Livonia Public Schools 2013 Bond Project: Transforming Education Through Technology
The Livonia Public Schools 2013 Bond Project aims to enhance educational opportunities by addressing critical upgrades and technology improvements in aging facilities. With a total budget of $195 million, the bond will fund advancements in information technology and facility improvements to create modern learning environments, enhance school safety, and reduce maintenance costs. Key projects include wireless networks, classroom technology enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring equity among schools. The initiative is designed to better prepare students for 21st-century learning.
Livonia Public Schools 2013 Bond Project: Transforming Education Through Technology
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LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS2013 BOND PROJECT • AGENDA: • Overview of Bond/Ballot Proposal - Technology • Technology Progress to Date • Technology Projects Overview
OVERVIEW OF BOND/BALLOT PROPOSAL • GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • Why Now: • Critical upgrades/renovations needed • Technology improvements for 21st century learning • Inefficient buildings – 50-60 years old • Favorable interest rates • Benefits of the bond: • Improve educational opportunities • Create modern learning environment through technology • School safety enhancements • Reduce maintenance and energy costs • Equity among buildings • Cost: • $195,000,000 • 30 year millage • Projected average millage rate: 2.0 mills over life of the bond
OVERVIEW OF BOND/BALLOT PROPOSAL • SCOPE OF WORK • Information Technology $ 30.6 Million • Facility Improvements $ 147.0 Million • (2.9 million square feet) • New Buses & Maintenance $ 5.9 Million • Equipment • Furniture and $ 7.5 Million • Instructional Equipment • Closing / Other Costs $ 4.0 Million • Total $ 195.0 Million
OVERVIEW OF BOND/BALLOT PROPOSAL OVERVIEW OF BOND/BALLOT PROPOSAL • SCOPE OF WORK • Information Technology • Classroom Technology Tools • Mobile Learning Devices • Computers • Wireless Networks • Network Upgrades • New Phone Systems • Printers & Copiers • Servers & Infrastructure • Surveillance Systems • Technology Cabling • Community Rooms
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS2013 BOND PROJECT • AGENDA: • Overview of Bond/Ballot Proposal - Technology • Progress to Date • Technology Projects Overview
PROGRESS TO DATE TECHNOLOGY Activities to Date • Selected Technology Designer • Completed Planning Activities: • Site visits to all buildings • Meetings with District committees: • Instructional Technology Committee • Safety, Security, Communication Committee • Administrative Technology Committee • Technology Infrastructure Committee • Meetings with Phase 1 buildings to review schematic design drawings • Drafted plans and budget for major projects (wireless, PA, security, etc.) • Identified preliminary timeline when each major project (wireless, PA, security, etc.) will be implemented • Coordination meeting with architects / engineers
PROGRESS TO DATE TECHNOLOGY Activities to Date (continued) • Finalized requirements for Phase 1 buildings • Finalized program for the major projects over 5 years • Finalized timeline of major projects • Drafted specifications and Request for Proposal for: • Cabling • Wireless • Phone system • PA system • Network electronics • Sound amplification system
PROGRESS TO DATE TECHNOLOGY Near Term Activities Present technology scope and phases to Board of Education Obtain proposals for phase 1 projects Evaluate and recommend solutions / vendors Board Committee review of initial phase of technology – March 3, 2014 Board action on initial phase – March 17, 2014 Implementation
PROGRESS TO DATE TECHNOLOGY Phase 1 Projects - Technology The following technologies are anticipated for Summer / Fall 2014 implementation at Cleveland, Coolidge, Rosedale, Frost, Cooper: • PA system • Cabling infrastructure • Phone system for Phase 1 buildings • Wireless services initial implementation • Network upgrades necessary for wireless district-wide • Sound amplification • Re-install existing video surveillance cameras and door access systems (new security equipment will be installed in 2015) • Prep for initial classroom technology (actual equipment, such as projectors, document cameras, and classroom computers are anticipated to be installed in 2015) Note – the construction scope of work includes new marker boards in classrooms
PROGRESS TO DATE TECHNOLOGY Phase 1 Projects - Technology The following technologies are anticipated for Summer / Fall 2014 implementation district-wide: • Cabling infrastructure for wireless • Wireless services initial implementation • Network upgrades necessary for wireless
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS2013 BOND PROJECT • AGENDA: • Overview of Bond/Ballot Proposal • Progress to Date • Technology Projects Overview
TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS OVERVIEW • DESIGN PROGRESS OVERVIEW • Programming / scope verification • Design • Owner review at 50%, 90% • Final owner approval at 100% • Finalize Request for Proposal (RFP) • Issue RFP
TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS OVERVIEW TECHNOLOGY SCOPE
TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS OVERVIEW TECHNOLOGY SCOPE - CONTINUED
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS2013 BOND PROJECT • AGENDA: • Overview of Bond/Ballot Proposal • Progress to Date - Technology • Technology Projects Overview
LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS2013 BOND PROJECT Judy Wright Office: 248.223.3304 Fax: 248.603.5953 Judy.Wright@plantemoran.com Paul Theriault, PE Office: 248.223.3380 Fax: 248.233.7384 Paul.Theriault@plantemoran.com For more updates, access the website link below: http://www.livoniapublicschools.org
