Justin H. Matthews, M.Ed Mountain Island Charter School Jennifer Lucas, M.Ed Voyager Academy

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

(and Technology!)Justin H. Matthews, M.Ed

Mountain Island Charter SchoolJennifer Lucas, M.Ed

Voyager Academy

Classroom Layouti. Age/Grade of studentii. Type of Learningiii. Versatilityiv. Aesthetic

Office Layouti. Privacy Needsii. Student Medical Needsiii. Reception/Waiting Areaiv. Aesthetic

Furniture

“Traditional”

Tables vs Desks

“Montessori”

Instructional Supplemental Accessoriesi. Whiteboardsii. Cork/Bulletin Boardsiii. Signage (Most ADA signage alreadyincluded in

building)iv. Televisionsv. Projection

Fixtures

Instructional Equipmenti. Any and all remaining items to execute charter

contractii. Consider not only core classroom, but specialty

and elective areas Support Equipment

i. Multipurpose/Cafeteria/Auditoriumii. Cleaning, Maintenance and Landscapingiii. Consider unique needs of school facility

Equipment

Network Backbone Hardwarei. Serverii. Network Switchesiii. Wireless Access Pointsiv. Communications

Network Hybrid/Softwarei. Firewallii. AP Controliii. Email systemiv. Shared Storage/Cloud

Technology

Studentsi. Computer Labs/Mobile Labsii. Classroom Technologyiii. Internet Useiv. EOG/EOC Testing

Teachersi. Instructional Technologyii. Desktops vs. Laptops vs. Tablets

Technology “End Users”

Master Site Plan/Classroom Floor Plan Internet and Phone Connectivity Delivery, Installation and Trash Removal

Plan Financing and long term budgetary

implications

Critical Path Items for FFET

State allows “pass through” of internet costs through MOU from DPI to bill ERATE for up to 70% of internet service through MCNC

Remainder of internet service costs can be covered through North Carolina Connectivity Initiative (state funded)

Bundle includes a state provided firewall and content filter

NC State Internet for Schools

“Cash and Carry” Conventional Financing

i. Generally requires collateral or guarantorii. Rates would be between LIBOR and cost of

capital (6-8%) based on strength of borrower Leasing

i. Leasing Company is the owner of FFET for duration of term

ii. Generally does not require additional collateraliii. Rates loosely based on cost of capital (9-14%)iv. Usually includes back end “Market Value” lump

sum payment

FFET Financing Options

Justin Matthews jmatthews@micharter.org(954) 815 9568 Jennifer Lucasjlucas@voyageracademy.net(954) 732 3122

Thank You!