Jennifer Biggs

The LTG ReSet Project, a three-year grant initiative by the Elmira City School District in partnership with the University of Rochester, aimed at reimagining and systemically transforming educational practices through technology for grades 9-12. The project focused on three main goals: increasing capacity for digitally rich learning environments, leveraging technology for enhanced access to learning, and utilizing educational technology to improve learning outcomes for all students. Key focus areas included high-leverage teaching practices such as eliciting student prior knowledge, providing directions for independent work, conveying content online, sharing student work, synthesizing learning, and giving feedback. The initiative successfully created digitally rich and responsive learning environments, increased student engagement, and fostered college and career readiness, with a sustainability plan established to continue these efforts.

This document outlines the Comprehensive District Counseling Plan for the Elmira City School District. The plan is designed to provide a sequential school counseling program aligned with national standards, focusing on students' academic, career, and personal/social development. Key commitments include fostering social-emotional learning, improving academic engagement and attendance, preparing students for college, career, and civic readiness, and cultivating a safe and supportive district climate. The overarching goal is to prepare students to become effective learners of character, achieve success in school, and develop into contributing members of society.

This document presents an amended Smart Schools Investment Plan, specifically Amendment 2, which outlines the reallocation of funds to enhance high-tech security features within school facilities. The adjustment is a result of cost savings achieved in school connectivity projects and evolving building usage, necessitating investments in secure entrance systems, security camera upgrades, and Digital Video Management System expansion. The plan ensures compliance with Smart Schools Bond Act requirements, including district instructional technology plan alignment, stakeholder consultation, and school board approval processes.

This document outlines the Contract for Excellence Plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, detailing the allocation of $7,864,744 across various schools and buildings. The plan focuses on programmatic areas including Time on Task, Class-Size Reduction, High School or Middle School Restructuring, Teacher/Principal Quality, Full Day Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten, English Language Learner Programs, Experimental Programs, and District-wide Programs to support educational improvements.

This Smart Schools Investment Plan details the allocation of Smart Schools Bond Act funds for Elmira City SD, focusing on two primary areas: School Connectivity and High-Tech Security Features. The School Connectivity initiatives include upgrading the wireless network for increased speed and device accommodation, expanding the backbone network infrastructure for enhanced stability, and replacing aging fiber and copper cabling. The High-Tech Security Features involve implementing centralized digital video management storage, upgrading security cameras, standardizing secure entrances with screening capabilities, and installing security film on doors and windows to improve overall campus safety and security.