Board Policy

BP 0440

Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans

District Technology Plan

The Board of Education recognizes that technology can greatly enhance the instructional program as well as the efficiency of district and school site administration. The Board also realizes that careful planning is essential to ensure the successful, equitable and cost-effective implementation of technology-based materials, equipment, systems and networks.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop a plan to address the short- and long-term technology needs of the district and provide for compatibility of resources among school sites, district offices, and other district operations. As a basis for this plan, he/she shall examine and compare the costs and benefits of various resources and shall identify the blend of technologies and level of service necessary to support the instructional program.

The Superintendent or designee may appoint a technology committee to assist with the above investigations and determinations.

(cf. 6162.7 - Use of Technology in Instruction)

(cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

10550-10555 Telecommunications standards

11320-11320.6 Distance learning projects

51006 Computer education and resources

51007 Programs to strengthen technological skills

51865 California distance learning policy

51870-51874 Educational Technology

60011 Instructional materials definition

60017.1 Technology-based materials

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20

6801-6979 Technology for Education Act of 1994

Management Resources:

CDE PUBLICATIONS

The California Master Plan for Educational Technology, 1992

K-12 Network Technology Planning Guide: Building the Future, 1994

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: December 11, 2000 Palos Verdes Estates, California