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for example. <br /> Merry Sue said with a software package the principal should be able to <br /> isolate his own sections. <br /> Bill said he sees duplication of equipment. If the principal wants to talk <br /> to a class, he can call the teacher with the message . Is this a wish list? <br /> Merry Sue said this is the way to run a school . <br /> Dr. DeMoura said the goal is to make everyone who comes to the school , to <br /> learn or to teach , more efficient and effective. These items do just that. <br /> There will be a clock in each classroom wired to a central bell system. <br /> The Committee asked Manny Tavares his opinion on the discussion so far. <br /> Mr. Tavares said last March he was asked to prepare a budget and he <br /> developed a figure of $4 million . That has since been reduced to $2 <br /> million. The Committee has spent that already (during this discussion) . <br /> Paul said the Committee will start with a wish list, then plug in prices <br /> and see what they can afford . <br /> Mr. Tavares said his estimate had $1 million for computers , it has been <br /> reduced by 40% to $600 ,400 . The Committee needs someone to guide them <br /> budget wise. He understands the network is also coming out of this budget <br /> and his budget did not include that. <br /> Paul said there is no separate network budget. In reality we need $5 <br /> million . <br /> Mr. Tavares said what you end up with will probably be a fraction of what <br /> you are talking about. <br /> Paul said there will be discussion, with the Superintendent, the School <br /> Committee and this Committee to prioritize and get down to the budget <br /> number. <br /> Mr. Tavares said there are integrated systems that pull together all of <br /> these things they have been talking about, DuCane for example, it is <br /> expensive but should be looked at . <br /> Michael Pare said DuCane is bottom of the barrel equipment. <br /> Mr. Tavares said that was just an example of an integrated system. <br /> Michael said the Committee needs a good engineering consultant to come in <br /> and show them what is out there . <br /> Paul said the Committee is just having a general discussion of what they <br /> want to see put in the building . The Committee wants a clear understanding <br /> of how the building will be used . He will not vote to have an engineer <br /> design a system now, before getting a good understanding of the process . <br /> Steve added that all Committee members need to be comfortable with the <br /> technology issue. <br /> Other items in the classroom - 24-25 desks and teacher desk. All other <br /> storage is built in. Are file cabinets built in? <br /> Manny Tavares cautioned the Committee about the cost of casework . You have <br /> to be very, very careful about how much storage you put in because it is <br /> expensive. <br /> Paul said some classrooms will not be occupied at first. He asked Mr. <br /> Tavares and Dr . DeMoura what items they would recommend buying later, in <br /> the future? <br /> 4 <br />