Meeting+Minutes+March+10,+2011

Attendees: Mike Klugman, Sal DeAngelo, Tim Connolly, Leslie Bruff, Ed Gill, Tom Michalek


 * MS Technology Meeting Agenda for March 10, 2011**


 * Status of Tech Bond - The BOE has decided to table this indefinitely for now.
 * All items and funding that were included are tabled for now
 * //This means no wireless for the Middle school// -- except for addition of two ports will be possibly installed. After further discussion we have foud most of the Middle school is covered now. We just need to determine the current weak signal spots. It will not work as well as other buildings but at least it will be wireless
 * No virtual client except for on a trial basis
 * More was discussed with upgrades


 * 21st Century Learning Meeting update
 * Most of the discussion was about the changes to the Tech Bond which are now tabled
 * LAN school demo: Presentation of a virtual observation client to monitor other computers in the classroom through the teacher desktop. This demo was given to show teachers that with new technology you still have the ability to monitor student work. Was requested that this software would be put on the machines in both labs of the LMC, Rm. 114, Rm 128. One of the machines in Rm. 137 and on the PC laptop cart.


 * Promethean Boards update
 * Rm 116 - The Board in Rm 116 now works. It was made operational during February break. Ms. Herendeen now has pens and is using the board. The placement of the board can be possibly changed at another time if needed. Right now the board is working!


 * Lan school update - This program works great. It is currently on all the machines in the LMC. All except one in Rm 128 and it still needs to be put on all the machines in Rm.114 and the PC laptop cart. Tom and Jim like the program and it works well. Tom would like to get it on all the machines for better effect. Tim says it works well. However, thinks Schoolview has more features.


 * BEST Meeting update - next meeting 3/15
 * Nothing to report.- Have not had the meeting yet.


 * Summer upgrades - NOS, Exchange, Windows7
 * Moving from Novell to Windows client for network and email. Will be implemented in phases. We will also be moving to Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010. Sal expressed providing opportunities for training. Tim and I expressed the idea of bringing back Tech Camp. A separate camp for teachers devoted to training on technology. Sal said he would talk to Jody Monroe. We also suggested talking to Diane Reagan.


 * Schedule meeting for the rest of the year? 1st Thursday of the month?
 * Next meeting will be April 7 @ 3PM in the LMC. At this time we will determine with hopefully more people who can attend to make sure the first Thursday is ok with everyone for the rest of the year.