Technology Timeline/Partnership details



April 1, 2014 Mobile LearningTechnology Timeline/Partnership detailsDatePartner nameLogoContactDescription2006 to presentOpen CapeDan Gallagher, CEO, RetiredDan Vortherms, CEO $40 million dollar Broadband FCC/MA grant to bring the “Big Pipe” to Cape Cod for improved internet access. Planned and designed a robust infrastructure with 350 miles of fiber-optic cable, to increase the efficiency, availability and speed of the internet for Cape Cod’s businesses, schools, government agencies, and residents. 2006 to June 2013Town of Barnstable, BFONDan Wood, IT Director Fiber Optic Network In a process that took approximately 12 years to complete, the Town utilized Comcast Franchise Fees ($2.2 million) to purchase and install 65 miles of Fiber Optic Cable, strung on 1700 poles, to connect 54 municipal buildings with a 10 G connection between all buildings. 2006 to presentBPS District Technology TeamBethann Orr, Director in meetings beginning with Open Cape, and then with all partners for long-range planning and the impact on Barnstable Public Schools. Researched networking and digital resources for implementation. Met with, researched and selected vendors, planned, implemented and oversaw installation of networking cabling, hardware, servers and software. Developed plans for educational technology including selection of devices and all related peripheral equipment. Provided professional development for staff, informational meetings for parents, and training for students.2007 to presentApple, Inc. INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET Steve Kowalski, Brian Gewirtz, Sales Dan Del Vecchio, EngineeringApple representatives assisted the BPS Technology Department in researching and selecting the best device for the project, coordinated site visits across the state of Massachusetts, and provided many opportunities for professional development to BPS staff on infusing mobile learning technology into the classroom.2011 to June 2013Cape NetAlan S. Davis, President & CEOBill Kelly, Director of Enterprise Solutions coordination with many business partners, physically installed, and now manages the network.2012 to present CELT (Center for Educational Leadership and Technology)John R. Phillipo, Chairman/CEOKathy Murphy,Integrity Account Executive Internet Service Provider (vendor) for Barnstable. Also manages BPS Sonicwall filter, which is mandated by the Children’s Internet Protection Act. (CIPA). We contract with them for our district webpage using the SchoolWires platform.FY 2014, 2015, 2016Town of BarnstableThomas K. Lynch, Town ManagerMark Ells, Assistant Town Manager 3- year projected plan for infrastructure improvements totaling $500,000 has been submitted through the TOB Capital Improvement Projects. This 3 year project includes upgrades of MDF and IDF equipment, cat 6 cabling, and installation of an enterprise solution for wireless (Hp Switches and Ruckus Wireless) for every school building within Barnstable Public Schools. Funding for Year 1 has been approved, appropriated, and completed ($190,000.00.) Year two of this funding project has been submitted and waits approval ($203,000). FY 16 represents the 3rd and final leg of the 3 year projected project ($212,000).January and February 2014James Bunker Fiber Optics and Network Cablingjbtreefarm@ Recall: You must be….wired to be wireless: Physically installed the Cat 6 cable in Barnstable Intermediate School to connect the wireless network devices.January and February 2014Harbor NetworksGreg Bertschmann, PresidentGreg Giombetti, Network Engineer coordination with the District Technology staff designed, installed and executed a Ruckus business-class, managed, secure and intelligent Wi-Fi network inside Barnstable Intermediate School. The BPS District Technology Department will expand wireless networking to BHS in the summer of 2014.December 18, 2014BPS Leadership TeamMary A. Czajkowski, Ed.D,???Superintendent of Schools’s School Committee members and Administration supported the vision of shifting theories in education, and embraced the development of technology use in the classroom using mobile learning strategies. School Committee voted in January of 2014 to approve $241,000 for the purchase of the iPads and related equipment (carts, covers, apps, etc.)Spring of 2012 to presentBIS Leadership, School Council and StaffKaren Stonely, Principal the District mission with an understanding of the importance on education by placing technology in the hands of the students. Teachers and staff embraced the shift in teaching and learning via mobile devices and enthusiastically participated in numerous, rigorous Professional Development sessions.Barnstable Public Schools Core District Technology Team:Bethann OrrDirector of TechnologyCentral AdministrationMaureen LovettInformation Systems Accountability SpecialistCentral AdministrationJodi MariniStudent Information SystemsDistrict Offices at BHSDee Dee BeckwithTechnology FacilitatorDistrict Offices at BHSKim RumbergerCommon Assessment FacilitatorDistrict Offices at BHSKurt TurnbullNetwork AdministratorDistrict Offices at BHSAndrew BunkerNetwork SpecialistDistrict Offices at BHSLaura RosenfieldNetwork SpecialistDistrict Offices at BHS?Shawn WenzelNetwork SpecialistDistrict Offices at BHSBeth KnittleK-12 Technology Integration Specialist/Technology CoachDistrict Offices at BHS, Satellite Office at BISPatti KelleherTechnology SpecialistBarnstable United Elementary SchoolCarrie ButcherInformation Technology TeacherBarnstable Intermediate SchoolRachel ThackstonInformation Technology TeacherBarnstable Intermediate SchoolKim WhiteInformation Technology TeacherBarnstable Intermediate School ................
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