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**__Executive Summary__** ** Executive Summary: ** The Potterville School District is very diverse in its make-up. It is attached to a number of districts, and it is going to have open enrollment next year. Some of the districts are inner city, but within its own boundaries there are many rural areas. It currently has roughly 2300 students with 250 employees, and it serves a Pre-K-12 enrollment. Washington Elementary serves grades Pre-K-1, Jefferson Elementary serves grades 2-5, Lincoln Middle School serves grades 6-8, and Potterville High School serves grades 9-12. There is also an alternative school at the high school called Project Success, a program for at-risk students called 3-6, a school for non-traditional students called Potterville Digital Academy, and a home schooling group.
 * School District **** Overview **

During the past few years, we have installed a three computer labs with 24 seats each, and they all have internet access. There has been an increase in technology use in the library, and we have a mobile classroom set of computers. A student information system has been put in place, and we have expanded our telecommunications infrastructure. Interactive whiteboards have been installed in a number of classrooms with more being scheduled for installation.

Building from this success, we plan to include a course management system to help reach our current technology goals. These goals were devised through careful research of other schools that have made open enrollment available to extend their schools doors. This course management system will help us add another component to structure our school so that students will be able to reach their full potential. This system will also give us another resource to reach students that are at-risk, have IEP’s, or that can’t adjust to the traditional school structure. For students pursuing higher education, the implementation of a CMS would make them more successful in the transition process, and it will also allow for better collaboration amongst the students. The digital environment is convenient, and it will increase communication between students, staff, parents, and community. Jim Raber Tom Riedel Lindsay Peters Don Bates Our vision is to develop a relevant student centered learning environment that enhances all students potential, strengthens teacher’s abilities, connects with parents, informs and welcomes the community, and supports global citizenship. Our mission is to ensure that students develop 21st century skills which will allow them to succeed in our diverse and technologically complex society. Core Values: ** Respect for diversity Work collaboratively to develop lifelong critical thinkers Equal opportunities for all Promote a relevant learning environment 1) Implement professional development to promote technology integration in all disciplines which will allow staff to perform at a more efficient and effective level. 2) Support communication with parents and community through our district website concerning course content, grades, assessments, activities, and events. 3) Enhance the learning environment by developing online resources that make information and services easily accessible. 4) Increase the use of course management systems throughout the curriculum to reach a more diverse student make-up.
 * Technology Based Strategic Plan of the Public Schools of Potterville: **
 * Technology Planning Team **
 * OUR VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES **
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Analysis Major Goals and Objectives Actions Budget Classroom and Computer Lab Management Conclusion