Technology Campus Design
Committee –
Meeting began at
Present: Diane Stacy, Tom Walz, Ric Nudell, John Pandolfo, Scott Griggs,
Linda McSweeney, John Lewis
Lengthy discussion centered around clarifying the charge of this committee. Particularly in light of recent funding requests that have been sent to the committee.
2 technology proposals/requests were reviewed:
Tom reviewed funding streams with approximate amounts that he oversees. It was also acknowledged that there are other grant and budget sources which could in part be used for technology(see 4/27 minutes). However, it was not clear what amounts have already been decided on.
Next action
Proposal 1: Mike Gilbert to meet with Tom, Diane and Jeff (Scott to contact Mike)
Proposal 2: Linda McSweeney to meet with Tom, Diane and Jeff
The new school management system was discussed, which is being piloted next year, projected to start in January. Interested teachers should contact Rob or their department head. This system includes a component that will replace eClass. The system is capable of being accessed outside of school, but will not be done that way initially for identity security reasons.
The tech team is purchasing and installing a hardware firewall this summer, that will provide better network security, including filtering SPAM. They are also planning to install Groupwise sometime next fall.
(Groupwise as explained by Novell is . . .
a complete collaboration software solution that provides information workers with e-mail, calendaring, instant messaging, task management, and contact and document management functions.)
The closing discussion revisited the charge of this
committee including the need for a strategic technology plan that could be
referred to as technology purchases and decisions are made. Using this group as
a facilitator of better use of resources was also discussed, including the
availability of tech program classrooms during Block 4.
Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully,
Scott Griggs