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don't have the power to take it. Do we have to have a certain capacity in <br /> the classroom? <br /> Merry Sue said programs are licensed in certain ways- for a certain amount <br /> of users. Some programs do require more capacity. <br /> Dr. DeMoura wants the community to be able to access from home. <br /> Paul said dial in capability needs detailed equipment. <br /> Types of servers in the system: file server, logically separated by types <br /> of classrooms, print server , media server. <br /> CD Rom drivers will logically be in the library. The library will have the <br /> video component. <br /> - Video will be fed into the classroom from another source - located in the <br /> video studio with remote control to each classroom. <br /> - communication servers for call back into the system, with a high level of <br /> security. Security is a big issue. Merry Sue said some schools have a <br /> totally different system for administrative use. <br /> Steve said the systems clearly don't run themselves . There are a lot of <br /> very bright students who will test it to the limits. A security plan will <br /> have to be put together. Presently a call back system is best. This is <br /> the biggest area of training for the teachers. <br /> Joe asked if there is an intermediate approach for fiber optics? <br /> Steve said fiber optics is a cost issue. <br /> (Joe Polito and Joan Tavares left the meeting 5 :00 p.m. ) <br /> Traditional classroom, what will it include: <br /> 5 computer stations with a few extra jacks, a large video screen and <br /> another computer on the teachers desk. <br /> Dr. DeMoura said the phone should be at the teachers station , not on the <br /> wall . <br /> Merry Sue said the phones don't need to be mobile in a classroom. <br /> The Committee will review a typical layout of a classroom and discuss an <br /> appropriate phone location. <br /> Bill Martiros said he sees a phone as a nice convenience but is it really <br /> necessary? <br /> Merry Sue said the teachers at Wareham felt the phone in the classroom was <br /> the most important thing they did. The teachers can access people in <br /> another part of the building. <br /> Steve said there should be voice mail , so students or parents can call in <br /> for homework assignments . <br /> Each classroom should have a TV monitor for video and computer projections. <br /> There will be no Vcr in the rooms, they will be in a central location . <br /> Mike Pietrowksi suggested each classroom have reverse feed capabilities - <br /> set up a camera in the room, send it back to the video studio to be <br /> processed and put back on the monitor. <br /> Steve suggested the Committee approach the cable company about wiring the <br /> school . <br /> PA in each room - should be able to select PA in all rooms or just 1 room. <br /> Paul asked why you would run a general broadcast in only 1 room - there is <br /> already a phone? <br /> Steve suggested they may have an announcement for 7th and 8th grade only , <br /> 3 <br />