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Network/Technology Infrastructure Plan. As prepared for the TUSD Governing Board Summer 2007. John Bratcher Network Security Systems Analyst. Main Goal of plan.
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Network/Technology Infrastructure Plan As prepared for the TUSD Governing Board Summer 2007 John Bratcher Network Security Systems Analyst
Main Goal of plan Develop a technology infrastructure plan to address the district technology needs to support student achievement and effective business support services for the next 5-10 years • Supplementto the Approved Technology Plan approved by the Governing Board June 2006 • Working Document that will guidedecision-making
Executive Summary • Key items about plan • To support long-term decisions made relating to technology infrastructure • Supports District Educational Technology Plan • An understanding and knowledge of what infrastructure exists AND what is needed for the future
Executive Summary • Process for developing document: • The historical context of how technology developed in TUSD • The documentation of the current infrastructure status • Identification of stakeholder needs and priorities using a survey of employees, parents and community members
Executive Summary • Process for developing document: • A comparison of existing infrastructure to industry standards and recommendations • The development of recommendations to bridge the gap to improve the infrastructure to support the educational technology plan and business services • An analysis of the “gap” between our current status, stakeholder needs and priorities and industry standards
Executive Summary • The expected outcomes: • Establish a district standard of “technology / infrastructure capacity” for all classrooms • Establish a district standard of “technology / infrastructure capacity” for ALL school sites • Establish a district standard of “technology / infrastructure capacity” to meet business support needs
Executive Summary • Analyze the differences between our existing infrastructure and our recommended district standards to develop recommendations for necessary upgrades • Propose sequence of actions to bring classrooms, schools, and offices up to standard • Estimate costs and identify sources of funding to achieve these goals
Executive Summary • Potential funding sources: • Bond* • E-Rate • Building Renewal • Other Capital Funds • Other Funds to be Determined *guidelines have changed
Purpose • TUSD’s Governing Board approved a Five Year Educational Technology Plan on June 13, 2006 • Goal 3 of the approved plan: • Ensure that all K- 12 educational institutions have the capacity, infrastructure, staffing and equipment to meet academic and business needs for effective and efficient operations.
Purpose • The following goals were established to ensure successful implementation of the plan: • Document existing infrastructure • Identify current and future stakeholder needs • Establish district infrastructure standards to meet our future needs • Develop an action plan and budget/funding parameters to move from our existing infrastructure to the upgraded district network infrastructure needed to support current and future academic and business needs
Purpose • Members: • Lorrane McPhereson • John Bratcher • Mary Veres • Bob Holt • Cherie Odeski • Chris Van Dyke • Al Manzo • Mark Miller
Purpose • Why these members: • Lorrane McPhereson –Facilitator / eRate • John Bratcher – Desktops, Servers, Data Networks • Mary Veres – TS Executive Sponsor • Bob Holt – Disaster Recovery / Back-ups • Cherie Odeski - Purchasing • Chris Van Dyke - Education • Al Manzo – Telecomm Networks • Mark Miller – eRate compliance
Historical Context • Evolution of Technology in TUSD • Business Computing • Student Information Management • Local Area Networks • Individual departments/schools • Wide Area Network • 1999 Bond Project • SFB Project • Telecommunications • Individual circuits to PBX
TUSD’s Existing Network Infrastructure • Converged network – voice and data travel over the same physical cables • 5 sites act as WAN hubs • WAN uses primarily T-1 (1.54 Mbps) and DS-3 (45 Mbps) circuits to connect schools to hub sites • LANs primarily operate at 100 Mbps • Internet uplink operates at 75 Mbps
Bandwidth Contexts 100 Mbps bandwidth on LAN 1 Gbps bandwidth on LAN 1.5 Mbps bandwidth on WAN 45 Mbps bandwidth on WAN Computer IDF MDF Hub Site Morrow Hub Internet 145 Mbps ISP Uplink
Bandwidth Contexts – today***** 100 Mbps bandwidth on LAN 1 Gbps bandwidth on LAN 1.5 Mbps bandwidth on WAN 45 Mbps bandwidth on WAN Computer IDF MDF Hub Site Morrow Hub Internet 100 Mbps ISP Uplink – today*****
Voice Services Historical Perspective Each phone/fax had its own circuit Current PBX WAN Configuration Not completed resulting in problems with: 911 – provides site address not location of the phone Voice Message functions are limited Caller ID disabled These will be corrected with planned E-Rate funded upgrades
Specialized systems that depend on the network Environmental Management Control Systems (EMCS) Fire Alarm System Security Alarm/ Video Surveillance System Access Control System Irrigation Systems Distance Learning Systems Conference Bridge System Remote Access (VPN) for staff and teachers (limited) TUSD Television Broadcasting System
Needs Assessment/Priorities Survey - 3000+ TUSD staff 2000 Parents/community members • 65% of responders rated themselves as “average tech users • 62% of responders had DSL/Cable internet access at home • 25% of responders did NOT have internet access at home
Greatest potential for increasing student achievement • More computers in the classroom • Access to more computer labs • Up to date websites • Interactive white boards in every classroom • More on-line classes • Digital curriculum • On-line texts • Use of digital cameras/video production • Streaming video/Video-on-demand
Greatest Obstacles • Computers operate too slowly • Internet connections are slow • Out of data hardware/software • Lack of training for technology • Lack of technology support • Lack of instruction in technology • Limited access of TUSD network from home