Feb+28,+2007

1)  Heidi called the meeting to order at about 2:35. Members present: Heidi Dudley, Catherine Bratton, Corey Brueckner, Diane Frank, Mert Martens, Tina Baca. Present for part of meeting: Jason Whitehorn, Kevin Keena. Guest: Mike Porter, Curriculum Integration Specialist from the ESC.   2)   ** Budgeting for next year ** was the first item discussed. Heidi talked about equipment that departments may want to keep in mind when writing their budgets. Speakers for rooms could be a consideration if better sound quality is desired for the projectors. Heidi suggests a Logitech X-230 Speaker System that runs about $32.50 per unit. Remote mice were also discussed as something that would be an add-on to be considered for the projector/computer room systems if departments wanted more mobility while presenting in the classroom. Corey mentioned that Kevin Riebau has a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse in his classroom if anyone would like to see this type of equipment in action. There was also a reminder about the printers and how anything older than an HP-4000 is something that should be considered for replacement in the next year or two. Costs of print replacement cartridges were also discussed. 3)  Discussion on the budget naturally led into the **Grant Update**. Heidi mentioned that for installation of the brackets the price should be about $50.00 a room depending on the time it would take for drilling into each unique ceiling configuration. Departments that have existing brackets for the install need to have those brackets available and check their projector model numbers to be sure that the projector and existing bracket are compatible. The areas that will have installations done first will be: the two library labs, two math classrooms, the personal survival classroom, the tech ed lab, and the Social Studies Department. These areas were chosen for the first round of 15-20 installs because of the configuration and readiness of the rooms. Everyone who has not yet marked their areas for the projector placement was encouraged to do so. Discussion on projector/computer maintenance followed with the question being brought up on how we would implement this with the added computers and projectors that will be in the building. Who will take care of these computers with once monthly updates and other maintenance needs that keep a computer and a projector in good working order? Who should be added as an administrator on these computers and be responsible for making sure these systems are kept up to date? The response was that there should be certain people within each department added as administrators to each classroom computer and that the departments will supply Heidi with a list of who those with administrator rights will be. The idea of certain tech savvy kids within the building who could service these computers was also discussed. This may be an idea that could work, but the students involved would need administrative rights which brings up district security issues that will need to be worked out before this could be implemented. 4)  ** Registration Materials ** : The technology fee listed in the registration packet in previous years has been an optional opt-in request asking for $10.00. This request has not generated much revenue in the past (about $2600.00) so the discussion led into how to revise the request. Arapahoe lists the fee as $30.00 and is perceived as more of an opt-out fee which produces much more revenue (about $23,000.00) because of the way it is laid out on the registration form. Fees are totaled up for the parents with optional fees included in the totals. It was agreed that Heritage should also integrate at least a $25.00 fee for technology on the registration form for next year and that we should push harder for tech. fees from all students. Some members thought we should set up our registration form like Arapahoe while others disagreed with the ethics of this format. More discussion will continue at the next meeting. 5)  ** Submitting Proposals for Technology ** : Heidi and Diane are going to research forms and come up with a Heritage Technology Proposal Form to be filled out by departments when they want to use department resources to buy software and/or technology equipment. Some departments have expressed interest in spending on classroom labs, iPod or MP3 players and other innovative ways to bring new technology aids into their classrooms. This Proposal Form will be submitted to the HHS tech committee for approval and recommendations for these types of projects so that we can ensure the technology meets the school’s 3-year plan and both the hardware and software are compatible with district guidelines and school equipment.   6)   ** Tour of DSST ** : Heidi and Diane are planning on going on a tour of the Denver School of Science and Technology to pursue the idea of 1:1 computing. 1:1 computing is a concept being proposed by Dan Maas, LPS CIO of Technology. Heidi and Diane will report back on their findings at the next meeting. 7)  ** PBS Teacher Online ** : Heidi discussed the resources available on PBS Teacher Online along with classes that are available for teachers through PBS. Heidi has a brochure detailing the courses offered. Anyone who is interested in this needs to see Heidi.   8)   Handout: **Changing Your Network Password**: Many people in the building have been getting a district prompt to change their password when they log in to their computer. A password prompt will occur 365 days after the employee’s anniversary date each year. The handout contains simple instructions for making a password change. The document would only be referred to if someone has a need to force a password change for security reasons or because of the use of a district “generic” password which has never received a change prompt. A copy of this document can be found by going to the into shared teacher folders>HHS Technology>Technology>Changing Your Network Password. 9)  Tina Baca mentioned that an **IT Conference will be held at HHS this spring**. It is for all teachers; not just those who teach math and science. It is **May 12 from 8-5**.All interested teachers need to contact Ann Summers, ESC, to register. This is **free to HHS teachers. Possible in-service credit.**   10)   Mike Porter also mentioned that **PBS is in the process of taking over United Streaming** so schools will be able to access PBS content (such as Nova) as well next year. Cost will be $330.00; however, each school will need to pay this fee. Heidi said she would add this to her budget for next year. 11)  The meeting was adjourned at 3:40. The remaining meeting dates are:
 * HHS Technology Committee Meeting Minutes **
 * Wednesday February 28, 2007 **
 * 2:30 to 3:30 ILC **
 * ** March 21- ** **Topics**: ♦Technology Fee, ♦Technology Budget Approval, ♦Computer/Projector Maintenance/Training Plan
 * April 25
 * May 16