1995-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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needs time for review. Joel said the last set they distributed were design development. When the contract documents drawings are at the 80% level , they will distribute them for review. Those are scheduled for completion on January 25th . There is about 1 month between 80% and 100% complete. DISCUSSION WITH TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT -CHILDS CONSULTING Mr. Jeff Whale was present representing Childs Consulting . Joel explained there was a meeting yesterday with Michael Kirwin of CCR, Manny Tavares, SMMA' s electrical department, Phil Poinelli and himself. It was a very beneficial meeting, a lot of information was developed. CCR is on their way to developing the wiring and infrastructure. Mr. Whale, Vice President of Childs Consulting, has worked for Childs Consulting for 10 years in the educational planning and engineering departments. Today he would like to talk about specific products and how they apply to education. He presented a sketch of a typical classroom and reviewed were all the data drops will be. He said the classrooms are designed to be flexible and have the flexibility to expand. Teachers cabinet, with computer, will have A/C outlet and jacks inside. All outlets will. go back to that cabinet. You can physically bolt the computer onto the shelf for about $50. He recommends looking into that. They recommend fiber optic backbone. TV will be wall mounted . They recommend providing the ability to transfer the computer screen image to the TV so the entire class can view it. Video camera - can be brought into the classroom plugged into a jack and have a live message throughout the building. A camera in the principals office will bring live messages through the school . There will be two channels to broadcast video. The internet is a powerful tool . It is presently being studied whether distance learning can be applied through the internet. The School Department/Committee must prioritize the systems in order of importance. Peter asked about monitors in the hallways and cafeteria. Mr. Whale said students shouldn 't be in the hallways, if the monitors are displaying time then it is a very expensive clock . They are planned to be in the cafeteria. In the lobby there are 4 monitors in the front lobby. Peter explained there will only be 3 classes in the building when it opens and it will take 4 years to fill the school . Do we buy PC ' s as we grow? Mr. Whale said yes, and TVs. All classroom will be wired for infrastructure and you should put a plan together for areas that will be occupied initially. You don 't want PCs or TVs sitting there , unused, using up their warranty periods. Peter asked what type of fiber optic cable is planned to be used? Mr. Whale said they plan to use flexible cable. Video is not using fiber. Paul explained he visited the school in Rockford MI which has TV monitors in the corridors broadcasting messages to students, schedule changes, etc. 3