7/30/1996 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Technology Summary/CCR ( continued) page 6 Upon question from Paul , Michael informed that he did have a discussion with Stephen because he would not be at this meeting. He was comfortable with our discussion, especially in regard to the Network Equipment/Software items . Paul referred to page 2 ,item #1 , computers ( for students ) . Discussion followed. Paul asked how many will be purchased for Phase I ; Michael informed that we need to be through with our spending exercise within 9 months . The numbers we are coming up with are about 80% . Paul recommended that John look at this one item to see what he can get by with; you do not want this computer to be obsolete in 4 years; you will get another year based on this bonding item. John said he would shoot for 60% ; Michael said they could work together on this issue. Paul referred to page 2 , item #2 , computers (for teachers) ; also item #3 , monitors (for teachers ) . He noticed that the monitor is broken off from the cpu and the price went from $2 , 500 for the completed unit to almost $2 , 900 ; he questioned the difference. Michael explained that the Presario is a molded unit and will not fit in the teacher ' s cabinet; we feel this is a wise way to go because the teacher ' s is three pieces and fits correctly in the teacher ' s cabinet; the molded unit is cheaper because of a marketing decision . . . the Microsoft Compaq is in direct competition with the Apple school market to create havoc. (Steve Greelish joined the meeting) Steve questioned the basis of the computer pricing; Michael informed it is the Compaq ' s Government List . . . it is not the State List. Discussion then followed regarding purchasing in volume either in or out of state. Michael assured that these are the best Government prices out there; he gave lengthy explanation and can provide backup data. He informed that this is what we have talked about all along. Steve expressed concern that Michael ' s prices on various items may be old; he has up-to-date pricing. Michael informed that he has just received a new set of pricing this morning; he has not had a chance to review it. Prior to cutting the order, we will have the current part numbers ; they are now being loaded into the processor . Paul referred to page 2 , item #4 , CIC Delivery and Installation; he questioned the $75 charge for each of the 410 units . Michael explained that the charge covers delivery, unpacking, assembly, connection, loading the software, logging on, demonstrating functionality of certain items , and removal of their trash from the site. Upon question why item #10 . 3 and item #11 . 2 are listed separately, both are the same item (14" color monitor ) , Michael explained that it is a logic issue for CCR; there are 15 to 20 pages of data identical to Manny ' s that are used to track certain separate programs .