Budget

__//**Project Budget**//__

Washington Elementary's total amount allocated for this project $1.5 million dollars. Our preliminary budget calls for approximately $698,000 dollars. The budget has been organized to address Washington's infrastructure backbone, network device connectivity, network devices, licensing and finally miscellaneous costs. The following categories are:


 * Main Distribution Frame (MDF)
 * Intermediate Distribution Frames x4 (IDF)
 * Wireless Access Points
 * Building Wiring
 * Classroom Equipment
 * Licensing
 * Miscellaneous/Time

As you can see in the budget (Appendix B), each category represents a large portion of the overall project. Each portion is broken down into its individual purchases needed to complete that portion of the overall project. Reference material concerning the budget is available in the References section of this document.

Washington's modern infrastructure represents the culmination and implementation of several cutting-edge technologies which will allow Washington's students to grow with time and technology. The MDF is considered the central hub of Washington's infrastructure. It consists of the Cisco Catalyst 2951 Router, Cisco Catalyst 4900M switch and other assorted power/monitoring systems. Our MDF provides connectivity for each network capable device to the rest of the district and the Internet. The 4900M represents a major cost savings for this project. Its capability of integrating fiber optic technology as well as Ethernet technology allows us to replace two physical switches and fiber optic nodes throughout the building. This represents a cost savings of approximately $25,000. Total cost for the MDF is $37,313.01.

Washington's four IDFs serve as the primary means of connectivity for classrooms throughout each wing of the building. Each closet will have two Cisco Catalyst 4948 switches providing network services such as e-mail, Internet, printing and telephone service throughout the building. These switches are interconnected with fiber optic cable and connected to the MDF with a specialized fiber optic cable run. Total cost for the IDFs is $69,385.72.

Cisco Aironet 1260 Wireless Access Points (AP) are responsible for Washington's wireless network backbone. Ten APs will be deployed throughout the school to ensure optimal coverage. These access points come equipped with Gigabit Ethernet ports which ensure optimal amounts of bandwidth are provided to all wireless network devices. This also allows for introduction of student provided wireless devices for use in the classroom in the future with little to no effect on network performance. Total cost for ten access points is $7,170.00.

Building wiring creates the physical infrastructure for Washington. An approximate total of 1,200ft of fiber optic cable and 38,590ft of Ethernet cable will be needed for this project. Fiber optic cable will be responsible for connecting each IDF to the MDF. Cat 6 Unprotected Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet cable will provide physical connectivity to each classroom and office. Total cost for this portion is $118,231.26.

Classroom Equipment represents the largest portion of our overall budget. We have aimed to fully equip each classroom with at least 6 computers, IP Telephone, whiteboard and LCD projector. This equates to approximately $9137.03 for each of our new classrooms. A mobile computer cart is also available to supplement classroom computers at any time. A portable whiteboard and LCD projector will also be available for use. These tools ensure that each student will have the ability to use technology on a daily basis if required by the teacher. Total cost Classroom Equipment is $318,868.73.

Licensing allows Washington's staff and students to legally use any software which is installed on network devices throughout the school. Overall costs for software licenses are greatly reduced through our new Microsoft licensing agreement. This agreement allows us to pay a nominal fee, by student count, for an unlimited number of installations of Microsoft products on district workstations. Since we are not greatly increasing the number of students in the district with the addition of this building, there is no cost for Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Office 2010 and any other Microsoft software licenses. Specialized software designed to enhance instruction such as Numberworlds, Headsprout and SMART Notebook SE will be installed on each workstation. Each additional Cisco IP phone requires a Smartnet user license for use with our IP telephone system. Total cost for Licensing is $65,416.

Miscellaneous/Time is the final section which encompasses professional development, Internet access, tables/chairs and contractors. Dauphin Datacom has been contracted to provide two wiring contractors who will be onsite for approximately five working days and be responsible for installing and testing the physical infrastructure in the building. Level3 Communications will be on-site during the wire installation phase of this project to move Washington Elementary’s Internet connection to the new building. Once Level3 has completed its work, our network engineer will require two days to configure and test connectivity from Washington's MDF/IDFs to RASD's central networking core and the Internet. This work will include setup, integration and final testing of Washington's new 100MB Internet connection into RASD's wide area network. Tables and chairs will be provided to setup computers in the rear of each in each classroom. Finally, professional development will be provided through district resources which are already contracted through IU12 or through contracts associated with site licenses attached to NumberWorlds and Headsprout. Total cost for miscellaneous items is $81,571.20.