Team+Two

=Throughout the year:= =Beyond year one:=
 * Before you begin: **
 * Evaluate your organization's needs
 * Prepare an acceptable use policy for your organization
 * Create a secure environment for files
 * Define the role of users on the network and assess bandwidth needs
 * Prepare for buying processes with purchase orders, accounts with suppliers, and repair facilities
 * Prepare for bandwidth and estimate use and adjust use to match availability
 * Create WiFi accessibility if appropriate, adding security measures as needed
 * Develop procedures to train teachers in use of technology in the classroom
 * Plan for system upgrades in hardware and software including antivirus
 * Maintain software licenses to be in full compliance of laws
 * Provide support and time for teachers to ask questions and ask for repairs
 * Verify that parents have access to necessary credentials for checking grades, assignments, and schedules
 * Evaluate budgeting for the current year to see if changes need to be made for the following year
 * Change passwords frequently and encourage the use of secure passwords for the protection of data
 * Provide lessons for the students in responsible and ethical use of technology
 * Prepare budget capital expenses in 1, 3 and 5 year blocks
 * Create a wishlist of items that could be purchased by a donor, or bought with gifts directed specifically to technology
 * Look for alternatives for programs that could save on licensing and renewal costs
 * Prepare a systematic approach to teach new ideas to teachers and train them to implement technology effectively in classes
 * Coordinate grant requests and Universal Service Fund (USF) Funding
 * Continue to experiment and try new technologies
 * Train your successor