Tech Committee 9/18/2006

 

 

Attendance: Jon P, Jeff M, Dan L, Diane S, Tom W, Tom T, Robin , Scott G, Ric N, Stefanie C, Bob P, Rob S

 

 

 

Scott handed out 05-06 Accomplishments and we reviewed. Proceeded to review 06-07 goals.

 

Tom W spoke to the 3-year District plan (presently in its final year) and said he hoped someone from the high school committee would volunteer to serve on the District level committee.

 

Jon P gave input from things that came up in the Communication Committee meeting. Some of their recommendations have technology ramifications. Jeff provided Scott a hard copy of the committee minutes.

 

Tom W: SHS has received $54000 for equipment and $54000 for software from a class action settlement with Microsoft. TW has some ideas for possible uses but would like the committee solicit ideas for use of the money? We talked about pros and cons to various approaches to spending this money.

 

 

Scott moved on to goals:

      1) Work, discussion and task assignments

      2) what is our current equipment rotation?

            a) target is 3 years

            b) reality is closer to 5 years

 

The meeting shifted to a modified brainstorm of priorities (see list below). There are clearly a range of opinions among the group, which will lead to good discussion as we move forward.

 

The next meeting will begin with Jeff’s presentation of potential resources, followed by making additions to the list below, and beginning to wrestle with priorities.

 

Brainstorm Technology Needs w/o Prioritizing

      Freshman Academy: freshman assessment device

      Digital Classroom in Library

      Upgraded Email Server

      Improved usage of web site; home page to be default home page in all labs

      Digital monitors to greet people at entrances

      Support for implementation of science, math and engineering academy

      Expanded numbers of adequately sized computer labs

      Increased number of mobile labs

      Implementing state technology standards into curriculum

      Implementation of wireless network throughout campus

      Upgrade infrastructure

      SMS system

      Student Accounts

      Smartboards

      Routine Replacement Schedule

 

 

 

Other Topics

1. Better use of existing rooms. Scott will talk with department heads next Thursday and get back to us.

 

2. Regular meeting time?

      Tuesday morning? Morning block. 3rd Tuesday of Month. Next meeting October 17. 7:35. Room 124.