included in the base fee are based on individual building/district needs. Fees may be assessed on hardware and software orders to cover administrative costs associated with those orders.