Of particular importance to NetDay, Appendix B of the Strategic Plan incorporates by reference a "Telecommunications and Wiring Study" the District commissioned from a consulting firm in Boulder.

Cabling Recommendations and Standards are established in that report. A paraphrased and very brief synopsis of some of the more relevant recommendations and standards are presented here.

The NetDay model fits very nicely within the framework of the District Standards.

But always keep in mind the big picture. Obviously, we don't want to rip out the NetDay cabling as the remainder of the cabling plant is installed over the next few years.

Standard Cabling Configurations

Standard Classroom Configuration

• One telephone jack
• Two data jacks (In a pinch, one data jack could be used for video with proper balun.)

Computer Lab Configuration

• One telephone jack
• Thirty data jacks

Office Configuration (including conference rooms and other office areas)

• Two telephone jacks
• One telephone jack for fax, per cluster of offices
• Two data jacks

Library/Media Center Configuration

• Two telephone jacks
• One telephone jack for fax
• 10, 15, or 20 data jacks (small, medium, or large school)
• Two video jacks (coaxial cable)

Teachers' Lounge Configuration

• 1, 2, or 3 telephone jacks (small, medium, or large school)
• 2, 3, or 4 data jacks (small, medium, or large school)

Seminar Areas, Multi-purpose rooms, Gymnasiums, and Auditoriums

• One telephone jack
• Four data jacks

Custodial Areas and Kitchen

• One telephone jack
• Two data jacks

Boiler Rooms

• One telephone jack
• One data jack

Cable Type and Routing Guidelines

Choose a single, joint use telephone/data closet, where possible

Telephone Cable - Star Configuration

• Category 3 (4-pair UTP)
• From telephone room to each telephone jack

Data Cable - Star Configuration

• Category 5 (4-pair UTP)
• From hub location(s) to each data jack

Video Distribution Cable

• Not included in the plans or cost estimates at this time
• Choose media when site video need is determined
• Video over Category 5 cable is developing rapidly
• Coax cable is the conventional solution
• Additional data cable to each location should be evaluated based upon cost and suitability of Category 5 technology.

Other Cabling Standards and Recommendations

These topics include:

• Fire and Electrical code requirements
• Use of fiber when multiple telecommunications closets are required
• Outside cable and building entrances
• Cable replacement

Details for each school

This one-page per site spreadsheet shows the total number of locations of each category, along with the number of telephone and data cables projected to be installed into each area. An estimate of the total material and labor costs is also included.

A Final Note

NetDay's purpose is to put data cables into the classrooms. Don't perform these "minor extensions" if they will jeapordize your basic NetDay project.

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