B. ALLOCATION PROPOSAL
GENERAL FUND ALLOCATIONS ARE TENTATIVE. THE AMOUNTS ALLOCATED MAY BE REDUCED BY EXECUTIVE RESTRICTIONS AND/OR INTERNAL REDUCTIONS.
NETWORKING SYSTEM, 12650
1. Purpose
To allocate funds for data networking that provides Internet working of school networks with the Department's Wide Area Network (WAN) and provide Internet access and service 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 maintenance charge on the telecommunication equipment and software support used by the Department. The funds are provided to install, upgrade, operate and support the Department's Internet servers and services for all users; and support installation and operation of the school network; and school local network operating systems. Program funds are also used to purchase and maintain network and computer security system hardware and software.
2. Rationale for Allocation
$1,065,327 is allocated to the Network Support Services Branch (NSSB). NSSB will then expend the funds for personnel salaries, and to purchase and operate the WAN data and video network, Internet servers and services, and support local school network.
3. Guidelines for Implementation
Funds will be allocated and expended by NSSB. Funds will be expended to pay for yearly/monthly recurring support charges and toward 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
| Positions | FTE Perm | FTE Temp | ORG ID |
| Data Proc Sys Analyst | 2.00 |  | 532000 |
| Telecommunications Network Spec | 1.00 | 2.00 | 532000 |
| Total: | 3.00 | 2.00 | |
| Report Required: No | Report Due Date: |
