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Katy
Independent School District
(ISD)
Our
collaborative projects with Katy
ISD are a testament to our tag
line “Excellence
through Experience”.
Since our contract initiation in
2002 with Katy ISD, we have
strategized, implemented and
maintained hundreds of
technology focused projects with
the same goal for all – to
provide Katy ISD students,
faculty and parents a dynamic
user experience for the
day-to-day activities associated
with educating children. The one
common thread that runs through
all the projects Xpediant
manages is technology.
Technology is an entity that
exists and lives very
prominently in everyone’s lives.
The word technology means
different things to different
people and to Xpediant, it is
defined as the vehicle used to
communicate and facilitate
educational processes. We
leverage computers, telephone
systems, video, web sites (both
external to the public and
internal for administrators and
teachers), enterprise level
servers, all the hardware and
software and the personnel to
make everything work in synergy
for 54 locations within Katy
ISD. Xpediant’s 37 experienced
consultants and technicians
allow Katy ISD, the students,
parents and faculty to learn and
work in the technology age and
places Katy ISD in a proactive
setting for all school districts
to model.
Selection Process
Since our contract initiation in
2002 with Katy ISD, we have
worked on hundreds of projects
and continue to maintain and
develop new projects as needs
arise. When Katy ISD selected us
as the vendors for their
technology needs, they utilized
the Centralized Master Bidders
List (CMBL) and the Catalog
Information Systems Vendor List
(CISV), which are maintained by
the Texas Building and
Procurement Commission. The TBPC
is responsible for qualifying
these vendors and verifying
their credentials. Xpediant has
been listed on both of these
approved vendor lists since
2001.
Project Management
Xpediant provides a wide array
of services to the district
including executive level
technology organizational
consulting, programming, project
management, systems engineering,
network engineering and
workstation support. Because of
the district’s growth it has
been necessary to grow the
resources to assist in running
technology. The technology world
creates additional demands from
viruses to software updates that
need to be incorporated to all
technology projects as well.
One of the most important
components of a successful
outsourcing agreement such as
this is to create a seamless
union between the outsourcing
company and the internal staff
of Katy ISD. Each Xpediant
member has an explicit job
within Katy ISD. It is crucial
that when a teacher or student
in a classroom has a
technology-related problem,
he/she can access the proper
resource to assist in resolving
this issue. The focus becomes on
providing the service in a
timely manner. Whether the
resource is employed by Katy ISD
or Xpediant is irrelevant to the
individual needing the
technology issue resolved. We
have carefully developed a
united technology department
comprised of both groups with
clear titles to ensure efficient
and effective service delivery
throughout Katy ISD.
The Core Projects
We
have worked on hundreds of
projects and continue to
maintain and develop new
projects as needs arise. The
technology world creates these
demands from viruses to software
updates. These are an overview
of the many projects Xpediant’s
collaborative effort with Katy
ISD where we have proven our tag
line of “Excellence through
Experience”.
- In the
2001-2002 school
year, the
district spent
$245,249 with
Xpediant. These
initial projects
covered the
implementation
of the
district’s email
system and the
infrastructure
for the
district’s KMAC
system.
- In the
2002-2003 school
year, the
district spent
$1,931,804 with
Xpediant. In
this year the
district was
focused on
rebuilding the
technology
infrastructure
to better
support the
district’s rapid
growth. Major
projects
included
building a
centralized
Redundant Data
Center,
standardizing
applications in
the classrooms,
building a
reliable, stable
and fast
infrastructure
with which to
support district
growth and
applications.
The three
components of
the KMAC system
(KMAC, Adcon and
KMS) were
released in
version 1.0. A
new electronic
grade book
system and
report card and
progress report
system was
implemented.
- In the
2003-2004 school
year, the
district spent
$3,933,618 with
Xpediant. In
this year the
district focused
on implementing
a new district
wide phone
system which
included phones
in each
classroom,
implemented a
new student
management
system to handle
student
schedules,
attendance,
textbook, heath
and discipline
management.
Updated versions
of the three
components of
the KMAC system
(KMAC, Adcon and
KMS) were
released in
version 2.0.
- In the
2004-2005 school
year, the
district spent
$4,482,148 with
Xpediant. In
this year the
district focused
on leveraging
system systems
and
infrastructure
from previous
years to bring
data directly to
teachers,
administrators
and parents. A
reporting portal
was built so
that teachers
and staff
members could
quickly access
data quickly
from the
classroom. All
district forms
were converted
to electronic
data flow
processes to
reduce printing
and manual
processing
costs. Updated
versions of the
three components
of the KMAC
system (KMAC,
Adcon and KMS)
were released in
version 3.0.
- To date in
the 2005-2006
school year, the
district has
spent $2,811,799
with Xpediant.
Major focus this
year have been
pulling data
together from
multiple systems
to allow
teachers and
staff members to
do in-depth data
analysis,
creating a
centralized data
warehouse and
building and
implementing
applications
that automate
previously
manual
processes.
Updated versions
of the three
components of
the KMAC system
(KMAC, Adcon and
KMS) are being
released in
version 4.0.
Results
Xpediant Educational
Solutions continues to provide
Katy ISD the knowledge and
expertise that places Katy ISD
on the leading edge of
technology in the education
arena. Communication and
education processes between
students, parents, and faculty
are effortless at Katy ISD.
Xpediant Educational Solutions
makes it happen every day.
Downloadable Resources
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Spealized_Applications_for_Katy_ISD.pdf
Specialized Applications
Take for instance our work with Katy ISD. Katy ISD was in
need of a complete replacement with a system utilizing current
technology that could provide data sharing with other vendor
purchased packages within the Katy school district. The necessary
changes were made and now the district’s needs are met
with advanced and specialized applications.
