Overview


 * 2008 DPS Instructional Technology Bond Program**


 * //In November, Denver voters generously approved the district’s historic bond initiative of $454M. Denver schools will soon have the opportunity to use a portion ($10M) of these funds to better outfit their classrooms with 21st century learning resources.//**


 * __Highlights of the DPS Instructional Technology Bond Program.__** //Details on each of these topics are included in the attached Bond Info document.//


 * 1) **A portion (approx. 38%) of schools’ total instructional technology bond funds will soon be available.** School’s bond allocation procedures and budgets are currently being finalized; additional information will be communicated to principals very soon.
 * 2) **Schools will be required to stretch their instructional technology bond expenditures over at least two years.** The district’s bonds are being sold in several bond packages, rather than selling all of the $454M bonds at one time.
 * 3) **The school distribution of instructional technology bond funds was determined by a committee of principals working with Ed Tech Dept. staff.** The funding is based on two school factors: Enrollment (75%) and Need (25%).
 * 4) **Schools must submit an updated Information Literacy and Technology Plan (Appendix E of the School Improvement Plan).** This plan must reflect how schools’ allocated instructional technology bond funds will be spent in support of their SIP’s. Educational Technology Department staff members are available to assist schools in revising their plans and budgets.
 * 5) **Instructional technology bond funds can only be spent on approved equipment.**
 * 6) **Resources have been assembled to help schools make purchasing decisions.**