For those requesting funding for any technology, the request MUST be approved by the Technology Department as part of Step One. We can only approve grant requests for items listed on the TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STANDARDS page and software found on the Denton ISD approved list. The Hardware Standards list can be found on The Grid, which will be accessible once new employees receive their Denton ISD login credentials. The Approved Software list can be found by going to the District home page – Staff - Technology – Software Approval Process – Approved Software List (third line from the bottom of the page)
Technology is anything that connects to a computer through a wire, a remote, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, an app, or a website. DPSF grant funds cannot be used to purchase computers (laptop, desktop, Chromebook, iPad, tablet) of any kind or paper printer/copiers, and all technology purchases must be pre-approved by the technology department. Please get in touch with your campus tech if you have questions.
In an effort to protect our staff and students and to ensure that they have the best learning experience, all Technology Hardware must conform to Denton ISD Technology Standards. Technology Hardware will be managed and updated in accordance with Denton ISD Technology Standards. This includes, but is not limited to, security patches to protect from known vulnerabilities and retiring hardware that no longer meets standards. The product life cycle that is set by developers and manufacturers drives our District Standards. At the end of a product life cycle, for the security of our staff and students, we discontinue using these devices and programs, regardless of funding source.
We are required to use DentonISD approved vendors. To access a list of these vendors, log in to your DISD Google (@g.dentonisd.org) account: Approved Vendor Lists The vendor number must be entered in the form for each item on your budget. If you would like to work on your budget before starting your application (recommended), please use the Grant Budget Template (select 2026-2027 NEW HIRE BUDGET) to list the items needed for the grant. This file will need to be uploaded to the application.
All reviews will be anonymous and confidential. A blind review process will apply during evaluation and selection. To ensure the screening process is fair, do not use any teacher or school names or identifying information (e.g. a school mascot, terms such as "RHS Raiders" or club names like the "DHS Fillies") on the application. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the application not to be considered for funding.
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