Smart School Bond Act

The purpose of the SMART Schools Bond Act is to improve learning and opportunities for public and nonpublic school students by funding capital projects to:

Install high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity for schools and communities;
Acquire learning technology equipment or facilities, including but not limited to interactive whiteboards, computer servers, and desktop, laptop, and tablet computers;
Construct, enhance, and modernize educational facilities to accommodate prekindergarten programs and to provide instructional space to replace classroom trailers; and/or
Install high-tech security features in school buildings and on school campuses, including but not limited to video surveillance, emergency notification systems, and physical access controls.

2019-2020 School Year Overview

Peru Central School Technology plan identifies 6 goals: The highlighted goals will be supported through our 1 to 1 initiative plan using Smart Schools Funding.

Employ responsive and adaptable systems of hardware
Foster student-centered learning environments
Develop 21st Century learning skills in all students
Demonstrate and promote responsible digital citizenship
Implement professional development to promote continuous digital literacy
Promote and support innovation in a professional digital environment

Phase 1: Smart Schools Investment Plan (Infrastructure and Security)

Board Approved: August 2016
Project Completion Timeline: Spring-Summer 2018
Project Total: $1,263,996

Infrastructure
-Network Switching
-Wireless Network
-Telecom Room Upgrades
-Campus Fiber Backbone

Security
-Video Surveillance
-Door Access & Control
-Visitor Sign In and Badging Hardware
-Automated Lockdown / Mass Notification

Phase 2: 2018-2019 Smart Schools Purchase Allocation

Purchase 630 Chromebooks with protective cases for student devices | $173,250.00
14 classroom laptop charging stations | $7,000.00
42 iPads with Protective Cases Grade 2 | $14,000.00
6 classroom iPad charging stations | $650.00
Osmo iPad Instructional Kit for Grade 2 | $4200.00
Full upgrade to one district computer lab | $35,000.00

Phase 3: 2019-2020 Smart Schools Purchase Allocation

Purchase 940 Chromebooks with protective cases for student devices | $348,570.60
14 classroom laptop charging stations| $14,000
84 iPads | $28,160
12 classroom iPad charging stations | $3,000
Osmo iPad Instructional Kit for Grades K-1 (included OSMO designed iPad Cases) | $8,500
Full upgrade to two district computer lab | $70,000
AR/VR Kits for Intermediate, Middle and High School buildings | $51,000
Classroom Displays | $52,670

Phase 4 Purchases 2020-2021 (Proposal)

Teacher Devices: These devices will be used to replace the current teacher laptops and desktop setups in all instructional spaces.

* Due to the implementation of the $25 million, alongside the district’s previous approved plans, the nonpublic schools ended up with a total per-pupil of $330.33, $80.33 over the $250 maximum. This amendment serves to reduce the previous nonpublic loans to the maximum and return the remaining $15,342.56 to the district, as requested by the Review Board, resulting in a new nonpublic loan total of $34,000. The district has already made purchases for the nonpublics under the $25 million and will continue to do so until the maximum has been reached”