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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
