Mount Baker School District Technology Committee
Tech. Committee Meeting Minutes
Nov 24, 2003
Next meeting: Dec 15, District office 4-5
If you have questions or concerns regarding district technology policies please see your building technology committee representative:
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Sher Ross- High School representative |
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Adrienne Somera- Junior High School representative |
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Virginia Smith- Harmony representative |
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Jon Anderson- Acme Representative |
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Max Duncan- Kendall representative |
Members in attendance:
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Mark Venn- Assistant Superintendent |
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Doug Sutton- Web Master |
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Sher Ross- Library and High School Representative |
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Adrienne Somera- Junior High School Representative |
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Jon Anderson- Acme Representative |
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Max Duncan- Kendall Representative |
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Virginia Smith- Acme representative |
CELEBRATIONS:
| Music teachers have developed a progress report card program |
| Robin Bruntil has developed a web based book report that is available to all staff |
| The library is purchasing find-it-all a search program |
| Mandi is fabulous and rescued Virginia from a possible computer tragedy |
Grade machine difficulties:
| Grade machine is not exporting properly from XP machines |
| There is an upgrade available |
| Some teachers would like to consider another grading program |
| Discussion was tabled for the time being, we will start the process of evaluating possible solutions |
| Schools may purchase upgrades for the time being |
Staff development position:
Mark shared the approved job description for the technology curriculum support position.
| Posting will be made in individual buildings |
| Building principals will make a selection by January 1st |
| Chosen individuals will meet with Mark and Trina before the 26th of January to discuss how they will evaluate their buildings progress toward the technology benchmarks |
| These people will need to keep track of their hours so that we can evaluate the stipend and see if the number of hours given to them is reasonable |
| Extra budgeted money may be available for teachers who have special projects |
| They will be supervised by principals, the curriculum director and the assistant superintendent |
Staff development
Tech mentors met early in the school year they are working on various projects. They will meet again after winter break.
Transitions program:
The junior high and some 5th and 6th grade classrooms are using technology to help with their transition to junior high programs.
| Some 7th and 8th grade core classes have teamed with 5th and 6th grade classes and are using an on line discussion board to talk about novels that the classes are both reading |
| 8th grade science classes are doing a common science experiment with 5th grade classes. They are using an on-line discussion web to discuss their results |
Technology Benchmarks / Integration
| Trina, John and Max have been working on developing a scope and sequence for technology integration |
| They are working on developing a searchable data base of sample lessons that could be used to meet the technology goals. Lessons would be linked to subject area and essential learnings. |
Inspiration Software:
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Trina would like to discuss the possibility of purchasing inspiration software for the high school and junior high school and 5th and 6th grades as support of the writing curriculum. |
This discussion was tabled until the next meeting when we have more time to discuss it.
