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2023-2024 Proposed

Technology Budget

Board of Education Meeting

January 4, 2023

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Eric Conklin

Director of Technology

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Software, Hardware & Support Renewals - Infrastructure

  • +Internet Access (CEN)
  • +Fiber WAN (Connectivity Between Buildings)
  • +Fortinet Firewall Maintenance & Support
  • +Network Switch Maintenance & Support
  • MUNIS Financial & HR/Payroll Services & Support
  • SchoolMessenger Mass Notifications
  • District Website
  • PowerSchool
  • Frontline Absence & Applicant Management
  • Harris AAWeb (Student Activities Financial Software)
  • SNAP for Nurse’s (Student Health Records)
  • Microsoft Product Licensing
  • Follett Destiny & Resource Manager (Library Catalog & Asset Tracker)
  • Panorama (District Climate Surveys)
  • Raptor Tech (Visitor Management System)
  • Kronos Employee Time Mgmt Service & Support
  • Classlink (Single Sign-On & Roster Sync Tool)
  • Rubicon Atlas (Curriculum Management)
  • DocumentLok (Document repository and upload tool for PowerSchool)
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution
  • *CyberSecurity Awareness Tool for Staff
  • *Cisco Duo (Multi-Factor Authentication Manager)
  • *NEW - EDR (Endpoint Protection & Response) Tool for all district devices
  • 80% of the total proposed technology budget is for existing software and support renewals.
  • The following renewals keep district educational, technology, & business operations running:

* Requirement to retain Cybersecurity Insurance

Proposed Cost for These Renewals: $308,184

+50% of cost funded by E-Rate, reflected as revenue

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Digital Learning Tools & Support Renewals

  • Acadience Learning Assessments (Reading K-6)
  • Lexia/Rosetta Stone ELA Learning Online Access
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop & Acrobat)
  • BHS & WMS Language Lab Maintenance, Support, & Upgrade Plan renewal
  • SMART Notebook Software Renewal (BHS)
  • Naviance Service & Support (BHS & WMS)
  • Renaissance STAR Math & STAR Reading Assessments
  • *ST Math (Pre-K - 5, CLES only)
  • *Lexia Core5 Reading (CLES & 150 for BHS/WMS)
  • IXL Math, ELA, Social Studies (Grades 2-8)
  • TalkingPoints (School/Parent Communication Tool)
  • NewsELA (BHS & WMS)
  • WeVideo - Video creator and editor (2000 licenses for district use)
  • MeetTheTeacher Conference Scheduling
  • Google Workspace for Education Plus
  • BookCreator (K-8 Teacher Licenses)
  • NEW - Formative (Grades 6-8, Pilot @ CLES)

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  • The following renewals support the curriculum & support students in and out of the classroom:

* Renewal Costs Changed due to opening of CLES

Proposed Cost for These Renewals: $187,373

Renewals in Blue - Under review with Instructional Coaches, Assistant Superintendent, & Technology Director

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Proposed Hardware/Equipment Costs

  • Chromebooks - Upgrade and/or replace devices for a grade to support the continuation of the 1:1 program district-wide ($52,250)
  • Interactive Digital Displays - Continue installation of displays at WMS with Grade 7 ($36,000)
  • Upgrade and Replacement of District Infrastructure Equipment - New PowerSchool Server, FileServer, Domain Controller, etc. ($38,000)

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Total for Proposed Hardware/Equipment Costs: $126,250

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Budget Changes/Reductions - Opening CLES

  • Remove 1 site for our Fiber WAN connectivity (proposed savings $13,896 - 50% = $6,948)
  • Remove 1 site from the following software licenses:
    • ST Math
      • Removal of WMS site license ($10,000)
      • Consolidating 2 site licenses to 1 ($10,000)
    • Follett Resource Manager- Consolidating 2 site licenses to 1 ($682)
    • Follet Destiny Library Catalog - Consolidating 2 site licenses to 1 ($842)
    • Lexia Reading - Consolidating 2 site licenses to 1 ($11,246)�

Proposed Savings to Technology Budget: $46,666�Savings after E-Rate Discount: $39,718

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Technology Strategic Plan

  • Connecticut Cohort with the Future Ready Schools Organization
  • Started May 2022, ended November 2022
  • Only 15 CT districts, including Brookfield participated
  • Districts were provided with tools, resources, sample plans, etc. from Future Ready Schools
  • During monthly cohort meetings, opportunities were provided for discussion and collaboration with other representatives from all participating districts
  • Technology Committee worked together throughout the fall on a self assessment of where we are now
  • The completion of the assessment provides the committee with a baseline to begin action planning in mid-late January
  • Plan to present the 5 year Technology Strategic Plan to the BOE in the Spring of 2023 in alignment with the new District Strategic Plan

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Thank you!

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Questions?

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2023-2024 Technology Budget Workbook