STC Online -- STc Technology Meeting Jan 2003

STC Technology January 2003 Committee Meeting Minutes

1/08/2003 4:30 PM Library

Tech Plan Goals

#1 Systems Management

I. Technology Support

• Computer help forms -- Hard copy helpdesk forms are in the staff workroom.

II. Technology Integration

• HCS Computer Classes –first class: Saturday, January 11 (9-3) at STC Computer Explorations with 15+ enrolled.

• NDE Tech Plan Part 2.4 – STC has adopted educator and administrator technology standards. The standards are located at http://www.nde.state.ne.us/TECHCEN/. Tracy suggested that we include a technology goal on teacher’s self-evaluations at the end of each semester to better implement the standards.

III. Information Management:

• Web site – Starting 2nd semester, the Web Design class will work on moving the Web site and updating features such as putting the links and Scrip order forms online.

• Tech Plan – We revised Part III, Data Collection:

• Info Management To do list:
Implement the K-12 planet module for WinSchool
MacSchool to WinSchool History transfer and Exchange Server

• WinSchool has been moved to the new WINSCHOOL server.

• Wireless Security – Tracy will check with John to see if there is any software or hardware solution available for our vulnerabilities.

• Tech Plan Consequences – Father suggested that we agree on some written guidelines for tech plan violations. Administrators and tech administrators were to submit suggestions by Friday, 1/10/2003.

• Media Center Automation – Tracy will order the necessary equipment and software to implement AutoLibrarian.

•Backup Exec – Tracy will email Joe LeDuc about getting a license for Exec Backup for the new servers so that we are able to back up our data more efficiently.

#2 Curriculum Development

• Techworks proposal – TechWorks will be ordered for Fall 2003 and adopted for the Middle School students; Tech Prep will continue to be developed for the High School Students. The TechWorks curriculum is in line with the adopted ISTE standards, as is the Tech Prep classes.

• Tech Prep Goal: Coordinate with other teachers (if interested) to see if any other classes qualify for Tech Prep credit.
Tracy will meet with Kay Theer to discuss articulation for Foods starting 1/17/03.

• Document Stands – ordered 2 trial stands, Tracy will investigate some that Vicki found at Sam’s Club for $3.97.

• Technology Awards Discussion – All Computer Application Students who receive an A or B will receive a Technology Literacy Award. Tracy will be proposing a similar Middle School Awards Program.

#3 Hardware and Software

• Connection – we set up a range of static IP’s for Websense.

• Networking, Scanner, Software Adobe PageMaker Upgrade for STC Media – Yearbook, STC media in progress and scheduled to be complete on Wednesday, January 15.

• Machines – RAM has been obtained and funded through donors for the teacher’s machines.

• Printers/Eakes – Copier/Printer Demo on Thursday before and after school.

• To do:
Set up mail server (Tracy will email Allen for a time to do this)
Set up network for STC Media (Jan 15)
Move computers for 207 and 208

• Need a plan for replacing/updating computers and software – Tracy will email Carol B to see if we can create a subcommittee to investigate this further. Tracy will email Joe LeDuc to see if the Diocese Donor has a program in place.

• Need 2 more switches or fast hubs – Tracy will email Joe LeDuc to check on the status of the promised switch(es).

• Come up with a plan for the library lab by next meeting.

#4 Financial Facilitation

Diocese Donor
Fundraising –
Recycled Cell phone fundraiser – have 7 qualifying phones so far. We will advertise in the links and online, also.
Valentine’s Day Computer Matching – Tracy sent these in and the Technology Club will sell the results to the homerooms on February 14th.
To-do: grants/loans through Hastings College and through the NE Catalyst Program and through Enhanced Ed through Technology.

In attendance:

Tracy Adrian
Marie Butler
Vicki Buss
Fr. Jim Meysenburg
Sandy VanCura

Next Meeting:

February 12 @ 4:30 in the STC Library.

About STC STC Administration Staff Help Desk Lunch Menu Activity Calendar Daily Announcements STC Schedules K-12 Planet Memos	STC Technology January 2003 Committee Meeting Minutes 1/08/2003 4:30 PM Library Tech Plan Goals #1 Systems Management I. Technology Support • Computer help forms -- Hard copy helpdesk forms are in the staff workroom. II. Technology Integration • HCS Computer Classes –first class: Saturday, January 11 (9-3) at STC Computer Explorations with 15+ enrolled. • NDE Tech Plan Part 2.4 – STC has adopted educator and administrator technology standards. The standards are located at http://www.nde.state.ne.us/TECHCEN/. Tracy suggested that we include a technology goal on teacher’s self-evaluations at the end of each semester to better implement the standards. III. Information Management: • Web site – Starting 2nd semester, the Web Design class will work on moving the Web site and updating features such as putting the links and Scrip order forms online. • Tech Plan – We revised Part III, Data Collection: • Info Management To do list: Implement the K-12 planet module for WinSchool MacSchool to WinSchool History transfer and Exchange Server • WinSchool has been moved to the new WINSCHOOL server. • Wireless Security – Tracy will check with John to see if there is any software or hardware solution available for our vulnerabilities. • Tech Plan Consequences – Father suggested that we agree on some written guidelines for tech plan violations. Administrators and tech administrators were to submit suggestions by Friday, 1/10/2003. • Media Center Automation – Tracy will order the necessary equipment and software to implement AutoLibrarian. •Backup Exec – Tracy will email Joe LeDuc about getting a license for Exec Backup for the new servers so that we are able to back up our data more efficiently. #2 Curriculum Development • Techworks proposal – TechWorks will be ordered for Fall 2003 and adopted for the Middle School students; Tech Prep will continue to be developed for the High School Students. The TechWorks curriculum is in line with the adopted ISTE standards, as is the Tech Prep classes. • Tech Prep Goal: Coordinate with other teachers (if interested) to see if any other classes qualify for Tech Prep credit. Tracy will meet with Kay Theer to discuss articulation for Foods starting 1/17/03. • Document Stands – ordered 2 trial stands, Tracy will investigate some that Vicki found at Sam’s Club for $3.97. • Technology Awards Discussion – All Computer Application Students who receive an A or B will receive a Technology Literacy Award. Tracy will be proposing a similar Middle School Awards Program. #3 Hardware and Software • Connection – we set up a range of static IP’s for Websense. • Networking, Scanner, Software Adobe PageMaker Upgrade for STC Media – Yearbook, STC media in progress and scheduled to be complete on Wednesday, January 15. • Machines – RAM has been obtained and funded through donors for the teacher’s machines. • Printers/Eakes – Copier/Printer Demo on Thursday before and after school. • To do: Set up mail server (Tracy will email Allen for a time to do this) Set up network for STC Media (Jan 15) Move computers for 207 and 208 • Need a plan for replacing/updating computers and software – Tracy will email Carol B to see if we can create a subcommittee to investigate this further. Tracy will email Joe LeDuc to see if the Diocese Donor has a program in place. • Need 2 more switches or fast hubs – Tracy will email Joe LeDuc to check on the status of the promised switch(es). • Come up with a plan for the library lab by next meeting. #4 Financial Facilitation Diocese Donor Fundraising – Recycled Cell phone fundraiser – have 7 qualifying phones so far. We will advertise in the links and online, also. Valentine’s Day Computer Matching – Tracy sent these in and the Technology Club will sell the results to the homerooms on February 14th. To-do: grants/loans through Hastings College and through the NE Catalyst Program and through Enhanced Ed through Technology. In attendance: Tracy Adrian Marie Butler Vicki Buss Fr. Jim Meysenburg Sandy VanCura Next Meeting: February 12 @ 4:30 in the STC Library.


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