Katy ISD currently runs 150 software titles. Software applications
are downloaded on the computers of the administration
building according to user requirements and on all campus
computers depending on elementary, junior high or high school
level.
KISD District Wide Software (as of 9-12-05):
All Computers:
Adobe Reader 7.0 (1-05)
Crystal Reports Viewer, Active X Control (10-04)
EFI Specialty Fonts (2-05) Teacher Pack Fonts
File Upload Active X Control (10-04)
Macromedia Flash Player version 7.0.19.0 (10-04)
Macromedia Shockwave Player version 10.1.0.11 (10-04)
Material Safety Data Sheets (9-04)
Media Control Center, Active X Control (10-04)
Microsoft FrontPage 2003
Microsoft MovieMaker 5.1
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Producer 1.1
Microsoft Publisher 2003
Microsoft Visio 2003
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Quicktime Player 6.5 (4-04)
Trend Micro Antivirus
Windows Media Player 9
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
ZIP Central
As Licensed:
Adobe Acrobat 7.0 (Professional, Standard, Elements)
BoardMaker with SD Pro
Earobics Clinic V1.2 -Speech, Dyslexia, REACH Elem and JH
eInstruction Classroom Performance System - must submit Katynet
form to Educational Tech Dept for approval before purchase
Hayes TIPS (Textbook Inventory)
Horizon Food Service System
Kronos Manager
Marc Magician*** (1 per librarian)
Microsoft Project 2003
OVT/Term - Finance Delta Access Software
Qclock
Quicken 2004
SEER - 1 license for ESOL at ESC***
Vianet ID Badge Software
Win DVD (DVD Player Software) (9-04)
Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey - ESOL Testing Lab at
MRHS
Zangle
Elementary Software:
All Computers:
Accelerated Reader 6.32
Finale Notepad
GeoMap
GeoSkills
Kid Pix Deluxe 4.0 (4-05)
Larson's Elementary Math (8-04)
Larson's Intermediate Math (8-04)
Neighborhood Map Machine
Type to Learn
Type to Learn, Jr
Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center
As Licensed:
American Sign Language - 1 year pilot MPE for Deaf Ed re-eval 05-06 ***
Elite Vision - Taylor Yearbook
Ellis Kids Essentials – ESOL
Ellis Level 1 & 2 – ESOL
ETS Parapro Assessment
Imagination Station - reading intervention - dyslexic program only
Kidspiration 2.1
Larson's Matemáticas Saltarinas (Bilingual campuses only)
MIDI Drivers (Hutsell Music Lab - Pilot in evaluation)***
Sibelius Scorch Plug-in
Super Source ETA Cuisenaire CD - Approved for campus purchase
Vision Explorer***
Junior High Software:
All Computers:
Finale Notepad
Geometer's Sketchpad 4.06
Larson's Algebra 1
Larson's Pre Algebra
Typing Master (8-04)
As Licensed:
A+ Certification Labs*** (course is no longer taught)
Accelerated Reader 6.32
Adobe InDesign CS2 (Taylor YB Pro Users)
Adobe Photoshop CS2 (Taylor YB Pro Users, Webmaster, ITF)
Elite Vision - Taylor Yearbook JH
ExamView Pro 4.0 Test Generator - Prentice Hall
Family & Consumer Science Modular Labs- JH***
Finale (8-04)
Graphical Analysis 3.0 (12-04)
Holt Test Builder Test Generator
Industrial Tech Lab Software Pak-JH ***
Inspiration 7.0 (250 per JH)
Math Type 5.2a (2-05 update)
Paint Shop Pro
Plato Pathways
Polar Software for Watches***
Read 180 1.6 (8-05) MCJH only
Taylor Tools for InDesign - Taylor Yearbook (8-05)
TI Connect! 1.6 (2-05 update)
TI Interactive! 1.3 (4-05) (1 license per campus)
TrackMate 4.22 (2-05 update)
Vernier Logger Lite 1.3
Vernier Logger Pro 3.3
Vision Explorer***
High School Software:
All Computers:
Finale Notepad
Geometer's Sketchpad 4.06
Larson's Algebra 1 (8-04)
Larson's Pre Algebra (8-04)
Microtype Pro 3.0
As Licensed:
A+ Certification Labs*** (course is no longer taught)
Academic Decathalon 2003
Adobe GoLive CS2
Adobe Illustrator CS2
Adobe InDesign CS2
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Audacity .wav Editing (2-04)
AutoCad Architectural Desktop
AutoCad Inventor
BARN Alcohol 1 (9-04)
BARN Alcohol 2 (9-05)
BARN Human Sexuality 1 (9-04)
BARN Smoking 1 (9-04)
BARN Stress Management (9-04)
Bryce 5.5
Chemventory (3-04)
Digital Scout
(Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer)***
ExamView Pro 4.0 Test Generator - Prentice Hall
Finale (8-04)
Graphical Analysis 3.0 (12-04)
Holt Test Builder Test Generator
HSTE
HuskerPower 5.1
Logitech Image Studio 7.30
Macromedia Studio MX
Mathtype 5.2a (2-05 update)
Microsoft Visual Studio
Plato Pathways
PlayMaker Pro (2-04)
Polar Software for Watches***
Poser 3.0
Read 180 1.6 (8-05)
Show Works 2003***
Sibelius 3.0 (8-04)
Taylor Tools for InDesign - Taylor Yearbook (8-05)
TI Connect! 1.6 (2-05 update)
TI Interactive! 1.3 (4-05) (30 per campus)
Tournament Management Systems (Tennis) 4 installations at
CRHS only
TrackMate 4.22 (2-05 update)
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