I.
Old Business
A. Acquired 10 reconditioned computers from the state.
B. Discarded 4 older computers.
II. New Business
A. Went over the Parent Community Technology survey
- Was sent out with information packets in August.
- 38 families responded
- Complete results are available on our website
B. Tech Goals 2006-2007
- Multimedia Center in the Lunchroom
a. New TV and DVD/VCR
(1) Hang on wall (Dave will talk to Henry)
b. May ask PTA to purchase
- Acquire 2 new scanners for Grades 4-6
a. Christie will price check and perhaps get them donated.
- Acquire digital camera for student use
a. Nikki will price check.
b. Looking for a basic, starter camera.
- Acquire more computers running Win XP
a. Get three to replace those running Win. 98 or Win 2000.
(1) Discard older computers - see if we can donate to
families from the schools that don’t have computers.
- Internet Safety
a. Mike will research and get back to the committee at the
next meeting.
- Kidspiration/Inspiration Software
a. Purchase a media disk and 8-10 licenses for Kidspiration
for the 2007-07 school year.
(1) Use in grades 2-4
b. Check into acquiring Inspiration for grades 5-6 for the
2007-08 school year.
- Design a teacher proficiency survey
a. To help guide professional development decision-making.
b. Use Laurel School's checklist for immediate self-
assessment.
(1) Teachers mark the items they know.
(2) Teachers write about the areas they would like to have more
information/training.
III. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 at 6:30.
A. Tentative dates for next two meetings will be March 20th and May 15th.