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Smart Schools

Overview

WCS has been allocated $1.06 million by the State of New York under the Smart School Bond Act. These funds are provided as a way to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure within the schools of the State. WCS plans to use these funds in phases, based on priority and ability to manage projects. Below you will find a summary of proposals for Phase I and Phase II. Phase I has been completed and the district is awaiting reimbursement. Phase II has been approved will spend the remaining Smart School allocations. Links are provided for more detailed information. Comments and questions are encouraged by emailing SmartSchools@wcsd.org.

Allocations

District:

$1,062,079

Total State Allocated Funds

Phase I

- $253,814

  

Less Phase I

$808,265

  

Phase II

- $808,066

  

Less Phase II

$199

  

 

Projects

Cost

Summary

Phase II - Security:

$761,916

Expand electronic security systems. Install entry control systems in both buildings. Complete door hardening in both buildings.

Phase II - Classroom Tech:

$46,150

Replace Smart Boards with new LCD projectors. Provide more laptops for Junior/Senior High science classes.

Phase I - Infrastructure:

$137,006

Expand wireless access to all classrooms and common use areas in district buildings.

Install cabling for expanded wireless. Upgrade switching infrastructure to accommodate wireless.

Upgrade fiber cabling to support upgraded switching.

Increase Internet bandwidth provisioning from 40 Mbps to 80 Mbps.

Phase I - Security

$85,392

Upgrade public-address (PA) systems in district buildings, utilizing existing speakers and clocks where appropriate. Install security monitors in administrative areas.

Phase I - Classroom Tech

$39,992

Purchase Chromebooks and carts.

 

Smart School Investment Plan Update - June 17, 2019

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase II approved.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - May 14, 2018

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase II was submitted for review.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - April 10, 2018

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase I - Amendment I. The district was reimbursed $253,814.10 for purchases made.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - March 28, 2018

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase I - Amendment I was approved for $253,814.10 in reimbursement.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - January 29, 2018

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase I - Amendment I was submitted for $253,814.10 in reimbursement.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - January 17, 2018

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase I - Amendment I was approved. The amendment fulfilled two purposes: 1) to return unspent phase I funds ($65,593) back to Warrensburg's pool of remaining Smart money and 2) to request architect fees ($6,748) be considered for reimbursement.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - December 4, 2017

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase I - Amendment I was submitted for review. The amendment fulfilled two purposes: 1) to return unspent phase I funds ($65,593) back to Warrensburg's pool of remaining Smart money and 2) to request architect fees ($6,748) be considered for reimbursement.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - November 8, 2017

As of November 8th, 2017, all proposed projects associated with phase 1 of the District Smart School Investment Plan have been completed. We will now proceed to file an amendment so unused funds are credited back to our Smart School balance.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - October 23, 2017

Smart School Investment Plan - Phase I was approved by State Ed on January 13th, 2017. As of October 23rd, 2017, the District has completed all proposed projects with the exception of final adjustments to the PA systems. This remaining work should be complete in the next few weeks, thereby allowing us to submit to the State for reimbursement.

Smart School Investment Plan Update - April 19, 2016

On April 11th, 2016, the Warrensburg Board of Education held a public hearing and approved Phase 1 of the Smart School Investment Plan. The plan has been submitted to State Ed for review and the District hopes to receive approval in July.