EPISD TV Studio

By timholt

  • Creation of EPISD TV Studio

    Created as part of a Project ABCD Grant. Designed to provide original programming for Cable Channel 14, distance learning classes as well as provide satellite programming for EPISD campuses.
    Under direction of Staff Development.
    Designed to be run by a three%u2013person crew: Executive Producer, Director, Video Production Specialist. (All crew trained to do all aspects of work.)

  • Change of Supervision

    EPISD TV Studio moved under the direction of Technology and Information Services.

  • E Rate

    E-Rate Year Four: Provided Video Conferencing Equipment to all EPISD campuses. No department was assigned to oversee the equipment or training of teachers VC equipment.

  • Restructuring

    Became part of Instructional Services
    Instructional Services given oversight of the EPISD video conferencing equipment.
    Plan developed to reorganized structure of TV Studio. Channel 14 programming was dropped from production. Emphasis moved to training and video conferencing.
    One employee was dismissed due to disciplinary actions. That employee was never replaced due to budget cutbacks. Studio went from 3 to 2 person operation.

  • Video Conferencing

    EPISD TV Studio given oversight of EPISD Video Conferencing equipment and training.
    Plan developed with Executive Director of Technology Services to update TV Studio from analog to digital. Initial budget estimate of $1,000,000 to be spread out over a period of three years.

  • First RFP process begins

    Technology Services given go-ahead to create RFP and get bids for Studio refit.

  • RFP and Consultant

    Estimate of cost drops to approx. $400,000 for total project. RFP created and sent out. $400,000 set aside for first year of project. Consultant hired to oversee project. Company selected to refit studio in collaboration with consultant. Project to be presented to board September and begin October 2007.
    $400,000 rollover for TV Studio moved to salaries. Project put on hold.

  • Second Attempt at Refit RFP

    RFP process begins again. Rehire Consultant to redo RFP to match updated software/hardware.
    New estimate for total project $415,000. Met with Mr. Parker, Mr. Stiles, and purchasing office to set RFP process in motion. Three funding options were discussed, including three year lease of equipment, complete payment, and combination of the two. Funding to come from refunded TEAMS implementation monies.

  • Second RFP Halted

    Project halted at urging of CTO.

  • Current Status

    Current EPISD TV Studio is in severe need of upgrading. Current equipment does not meet industry standards and in many cases does not work.