Decatur ISD Technology Initiative

21st Century Instruction and Learning Presentation by Pam Holland, Director of Instructional Services and Maria Henderson, Apple, Inc

Special Board Meeting – 21st Century Learning and Instruction Presentation and Workshop by Apple, Inc. and Troy Bagwell, Director of Technology. Concept of One to One Laptop Program introduced.

Board approves Proposal to Increase Access to Technology and 21st Century Instruction at All Levels in Four Phases

Board Approves Purchase of Technology for Phase One of Technology Initiative. Phase One includes laptops for teachers in PK-6 grades and student laptops in carts for grades 3-6.

Board Approves Purchase of Cisco Wireless System and Ceiling Mounted Projectors - $230,394

Regular Board Meeting – Board Approves 2 year Technology Plan which includes a One to One laptop program for Decatur High School students beginning Fall, 2010.

Regular Board Meeting – Board Approves Projector Installation for all campuses

Regular Board Meeting – Board Approves Purchase of Technology for Phase Two of Technology Initiative. Phase Two includes purchase of laptops for teachers in Grades 7-12 and student laptops in carts for grades 7-8. Board also approved purchase of AlphaSmart NEO2 Portable Computing Devices for students in grades K-2.

Regular Board Meeting – Board Approves Purchase of Apple iMac Computers for Video Production class at Decatur High School and Telephones for classrooms at Rann Elementary and Decatur High School.

The Board is scheduled to vote on the purchase to Apple, Inc. for Laptops and services in the amount of $918,158.08. Additional items on the agenda include computers for the new Young Elementary and for elementary Gifted and Talented Program in the amount of $225,389.74. Total amount to be purchased: $1,143,547.82