INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT
The Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 (SSBA) was passed in the 2014-2015 Enacted Budget and approved by New York State voters in a statewide referendum held during the 2014 General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. The Smart Schools Bond Act authorized the issuance of $2 Billion of general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunity for students throughout the state. The following is Salamanca City Central School Districtโs plan to use our district allocation in our continuing effort to achieve our school districtโs educational mission and secure the safety of our students and staff.
The Salamanca City Central School District was allocated $1,614,452 in funds from the $2 Billion authorized.
AUTHORIZED USES OF SSBA FUNDS
Install High-Speed Broadband or Wireless Connectivity
For Schools
For Communities
Acquire Learning Technology Equipment or Facilities (Devices)
Construct, Enhance and/or Modernize Educational Facilities to
Accommodate PreK Programs
Provide Instructional Space to Replace Classroom Trailers
Install High-Tech Security Features in School Buildings and on School Campuses.
PROPOSED USE OF SSBA FUNDS
50 Iroquois Prospect
1. School Connectivity $ 360,838 $ 257,872
Network Switches, Wireless Access Points & Wireless Controller, Data Cabling, Fiber Optic Backbone upgrade, Data Closet Grounding Upgrades, Wireless Network cabling, General Purpose Cat 6 Data Cabling.
2. Classroom Technology $ 51,000 $ 19,500
Interactive Whiteboards & Projectors
4. High-tech Security $ 368,485 $ 141,152
Secured Entrances, Access Controls/Cabling, District Wide VOIP with mass communication/emergency functions, IP Security Cameras, NVRs, Security Video Surveillance Cabling, Electronic Door Access, Door Hardening
GRAND TOTAL $1,198,847 = $780,323 $418,524
Posted 10/23/2018
PUBLIC HEARING 12/04/18
FINAL APPROVED USE OF SSBA FUNDS
1. School Connectivity $ 655,776
Network Switches, Wireless Access Points & Wireless Controller, Data Cabling, Fiber Optic Backbone upgrade, Data Closet Grounding Upgrades, Wireless Network cabling, General Purpose Cat 6 Data Cabling.
4. High-tech Security $ 956,520
Secured Entrances, Access Controls/Cabling, District Wide VOIP with mass communication/emergency functions, IP Security Cameras, NVRs, Security Video Surveillance Cabling, Electronic Door Access, Door Hardening
GRAND TOTAL $1,612,296
For questions/comments regarding the Plan, please e-mail: Superintendent.