B. ALLOCATION PROPOSAL
NETWORKING SYSTEM, 12650
1. Purpose
To provide funds for data networking that provides internetworking of school networks with the Department's Wide Area Network (WAN) and provide access to the Internet backbone for all schools and offices. The program funds provide resources to purchase and operate necessary equipment, supplies, and support services for WAN data and video networks. The program funds are also used to pay for the on going recurring FIXED maintenance charges on the telecommunication equipment, Internet/telecommunication service software, and maintenance of the Department's central computer server hardware/software. The funds are provided to install, upgrade, operate and support the Department's Internet servers and services for all users; funds are also used to support installation and operation of the school network and school local network operating systems. Program funds are also used to purchase and maintain some video telecommunication equipment.
2. Rationale for Allocation
The funding amount is allocated to Network Support Services Branch (NSSB). NSSB will then expend the funds to purchase and operate the WAN data and video network, Internet servers and services, and for networking support services for the Department.
3. Guidelines for Implementation
Funds will be allocated and expended by NSSB. Funds will be expended to pay for yearly/monthly recurring maintenance support charges, software subscription charges and towards the purchase of new and upgraded equipment and supplies.
Funds are to be expended in accordance with the guidelines found in the "FMS User Policy & Process Flow Guide," personnel rules and regulations, and procurement law.
4. Allocation of Resources
| Position | FTE Perm | FTE Temp | Organization ID |
| Data Proc Sys Analyst | 2.00 |  | 532000 |
| Telecommunications Network Spec | 1.00 | 2.00 | 532000 |
| Total: | 3.00 | 2.00 | |
Character "B" will be allocated to Organization ID, "532000".
| Report Required: No | Report Due Date: |
