Lincoln Technology Plan - Estimated Costs

Lincoln Action Plan -- Network Acquisition Goals and Costs

To expand dial-up Internet access from a single connection to multiple connections.

Option A. Add a proxie server and VICOM software. This allows 5 simultaneous users on a single telephone line. These figures include the cost of a hub, network cards, and cabling and assumes that a network server is not purchased, as specified in Goal 2. This option might be desirable as a first step toward achieving Internet access in each classroom. Purchase of a file server as noted in Goal 2 could be a later phase.

Goal 1A	Hardware	Software	Total Price	Comment
Hub (24 ports)	$ 400
Network Cards	$ 1,800
VICOM software		$ 400		5 user pack
Cables (Category 5)	$ 300
Internet E-Mail Accounts			$ 250	25 email accounts
Total Option A	$2,500	$ 400	$3,150

Option B. Purchase a direct connection through an Internet service provider. If K-12 network, this includes installation of a high speed line (56KB), router, and Internet service fees. (Note: This option requires the creation of a local area network as noted in Goal 2.)

Goal 1B	Hardware	Printer	Software	Total Price	Comment
Direct Internet Connection	$ 5,000			$ 5,000	Uses K-12 Network Bundle

To create a local area network. Network existing machines and purchase a network server. (Assumes that personnel is hired to support this goal.) Assumes that Internet access is via a single telephone line and modem connected to the server. Also assumes that the network hub, network cards and cabling were purchased in Goal 1.

Goal 2	Hardware	Software	Total Price
Network Server	$5,000
Computer Monitor	$ 350
ANAT/Apple Share		$2,000
Tape Backup System	$ 600
Tapes	$ 100
AntiVirus Software		$ 300
Uninterruptible Power Supply	$ 300
Total Goal 2	$ 6,350	$ 2,300	$8,650

Provide every classroom with a network ready workstation.

Minimum specifications would include:

Processor: PowerPC (603/604 processor)

RAM: 16MB (32 MB recommended)
Hard Disk: 1 GB minimum
Display: 15 inch multisync
CD-ROM:8X minimum (12X recommended)
Network:10 Base T Ethernet capable
Sound:Built-in (External speakers recommended)
Keyboard:Extended
Mouse:Standard
Operating System:OS 8 or better
Surge protector

Options for multimedia machines:

Video input/output port

Enhanced Microphone
External speakers
2-3 GB hard drive
32 MB RAM (minimum)

Goal 3	Hardware	Total Price	Comment
Kindergarten	$ 1,700		includes monitor
Classrooom 2	$ 1,700		includes monitor
Special Education	$ 1,700		includes monitor
Classroom 4	$ 1,700		includes monitor
Principal	$ 300		Network card
Office Secretary	$ 300		Network card
Guidance			Move Macintosh LC to this room
Surge Protectors	$ 120		$20 each
Computer Carts (4)	$ 800
Chairs (4)	$ 180
Total - Goal 1	$ 8,500	$ 8,500

To create a mini-lab which consists of twelve networked computers and a laser printer. This lab would be used for classroom instruction and would provide a computer lab for community access and instructional programs. With the addition of these computers, the computer to student ratio within the school would be four students to every one computer (4:1). Classroom teachers would be able to take an entire class to the lab, although two students would need to share one computer.

Goal 4	Hardware	Printer	Software	Accessories	Total Price
Multimedia Computer Stations (12 @ $1700 each)	$ 20,400
Laser Printer		$900
Network Cards and Cables (12 machines)	$ 1,200
Hub (16 ports)	$ 250
Outlet Strips (12)				$ 250
Tables and Chairs				$3,500
Integrated Software Package such as Clarisworks or MS Office			$2,500
Total Costs	$21,850	$ 900	$2,500	$3,750	$29,000

Lincoln Action Plan -- Network Acquisition Goals and Costs

Last Revised:10/21/97