Current Projects:
-install 180 computers for Title 1 schools
-install 38 SmartBoards
-install all new 180 computer tables for Title 1 schools
-move all grade 3-5 existing comptuers to grade K-2.
-Cutover to Virtual Firewall Cloud with RINET
-Fix Wireless MSM 750: no LAN access
-Finish installing servers at elementary schools
-Begin FASTTMATH installation for each Title 1 School for Grades 2-5
-Install FASTTMath client for Grade 2 computers in Title 1 schools
-Confirm FASTMath training with Tom Snyder and Curriculum Dept.
-Order and install 6 new Elmos and 6 LCD projectors for K-2 classes at Silver Spring
-Install 5 computers in each Title 1 School Grades 3-5 (Silver Spring -Grades K-2)
-Order and install 4 new computers for Silver Spring
-Order and install 3 new AV carts with Elmos/LCD projectors for Oldham
-Install Extron Distribution Amplifiers for all new SmartBoard setups
-Order 200 new computer headphones for Title 1 new computer learning centers in classroom. Needed for Study Island, FASTMath and other new intervention software for students.
-Plan new computer lab for High School. 25 computers from HS Budget. Computer tables picked up by EP custodians and setup in library. Grant funding to cover electrical wiring. Installation planned for March. Computers arrived.
-Fix HP Procurve 3500yl switch in HS Media Room. Install in server closet. Patch new HP 410 Wireless Access Unit in near new computer lab. Activate wireless access in High School Library for all new equipment.
-Order and install new computer for Nurse at Kent Heights.
-Inventory new equipment with new EP metalized Asset Tags. Use new scanner to enter equipment into inventory database. Mark all equipment with appropriate grant information.
-Order and install two new computers for Special Education department at Martin Middle School
-Install new KeyMath Diagnostic testing software for Special Educators as requested.


Staff Help Requests as of May 2, 2010: (as entered into HelpDesk, more sent through phone and email contact does not include projects above.)
Staff Work Tickets Completed:1025
Staff Work Tickets Outstanding:92

Completed Projects:

July 2009
-Completed telephone service conversion from Verizon to Cox Communications which includes all telephone, fax, and HVAC lines supporting all schools. Conversion to new voicemail for all schools and adminstrators. Setup new phone tree for district number. All staff moved to new Cox Voicemail system.
-Hired Network Administrator. Start date: July 2009
-Surveyed existing network to develop new network structure. Researched options to upgrade system. Created district-wide solution to replace outdated network that includes POE and wireless access points.
-Installed new server for Power School Student Information System
-Created network and data plan for Bradley Partnership at Martin, Silver Spring and Riverside. Invite bidders to three sites to formulate bids.
-Reviewed GIZMO software for district-wide science and math instruction with colleagues.
-Reviewed solutions for online helpdesk and professional development.

August 2009
-Hired new PC Technician. Start date: August 12, 2009
-Created specifications for computer and laptop purchase
-Ordered 250 new HP workstations, 100 HP mini-notebooks and replacement network equipment and servers for all elementary schools, middle schools and pre-school.
-Installed 38 new computers at Career and Technical Center. 25 computers for technology lab with Vista and Office 2007, all teachers and staff receive new computers. Principal given new laptop
-Installed refurbished Centrex telephone system for Career and Technical Center. (previous system failed).
-Processed end-of-year rollover for Student Information System. Sent data to Power School for data conversion.
-Installed PowerSchool on new server and Apache webserver.
-Purchased off-site webserver solution (Network Solutions) for district website to increase district up-time and eliminate need for new server onsite.
-Plugged in over 300 computers that are unplugged at the High School due to cleaning needs.
-Installed 50 new computers at High School, replacing computers removed due to age and other issues.
-Cleaned High School Server Room
-Updated all 26 computers in High School Room 228 with Office XP, patches and virus software.
-Plugged in all computers at Myron J. Francis and Oldham
-Installed new network switch at Martin for Bradley Partnership
-Investigated new fiber-optic line at Martin for Bradley Partnership and determine why it is not working, uses backup copper line. Had Centrex Telephone Systems at Riverside and Martin add Bradley Partnership
-Created 3 Year Technology Plan
-Researched cost and plans to increase elementary schools telephone system to 4 lines as opposed to only two lines.
-Reviewed Tom Snyder's FASTMATH software for elementary computer centers. Submitted cost proposal.
-Discussed and planned for ARRA grant technology for Title 1 schools.
-Purchased and installed Acronis Snap-Deploy for computer roll-out.
-Created new district website

September 2009
-Installed converted data to PowerSchool
-Deployed Student Information System, PowerSchool.
-Deployed new District Website.
-Deployed Online IT Helpdesk.
-Deployed Online Professional Development Portal
-Installed new (1) 48 port network switch in closet for Silver Spring and Bradley Partnership
-Submitted 3 Year Technology Plan for review.
-Installed new Professional Development Center at Administration Building. Installed twelve new computers, new network switch and SmartBoard with Airliner wireless tablet.
-Verified Fiber-optic run to Bradley Partnership is fixed, install 1000MB fiber/copper transceivers.

