This is a very brief summary of the plans over the next two years regarding IT systems. This isn't a comprehensive list by any means; these are just the things I get asked about often.
Google Calendar on OregonSD.net
- All administrators required to use it now.
- Available to all staff now.
- Principals can require it of staff on their own timeline.
- People can begin using Gmail to check their Groupwise mail now, if they want.
- Spring 2009 training to train staff how to use Gmail.
- Full migration summer 2009, Groupwise will be discontinued.
- Discovery Streaming is current offering.
- Some interest in exploring Safari Montage.
- Is there interest in a formal assessment?
- Migrating by end of month from 10 Mbps over BCN to 20 Mbps dedicated fiber.
- Experimental proxy caching server (e.g. squid) in winter 2008
- Possible full squid implementation summer 2009
- Prepare for local cable access channels and TV to not be required by franchise agreement.
- Winter 2008- develop alternative delivery systems.
- Summer 2010- all classrooms have large, digital, SVGA-compatible displays (plasma, LCD screen, LCD projector, or DLP projector), through various funding sources (TIP, building, district)
- Summer 2010- video distribution system implemented to replace current analog system.
- 802.11n final spec ratification expected November 2008
- Phase 2 network infrastructure deployment spring 2009
- 802.11g managed APs deployed to elementary schools
- 802.11n managed APs installed in RCI, OMS, OHS
- All plans are dependent upon funding, which has not yet been approved.
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