From: Mathey, Kim (IMD)
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004
5:00 PM
To: @TechPoint
Cc: Nelson, Cynthia (ESC); Wright,
Michael (IMD); Buckner, Claudia (ESC); Boyle, Patti (CLE); Calsyn, Teri (BEV);
Delaney, Matt (EWHS); Edwards, Matt (MA K-8); Keyes-Back, Christine; Korf,
Clarence (SPE); Morgan, Reid (MMS); Nelson, Cynthia (ESC); Olivo, Stephen (AMS);
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(MDHS); Warner, Brett (EWHS)
Subject: Levy Update: Phase 1
equipment
Tech Levy
Update
Please share with your Levy Implementation
Teams...
What equipment comes with this phase of the
Levy Implementation?
Phase 1 of the roll out
includes:
- Avervision 300 Document
Presenter
- Hitachi Projector
- Surge bar
- Kensington dual lock to lock both pieces of equipment
to a table or cart
- Rubber bumper, as needed, to protect cords that run
from instructional station to wall outlet
Furniture is not included in this phase of the
levy.
We recommend that teachers use existing tables or desks
as a teaching station, or access Surplus to secure furniture. Consider
using existing tables, overhead carts, and student desks.
In order to support those classrooms where furniture
really needs to be purchased, we will centrally compile a short shopping
list of recommended tables and carts, along with vendors and pricing.
This will save schools the time and expense of finding appropriate equipment.
This information will be posted on our website for easy access.
Why isn't furniture included
with this equipment?
TAC examined this issue very carefully
and considered the potential needs vs. the cost. After a thoughtful
discussion, it was decided that the levy would not provide carts or special
tables for the Classroom Tech Station component of the levy for the following
reasons:
- Many classrooms already have some sort
of table or cart in front that is used for a teaching station. This surface
can hold the new equipment.
- One size does not fit all - teachers
have different needs depending on room size, teaching style, and personal
preference. For example, some want to wheel the equipment out of the way
when not in use, some want stationary equipment at varying heights.
- In looking at limited resources, this
is not the best use of levy dollars. Furniture will be a bigger issue as we
roll out the Student Tech Stations (multiple computers and equipment in 40%
of the classrooms for student use). We should save our funds for this phase
of the levy.
Hopefully this information will help clarify questions
that may arise in your buildings as Phase 1 roll-out
begins.
or contact:
Kim Mathey
ext. 7291
or
Cynthia Nelson ext.
7337
Thanks!
Kim Mathey
Manager of Instructional Technology
Edmonds
School District
425-670-7291
matheyk@edmonds.wednet.edu
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