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NAHS Campus Wide High Density Wireless Infrastructure Project
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Milestones for campus wide electronic teaching and learning environment◦ Network infrastructure and internet access √
◦ Robust, high-density, managed wireless infrastructure
◦ 1:1 device for every student and teacher◦ Educational software—much of which is
free◦ Professional development and training for
teachers
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Current Wireless Device Placement for the first floor
The Wireless Access Placement is represented by the Green Dot ( )12 devices total
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Strategic Placement of Wireless Access Points to achieve High Density Coverage for the first floor
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High Density Coverage Heat Map of NAHS
◦ Expected Data Throughput Transmission Rates 5
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Benefits of Campus Wireless Network◦ Mobility: work, learn and study anywhere,
anytime◦ Real-time access to information anywhere◦ Real-time collaboration◦ Flexibility, convenience and simplicity◦ Strategic deployment◦ Ease of management
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Benefits of Campus Wireless Network–Students
◦ Access to resources and class materials 24/7◦ Self-paced instruction for personal mastery◦ Immediate feedback from teachers◦ Modern, flexible, personalized tool set◦ Access to free, shared resources such as Khan
Academy and Google Docs◦ Collaborative work and study◦ Capability to produce multi-media projects◦ Cloud repository for student work accessible
anywhere, anytime
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Benefits of Campus Wireless Network–Teachers
◦ New teaching and learning opportunities “Flipped” classrooms with podcasts online Project-based, multi-discipline courses with
collaboration
◦ Improved capability for near real-time assessment Real-time tests in class Assessments online enhance data analysis
◦ Improved productivity as mentors Differentiated instruction Monitor individual student progress online
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Benefits of Campus Wireless Network–Parents◦ Monitor student progress 24/7◦ Help students with homework
Watch online podcasts at home Access class materials and student work online
◦ Follow progress of curriculumBenefits of Campus Wide Network–
Administrators◦ Cost savings with e-textbooks◦ Improved teacher productivity◦ Expanded curriculum opportunities
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Requirements for creating a campus robust, high-density, managed wireless infrastructure
1. Wireless Connection Devices: Access Points with internal and external antennas [109 needed for NAHS]
2. Wireless Network Management: Controller Switch to manage up to 500 Access Points [system wide]
3. Management Maintenance Support4. Management Switches: Physical Connectivity with
Controller5. Software Installation: Site design and
programming6. Hardware Installation: Wiring and Mounting
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Costs for NAHS Wireless Infrastructure
CIP Components Cisco
Meru
Aruba
Cost Range
Wireless Access Points 109 109 109 $75,000-$85,000
System-wide Controller Switch w/ 500 Licenses
1 1 1 $23,000-$50,000
Support 1-Year [annual]
1 1 1 $7,000-$8,000
Network Switches 3 3 3 $23,500
Installation N.A. 1 N.A. $0-$32,000
Total $128,500-$198,500
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Comparable High-Density High School Implementations
Comparable Low-Density High School Implementations
Sq. FT Rooms Users
AP’s Cost
Bedford 220,000
80 930 125 $178,255
Burlington
360,000
100 1,200 104 $106,000
Haverhill 360,000
142 2,000 190 $176,133
N.A. 300,000
120 1,500 109 $165,000Sq. FT Rooms User
sAP’s Cost
Beverly 252,000
100 1,375 80 $71,302
Reading 375,000
130 1,395 22 $88,000
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Next Steps◦ Wireless Infrastructure at NAMS and 5
elementary schools [$127,000] Included in FY14 CIP Request
◦ Leasing of teacher computers with refreshment schedule Funding proposed through combination of
operating budget with educational foundation and other revenue
◦ Lease-to-purchase of devices for students Funding to be sought through parent purchase
options
◦ BYOD [Bring Your Own Device]13
