Minutes+from+3_8_12


 * 3PM Thursday 3/8/12 in The LMC**
 * Those Present: Mike Klugman, Tim Connolly, Linda Berry, Diane Leone, Sal DeAngelo, Justin Brown, Bill Reilly, Tom Michalek**

//Did not discuss....//
 * Review When the Next few meetings are;**
 * //Next meeting **is Thursday, 4/19/12** at 3PM in the LMC//
 * //Possible suggested dates 5/10/12 and 6/14/12?//


 * Review minutes from previous meeting**


 * Original teachers have network __printers__
 * Placed networked on the macbook cart in Jim Farnan's room
 * Need __wireless__ __print servers__
 * possible will be filled or expanded upon for next year
 * As more carts are added it is necessary to think ahead because the __wireless__is not built up the way it needs to be.
 * More carts may not be added next year (maybe one more iPad cart) the other carts will be re-alllocated for next year due to the re-configuring in the middle school (possibly no more teams with staff reductions)
 * Will some people give up their __network printer__?
 * re-allocations for next year will change this because the pilot will be over, reduction of staff and re-allocation
 * In LMC HS printers are still listed on the computers at the MS and sometimes things go to the HS
 * Tech support is aware of the issue and is working on it.
 * An iMac desktop will go into the MS library bank #13 and we will refine instructions for proper saving to network folder (save to desktop and then drag into network folder
 * Has been put in the LMC, **scanner and printer options need to be added**
 * Password control still needs to be updated in the LMC and the building labs
 * Has been fixed in the LMC and labs as of 3/20/12 but not yet fixed in RM114.
 * Help Desk Concerns:**
 * Tickets are being closed without notification to staff sending the ticket.
 * Tickets are being closed without the issues being completed
 * Tech Staff is aware of the issue and is working on a solution
 * Internet issues**
 * **Bandwith use has been on the rise this year**.
 * Issues with Google apps and use of certain websites has been extremely close at times during the day.
 * There has been discussion and debate on how we open the guest network to students and staff and possibly a change in allocation for next year.
 * The debate being that is this usage being used widely or are we supplying the same service as a Starbucks?
 * Google Apps email for students**
 * Visit to Stillwater by Tom Michalek on 3/2/12**
 * discuss findings (See Report):
 * We discussed some of the options used by Stillwater such as exchange and webdiv and the distrtict does not want to pursue these options because they would require additional costs and storage space. We are talking about more data use than required by Stillwater. Plus, we have a filter system already set up and ready to go wit Google mail. Justin mentioned we can also set up a protocol that allowed students to be automatically logged into there Google Apps when they log in the computer. In addition this would be an inter-office email that students would only use to communicate with other teachers and students within district. Also mentioned when teachers receive email from these students it would automatically be sent into the teacher outlook in box and not require a separate email log in!
 * This option has been very successful for Stillwater over the last five years and has been extremely beneficial with their 1:1 role out. Teachers use the portal to communicate with students, collect/ give and out assignments. Very useful with the iPad and demonstrating mastery with some of the apps by sending pictures of results through the inter-office email.
 * Next steps:
 * Set up a trial for Windows live accounts for just the 6th graders in Jim Farnan's and Tom Michalek's classes. Not that we would be switching to a different protocol for next year. We just wanted to test this other option to Google Apps to make sure we are making the right decision in relation to bandwidth speed, use of the office features, etc...
 * Role out of this feature is an all or nothing deal....meaning all students and staff will have access to this feature when logged into their Google app. Therefore:
 * Time will be set up during homebases to go over proper use of this portal with all three grades with Mike Klugman and Possibly Detective Whitley
 * Mike Klugman will make up a letter to be sent home with students to be signed and brought back as an addendum to the AUP sent out to Middle School students this year.
 * The planned role out the email on Google apps for 4th quarter to be used in the tech classes for 6th grade and possibly 8th.
 * Will be discussed at the next faculty meeting to let teachers know of the option and its possible benefits for storage, communication, and homework. We need to decide if Tom and Jim will do this or some other faculty. Also emphasizing this is not a separate email nor a separate log in. All email will go into their regular school outlook account and any responses will be sent back the same way.
 * Filtering:
 * There already is a protocol in place similar to the filter to flag any inappropriate material. Any others will be sent to a designated person in the building to monitor and follow through on possible cyber-bullying or other issue. This person could be an administrator, Detective Whitely or a teacher.


 * Discussion on projectors and repair needs, to be discussed at a later date.**