Minutes+from+6_14_12

=**Minutes From 6/14/12 BCMS Technology Committee**=
 * 3PM Thursday in The LMC** **Those attended: Tom Michalek, Mike Klugman, Linda Berry, Bill Reilly,** Tim Connelly, Jim Farnan

Begin a Discussion on Day 1 of 2012-13 // Our goal is to have the district ready by 8/24. // //We could not really talk aobut this with out the tech support in attendance to help us facilitate what we could or could not// //accomplish.// // BC@Home will be replaced with BC Central – we will be starting the testing phase soon. Once this is launched we // // can see if you request can be accommodated. //
 * Next meeting are;**
 * //Setting up our first meeting date for next year 9/13/12 sound good?////Was not confirmed because key players were absent. Will send out in email and at to the end of minutes later.//
 * Items from last meeting:**
 * Google Apps email for students update:
 * New District Protocols for next year:
 * The new AUP for next year....update?
 * // Sal's Response via email (in blue)---Tom has committee's recommended changes and it is working with BOE Policy Committee ...// //Tom's response: The AUP committee is still in process but the tetative plan is to go with the plan that was decided on by the board last Fall. Each student will sign in the September and in the following years, 6th graders and new students will get signed and will be kept track of in the LMC. Should the email procedure be asked a separate item to be signed by students in the Fall too? Will discuss again at our September meeting.//
 * Machine Configuration for next year in the building?
 * Updates on new machines and swaps
 * //New machines are planned for the 7th grade teams and will further be determined with the EETT grant this summer and when Mike K. meets with Sal and Jody.//
 * Can teachers sign any out for the summer? --clarification
 * ====// We prefer not to sign out any technology from the carts. We need to perform updates and use technology for various events during the summer. In regard to other systems, all teachers need to have an updated user agreement on file for any technology that leaves the building (as approved by principal) and need to fully understand that the responsibility for a lost or damaged computer will fall solely on them. There is no accidental protection on any of the new equipment (it is just too cost prohibitive) and the District's insurance deductibles are too high to cover most devices should they be stolen. //====
 * New Items:**
 * New Items:**
 * What needs to be ready?
 * ====Software on machines in the LMC? Computer labs?====
 * // Service tickets for any changes – remember re-imaging will be kept to a minimum this summer. //
 * ===Do we need to send lists?===
 * ===// Service tickets //===
 * Can these be taken care of before September?
 * Are we having all students sign the AUP?// YES – details to follow – Mike is aware of this and will direct the building effort //
 * Will the same building tech leaders have limited administratve privledges?// I see no reason to make any changes here. We should verify continued interest. Anyone who is not serving in this role should have the admin right removed to protect themselves. The quickest way a virus can propagate a network is through someone with admin rights. One click on a phishing email by someone with admin rights versus someone without can cripple the network! //
 * What are priorities?
 * Other Items**
 * New computers for Computer Lit and ATM// Room 128 – 30 Dell GX-745's and 30 new 19" LCD Monitors, Other Lab- 30 –iMac's //
 * New monitoring software for Macs and PCs -- an overview// We have two more years of a District license for LanSchool – It is dual platform and we expect to install it on all computers in carts, labs and wherever else it is needed or requested. It is very easy to use. //
 * Google Chrome to be put on all macbooks for next year-
 * No response from Justin or the tech office:(
 * Possible options for giving LMC staff access to BC@home to sent home notices for overdue books
 * We will miss you Linda:(// yes indeed! //
 * **Other Concerns:**
 * //Some of the tech committee members expressed concern over a growing dis-connect with tech support and this committee. Having these meetings and not having technology support members present makes it awfully hard to generate dialogue and accomplish items and ideas that require direct input from BC tech support. Just as the admintrative and faculty perspective are of equal importance, the technical support professional expertise and input are needed to help this committee funtion effectively.//