Amendment #1
June 2025 – The Scotia-Glenville Central School District is providing an important update regarding an amendment to our Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP), the NYSED technology reimbursement program. This amendment specifically addresses the professional installation of the previously approved ViewSonic 75” Interactive Flat Panel Viewboards.
Amended Expenditures:
- Installation for Viewsonic 75” Interactive Flat Panel Viewboards: $190,000
This crucial step ensures that these much-needed technology upgrades are implemented safely and effectively across all instructional spaces within the district. Given the scope of installing these devices district-wide, and because students and teachers will directly interact with this technology, professional installation is essential. This includes the necessary hardware to securely hang the interactive boards on walls or mount them on moveable stands/trolleys, ensuring both safety and optimal usability. Our current projector technology is over 8-10 years old and failing, and these new interactive boards represent a significant improvement for teaching and learning.
This amendment to include installation costs and proper mounting is a result of a second round of SSIP Committee meetings held in April and May of this year. During these meetings, the committee further assessed the practical requirements for deploying the new interactive boards.
The Round 2 SSIP Committee has also identified additional critical technology needs throughout the district. These needs will be addressed through a subsequent SSIP application and a presentation of these findings in June.
Any questions or comments regarding this addendum or our Smart Schools Investment Plan can be directed to:
Megan Johnson, Director of Technology
mjohnson@sgcsd.net
518-347-3600
April 2024 -The Scotia-Glenville Central School District’s Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) was created in accordance with the New York State Smart Schools Bond Act, approved by voters in 2014. The bond act was purposed to provide school districts funding for new educational technology and to enhance learning opportunities for students.
The bond act provided multiple pathways for districts to expend grant funds: Install high-speed broadband internet, install high-tech security upgrades, create or expand pre-k, and / or acquire learning technology.
Scotia-Glenville was allocated $1,696,747 in Smart Schools funding. A Smart School committee, comprised of a diverse set of stakeholders, met multiple times to determine how best to spend the funds. The committee focused on acquiring learning technology, and created the following goals:
- Our Smart Schools Investment Plan will align with our district mission statement and technology plan.
- Our SSIP will prioritize technology that is student-facing and future-oriented.
- Our SSIP will provide opportunity for instructional innovation in the classroom.
- Our SSIP will prioritize classroom technology that is both equitable and sustainable.
SmartSchools Timeline:
- December 14 – Smart Schools Committee meeting
- January – Secondary students Tech of the Future survey
- January 18 – Smart Schools Committee meeting
- February – Staff Tech Innovation Grant survey
- March 21 – Smart Schools Committee meeting
- April 24 – Board of Education presentation
- May 28 – Public Hearing and (tentative) BOE approval of SSIP
- June 1 – SSIP submission to NYSED
Preliminary Expenditure Plan:
- Viewsonic 75” Interactive Flat Panel Viewboards: $750,000
- Lenovo IdeaPad Teacher Chromebooks: $250,000
- K-1 Student Chromebook Carts: $100,000
- Next Generation Computer Labs at the MS and HS: $100,000
- Mekeel Christian Academy set aside (required): $100,000
- Lenovo ThinkPad Administrator Laptops: $30,000
- Technology Lab Machinery (3D printers, Laser Engraver, CNC Router, Waterjet Cutter): $36,500
- Digital Cameras for Art: $10,000
- Digital Sewing Machines: $15,000
- iPads: $10,000
- Auditorium Live Streaming Equipment: $20,000
- Lego Robotics Spike Prime Kits: $40,000
- Science Digital Lab Equipment: $25,000
- VR Headsets: $10,000
- Drone Soccer Equipment: $10,000
Total SSIP Application Amount = $1,506,500
The remaining $200,000 from the grant will be applied for at the end of our three year implementation cycle based on committee recommendations.
The SSIP was BOE approved on May 28.
The full April 24 Board of Education presentation can be found here: LINK
Any questions or comments regarding our Smart Schools Investment Plan can be directed to:
Rick Arket, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction rarket@sgcsd.net
518-347-3600