Meeting+Minutes+June+23,+2010


 * CPS:** The latest software update will be put on all computers that use it. This includes both teacher stations in the LMC labs, the computer in the front of the LMC.


 * Internet Explorer** will be updated to the 8.0 version.


 * Editing Software:** Lynn will compare pricing for both Pinnacle and Sony Vegas software, and the committee will decide which to purchase. Both work with the Flip cameras, as well as the Panasonics.


 * Laptops for Summer Curriculum Use:** Teachers who want their laptop during the summer must complete the loan form, which was sent to all staff. Any teacher who received approval should bring his/her computer to be updated by 6/25; the laptop is to be ready by 7/16.


 * Other equipment**, such as cameras, etc,: Make request to Sandy.


 * Wi-Fi:** The HS will be completely wireless in the fall. The middle school LMC will be wireless in the fall; the entire school will be wireless by 2011-2012.


 * Content filter:** Sal is looking at several filter products. The committee discussed less cumbersome procedures for unblocking sites for teachers.


 * Dell Laptop Cart Update:** It was re-imaged in January. Chris will re-image the typing lab and laptop cart (Some may want to flesh this out). Tom will do triage to see which computers are most in need of battery replacement.


 * New Teacher Orientation:** This is scheduled for August 31 and September 1.


 * Other Items of Concern:**
 * There will be consistency of programs on the LMC computers. Chris will re-image them over the summer.
 * The remaining middle school computers will not be re-imaged, unless there is a program on a specific computer.
 * PE department would like flat panel monitors. Sal will see if there are any available.


 * GroupWise:** The program is slow, because of the manner in which GroupWise accesses storage. Sal is looking to migrate from Novell to Microsoft and a Windows environment.


 * NEXT MEETING: Thursday, September 23, 2010**