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Bill feels they can bypass the gym equipment, they don ' t really need it and <br /> money could be put to better uses . It can be purchased at a later date. He <br /> also feels they can cut way back on the computers in all the rooms . Buy <br /> them later and put the money somewhere we can use it. <br /> Paul said they will be staging the purchasing of the computers . You get a <br /> better value on the furniture if you purchase it all up front. <br /> Dr. DeMoura explained there is not longer a need for a language lab because <br /> you can purchase portable units ; any room can be a language lab. <br /> Paul asked where the money for long distance learning is? It should be in <br /> Childs ' budget. <br /> Mr. Sean O' Connor was present and asked the Committee if they had someone <br /> giving them an assessment on the way to do the technology? This seems to be <br /> the most expensive way to lay it out. You are going to run into a <br /> nightmare. <br /> Paul asked in what sense? <br /> Mr.O'Connor said they will need someone to coordinate their software , the <br /> Committee should hire someone to do an assessment, you don ' t need a PC for <br /> each student. You ' re going to have compatibility problems . <br /> Phil explained the technology consulting was divided into 3 pieces : <br /> 1 . Childs - Programming of technology . <br /> 2 . CCR - infrastructure of the program that Childs developed . <br /> 3 . Consultant which will set up the software. <br /> CCR has worked closely with SMMA and Childs so infrastructure is in sync <br /> with the design program. <br /> Peter explained to Mr.O'Connor that the Committee started by hiring a <br /> consultant who worked closely with Dr . DeMoura and came up with a basic <br /> program for the technology . The next consultant is now developing the <br /> system to deliver that program. The third step will be to purchase the <br /> equipment. There is a program. <br /> Mr. O'Connor said he would -like more information . He was curious about <br /> which approach they were taking . <br /> Merry Sue said after the principal is hired, the consultant will look at <br /> the current existing software and put together a package suitable to our <br /> needs . That is a job of the principal and school department, not the <br /> Committee. <br /> Steve said there is a generic network system that allows us to use <br /> anything . Mr . O'Connor said everyone is moving to PC' s . <br /> Steve said we will have PC' s . You can plug anything into this network. It <br /> is a hierarchial system with multiple servers , multiple hubs . <br /> Mr. O'Connor asked if they plan to hire someone to maintain the network? <br /> Yes . <br /> Paul told Manny Tavares the Committee may want a further breakdown of his <br /> budget. <br /> He said he will provide that and it will be followed by recommendations of <br /> what products to specify . <br /> Joe asked if the budget can be brought back to reality? <br /> Mr. Tavares said 5 years from now you will spend this amount plus or minus <br /> 7 <br />