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f <br /> Paul asked John Williams to think about whether he would like to see more <br /> money spent in that are . will they gain more productivity form the teachers <br /> i f they have lap tops? <br /> FURNITURE <br /> Paul said the overall consensus is the music budget is still extremely <br /> high. Janice said some cuts were made but this has to go back to the music <br /> department . John suggested having the music teachers cone to a meeting . <br /> This list is based on their visits to 3 other schools with music programs . <br /> The majority of costs is marching band equipment <br /> Paul would like to hear what the school Department policy is . will the <br /> school provide only marching band equipment , or 'instruments for classroom <br /> instruction's Then they should breakdown this list under each <br /> policy/program. <br /> This can become a hardship for the school department , to maintain this <br /> level of equipment. <br /> Janice said the next school committee meeting i s November 4th and they will <br /> discuss it . <br /> Before that meeting, John Williams and Dr. Del dura should tweet with the <br /> music departmentt <br /> Gray boards : Joel reviewed the programa It did say grey boards for video <br /> and marker, chalk is not preferred. He called four manufacturers , 2 had <br /> multipurpose boards , 2 had grey and white . Grey i s used only if chalk will <br /> also be used, otherwise white is used. There are two finishes , mat and <br /> gloss . For projections and marker gnat finish is recommended . Gloss boards <br /> are better for long term marker use , they will clean better . You get <br /> "ghostli ng" with a mat finish. <br /> It was also in the program that each classroom should have a. projection <br /> screen. A rough estimate from Manny Tavares for screens i s about $136 per <br /> screen $10-12 , 000 dollars total . To replace all the boards with mat is <br /> about $40 , 000 . <br /> Janie does not think the project should bear any additional cost because <br /> we clearly specified what we wanted . <br /> Paul suggested discussing the technical aspects first . <br /> Merry sue said they wanted multipurpose board to use overheads as a. <br /> teaching tool and teachers would not be writing on the boards as much. <br /> John Williams said many teachers use the boards a, lot ( for writing ) and in. <br /> 5--6 years they may look horrible <br /> He suggested surveying the teachers . <br /> Paul agreed that with computer technology overheads will be used more . <br /> Steve added we also bought some LCD projection panels . <br /> Peter asked if the present boards are completely unsuitable for receiving <br /> overheads? <br /> Merry sue said you get a big glare spot in the middle . <br /> Paul suggested talking to the manufacturer about where they have installed <br /> multi use boards and talk to those schools, how they look and work. <br /> He asked Joel to bring in literature and make a recommendation about <br /> screens . <br /> 5 <br />