The new Technology Plans will be in effect from July 1, 2013-June 30, 2016. Below is a tentative timeline for the creation of the new plans. Visit this page often as this will possibly change throughout the process.

For Diocese Plan:

Summer 2012

Work with OCS staff to discuss ideas for the next plan. Survey

Prepare document declaring "Draft Started" for file. Necessary for e-Rate compliance. This must be done and filed before e-Rate Form 470s can be filed

Begin Phase One- Identify committee, prepare meeting to get started on new Plan

October 3, 2012 Meet at Western Reserve Media to complete Phase One activities and come up with Goals to include in plan. Create wiki to post documents for tech planning.

Following October 3 meeting-Write Phase One of Plan (Jan and Lori). Once completed, begin working on Goals and Strategies for Phase Two of Plan. Work with OCS staff on Policies and Infrastructure, Phase Three and Four.

Post drafts of sections on wiki for committee feedback

Have committee complete surveys, guiding questions as necessary

Once draft is completed, get feedback from committee, OCS staff. Make final revisions

By late November-Send final Plan to Superintendent for approval and revisions. Make necessary changes and additions

Submit Tech Plan to Columbus for approval by early December

January 2013-Following approval, begin working with individual schools on their plans

May 1, 2013-All school plans due to OCS for approval. Revisions will be made by schools if necessary

July 1, 2013-All plans go into effect. Plans cover 3 years.