Campus Operations Technology, Infrastructure and Facilities (February to July). In order to understand current technology, infrastructure and facility-related needs, the PLA operations team will conduct a detailed Operational audit. This will include the following key activities: • Review current scholar-focused learning technology, such as laptops, iPads and more against projected need in 2020-21 school year, building in a buffer for misplaced and non- functional devices. • Review current teacher instructional technology against projected need in 2020-21 school year, building in a buffer for misplaced and non-functional devices. • Review infrastructural technology and systems such as the PA system, WAN and Wi-Fi capabilities, mass communication systems and more. • Audit current technology vendors by reviewing recent quotes and service history. • Conduct a large equipment review including management, warranties, repair etc. • Obtain detailed school floor plans. • Review the state of school facilities including whether window/door or other access point repair is needed, whether facility improvements such as fresh paint are needed. • Review current classroom furniture against projected needed. • Review Maintenance Staff work shifts and Responsibilities. • Review Front Office staff and responsibilities. • Review current Operations Manager (if applicable) and their responsibilities. • Review Food Service staff and their responsibilities. • Obtain Account Information and access for all utilities including Gas, Water, Electricity and Waste Management. Based on the findings of this operational audit, PLA will implement the following next steps between May and July 2021: • Renew/update technology vendor relationships based on the audit findings. • Work with refined list of tech vendors to ensure needs for all scholar learning, educator- facing and infrastructural technology is met prior to the start of the school year. • Work with an audited list of large equipment vendors for appropriate servicing and safety certifications to be in place prior to the school year. • Use school plans to ensure appropriate maintenance of Safety Exits, Fire Alarms, Door Locks, Safety Cameras and other safety-related equipment. • Use school facility audit to implement facility improvements as required to make the school facility operational. • Order furniture from a refined list of furniture vendors to meet anticipated need. • Review current support services staff to ensure alignment with current school needs. • Transfer Utility Accounts, if and when appropriate....
