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Peter,

The High School Technology Committee would like to propose moving the upstairs laptop cart to be housed permanently in room 202 next to Paula Harty. This room was once a computer lab.

This action would:
 * Increase student computer usage. Presently, the laptop cart can only be signed out by one teacher a day, mainly to insure that the batteries are charged. Because of this situation, the cart may go unused for many periods in a day. If the lab was stationary, teachers could sign up by period, increasing student productivity.
 * Paula would be available to help teachers with lab issues. Presently, if there is an issue, Paula or Allen must leave a working lab to help.
 * Computers would not only be hard wired, but would be booted up already, allowing for faster login and internet access (room is already internet ready) and eliminating long waiting time for login, increasing student productivity.
 * Battery life would not be an issue as computers would be permanently plugged in, extending usage time for students.

This proposal is supported by the following teachers that were present Monday January 22, 2007

Paula Harty Virginia Killmore Cathy Toglia Karrie Frey Alan Shreffler