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New York Smart Schools Bond Act

New York Smart Schools Bond Act. Overview and Phase I - Preliminary District Investment Plan January 14, 2016. New York Smart Schools Bond Act. Governor Cuomo authorized the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) in the 2014/15 NYS budget. A total of $2,000,000,000 was appropriated state-wide.

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New York Smart Schools Bond Act

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  1. New York Smart Schools Bond Act Overview and Phase I - Preliminary District Investment Plan January 14, 2016

  2. New York Smart Schools Bond Act • Governor Cuomo authorized the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) in the 2014/15 NYS budget. • A total of $2,000,000,000 was appropriated state-wide. • RUFSD’s allocation is $4,300,000 (based upon state-aid allocations) • Allocations do not expire ! • Funds are provided as reimbursement • Proceeds from the bond are used to “improve learning opportunity for public and nonpublic school students” by funding projects for: • Acquire learning technology (i.e. whiteboards, servers, PC, tablets, etc.). • Install high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity. • Construct, enhance and modernize educational facilities to accommodate Pre-K and replace portable classrooms. • Install high-tech security features.

  3. Accessing Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) Funds • Requirements for accessing District Smart Schools allocation: A NYSED approved Technology Plan Survey (excepts from District plan) RUFSD plan approved on 10/20/15. Posted on District website http://rooseveltufsd.org/Page/1423  Conduct stakeholder meetings for consultation toward development of spending plans RUFSD stakeholder meetings underway with the Technology Advisory Committee Preparation of Preliminary Investment Spending plan(s) Phase I - Plan to address RUFSD infrastructure and Security needs developed Community forum(s) & BOE approval – mid- January 2016 meeting to inform, hear input and receive BOE approval on Phase I Preliminary Investment Plan TBDSubmittal of plans to the NYS Smart Schools Bond Review Board

  4. SSBA Investment Plan District Process [Start]

  5. Smart Schools Act Review Board Process [Start] Streamlined review process? Statutory Board meets every 90 days. April 2016?

  6. District Preliminary SSBA Investment Plan Summary Phase I: Infrastructure and Safety measures

  7. What’s Next ? • BOE resolution approving Phase I - Preliminary Investment Plan • Submittal of plans to the SSBA Review Board by February 2016. • Infrastructure work performed during Summer/Fall 2016, if approved on-time. • Stakeholder groups continue to meet and develop a long-term, sustainable investment plan to acquire and integrate technology such as: • 1 to 1 mobile device strategy • Mobile STEM labs • TV studio • Interactive whiteboards • 3D printers

  8. Questions ?

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