October 2009
- Installed 75 new computers for Martin Middle School. All teachers and staff have new computers.
-Installed 6 new network switches for Martin Middle School. Configure network management.
-Cleaned Martin Middle School's server room. Remove trash and equipment.
-Setup and imaged 28 donated computers for Martin Middle School's new computer lab off library.
-Configured new network printer for Martin Middle School.
-Planned and coordinated network printing for Martin Middle School's SAVIN copier/printers to reduce additional printing costs. Pending approval.
-Installed 50 new computers at Myron J. Frances Elementary.
-Installed two new network switches at Myron J. Frances Elementary.
-Reviewed interactive board options with demonstrations from MIMEO and SmartBoards.
-Reviewed Study Island as possible NECAP study software for district.
-Setup meetings for Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math for software review.
-Upgrade PowerSchool with latest software to allow for new ethnicity reporting.
-Installed new color laser printer at Career and Technical Center.
-Replaced server at Orlo
-Installed 10 computers for Administration Building.
-Put ARRA project out to bid (SmartBoards, Document Cameras and Computers) for Title 1 schools.
-Purchase 100 licenses of Inspiration software
-Begin review of IEP managment software
-Four Wireless laptop labs (l00 laptops) at HS need updates to work with GIZMOS and need updates since April.
-Assist with data for RI state reports
-Get bids for all RITTI participants purchase requests.
-Move Maintenance Work Tickets to School District's School Dude Account.
-Replace Waddington Elementary Network Switches and Fiber-Optic Transceivers
-Research cost to terminate Waddington's fiber optic network (currently terminated directly into old switch, needs to be terminated to work with new switches).
-Install Server Rack at Waddington and replace server with new HP Server,move data
-Add new APC UPS units to both closets at Waddington.

November 2009
-Start Google for Education Pilot project.
-Begin research for K-5 reading interventions for computer centers.
-Train Maintenance staff on School Dude.
-Begin four-line installations for telephones at Elementary Schools. Voicemail accounts for front office.
-Install 60 new computers for classrooms at Waddington Elementary.
-Install Server Rack at Myron J. Francis Elementary and replace old server with new HP Server, move data.
-Review FasTTMath software with Curriculum and Instructional Technology

December 2009
-Revise Student and Staff Acceptable Use Policy.
-Purchase Study Island for elementary and middle schools.
-Initiate Video Streaming for School Committee Meetings
-Finish SAVIN copier printer print/scan card installations for Martin, Silver Spring and Meadowcrest.
-Purchase laptop carts for 100 netbooks. Purchase additional Snap Deploy for netbooks. Install
Inspiration and Open Office on Vista platform for netbook image. Deploy to Martin, Riverside and
the High School. Install Wireless Access Unit on cart.
-Refine RFP specifications for SmartBoard Bid.
-Accept bids, make recommendations for approval.
-Meet with 36 classroom teachers, plan out SmartBoard/Learning Center installations.
-Meet with SmartBoard installation team to discuss modular wall installation issues and plan for
alternate installation.
-Order RITTI hardware for teachers
-Order 38 SmartBoards to include 30 for elementary, 4 mobile SmartBoards for Martin and Riverside, and 4 SmartBoards for RITTI teachers (2 @ Martin/2@Riverside).
-Order metalized inventory tags and bar scanner. Start new inventory procedures.
-Update specifications on computer hardware, order 180 new computers. Computers to be installed as "learning centers" in grades 3-5 in Title 1 schools.
-Install new network wiring for SAVIN Copiers and several teacher computers for teaching rooms at Martin Middle in House A,B,C and D. Network Savin Copier Printers for all Houses, now all computers have a printer.
-Purchase FasTTMath software for Title One School.
-Provide FasTTMath documentation to Numeracy Coach
-Upload student data to Study Island software
-Review Study Island with Instructional Technology Supervisor
-Create Rollout plan for Study Island (PDF)
-Interview Cox, Verizon FIOS and RINET for Wide Area Network options.
-Submit WAN circuit upgrade request to RINET (PDF)
-Meet with RMS regarding new lab
-Review electrical need for proposed new computer labs at RMS, HS and CTC.

January 2010
-Begin updating new servers for Title 1. Install Windows 2003 (for now) and FasTTMath.
- Review server readiness for VMWARE.
- Install RITTI equipment for teachers (19 computers)
- Install HP MSM 750 wireless manager. Test HP 410 access units and HP 317s for Title 1 school installation.
-Meet with HS regarding new computer lab in HS.
-Order 25 computer for new HS computer lab in library.
-Review security camera plan and installation to HS network. Will need VLAN to block video
bandwith.
-Shutdown EPSUTILITY server. Remove from network. Sync Active Directory.
-Install new server, EPHSFS0 as new Symantec Endpoint virus protection server for district. Push new Symantec software to all clients.
-Increase Mail server storage for emails.
-Install 4 new HP Procurve switches in Administation building
-Install 10 computers at Whiteknact school.
-create Windows image for 180 machines. Add new school software.
-Install new online calendar for website, have training for all secretaries.