Meeting+Minutes+October+19,+2010


 * In Attendance: ** Linda Berry, Justin Brown, Chris Coccio, Tim Connelly, Sal DeAngelo, Jim Farnan, Diane Leone, Tom Michalek, Steve Owens, Bill Reilly, Eileen Pasquini


 * Upcoming Meeting Dates: ** 11/30, 12/21, and 1/18


 * iBoss: ** J'aime Foust, the BOCES School Library Services Coordinator, will give Sal a list of BCSD’s databases, so that the information within will not be subject to the filter. Computers on the Mac cart are having some issues with the filter. There are inconsistencies in the filter challenges. The tech department is addressing these.


 * Computer Problems: ** Computers in the LMC labs are restarting periodically. These problems will be addressed within 2-4 weeks.


 * YouTube Downloader: ** Teachers are not always following copyright law in their downloading practices. Sal will further investigate fair use provisions. Teachers will still be allowed to use the downloader to convert audio and video to MP3 format.


 * Pinnacle Licensing: ** We should have Pinnacle by next week. Six sites will be reserved for the LMC labs, with the other four locations to be decided.


 * Elimination/Replacement of Applications: ** It was agreed that if a program currently being used in the district is eliminated, another program or option will replace it, and teachers will be informed of the need for elimination.


 * Workstation Only Option: ** The tech department needs to ensure a basic level of security in computer use. Everyone is expected to log in with a unique username and password. Guest accounts can be set up for substitutes. Sandy will look into this. There will be a guest account on the wireless network.

Laptops used remotely obviously cannot access the district network. They automatically revert to an open login.


 * GenYes: ** The grant has been extended, allowing the program to be extended to the high school as an internship program.


 * Replacing LCDs with CRTs: **


 * Technology Needs: ** Sal will speak with the principals to identify school needs. He will ask M. Tebbano for his recommendations for the hardware budget, and determine what can be funded.


 * Laptop Update: ** The Workstation issue will be solved by an upgrade to the wireless network. There are glitches with many of the computers. Furthermore, the laptop batteries are wearing out. The possibility of replacing the laptops with iPads was discussed.

Patroon 8 teams are currently use their Mac laptop carts. Patroon 6 will be receiving Mac 30 laptops as well.


 * BEST (Tech Liaison) Meeting: ** Sal gave a summary of the meeting. The major issue is SMS. Only two districts use it locally. He is looking into other possibilities.


 * Technology Literacy: ** It was recommended that all teachers have a standard means of assessing students’ technological literacy at different grade levels. Tim will email the committee members a document on technology standards.


 * Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 3 PM **