February+2015+meeting


 * ** August Training for New Hires (Jeff)-Yes it is already time to start talking about it. **
 * Puxi-Dom/Jeff arriving early. Dom will take first two days of newbie orientation, Jeff will handle the last two.
 * Dom to hand out and help teachers get machines set up.
 * Pudong-Simon and Josh will handle distribution of machines and orientation training.
 * Setting up teacher machines-Orion and Anna will make sure new teacher computers are configured for new teachers.
 * Recycled machines need to be swept clean. Machines in the past have not been properly reimaged and have gone to teachers with old teachers/admin data on them.
 * Hard Dives distributed to teachers need to be used for TimeMachine and backups. This needs to be covered by TRFs in orientation. HDs are not for storing media only without backups.
 * New teacher images-Teacher images often have more software than is necessary
 * Option-add programs to new hires hard drives and then teachers can add/delete computers on as needed basis.
 * This would need a description of each application on the hard drive so they know what to shop for.
 * Option-Give teachers a $25 gift card to pay for own App Store apps (pages, keynote, etc.)
 * ** Follow-up items- **
 * Ask HR/Finance about gift card option
 * TRFs will come up with new pared down image for teachers with help from Tech office
 * Need to address the topic of Teacher BYOM 2015-2016
 * TRF Tracking activity and interactions with teachers and parents
 * TRFs should start collecting data on daily responsibilities and requests made of them
 * ** Software requirements for BYOM-(Jeff) **
 * OSx must be running Yosemite
 * Software-Discussion around software requirements. Do students need Office installed in light of Google Drive or Office 365?
 * Jason recommended that we trial not having office on our machines to see what feasibility of not having Office installed on our machines
 * Option for Photoshop-Teachers who need PS purchase it like a textbook or class material and they distribute to students in their classes.
 * This is a conversation that needs to happen between admin and art departments-PS software going to cloud, software is going out of date.
 * TRFs need to talk about software for BYOM with divisional MS and HS admin about software requirements.
 * ** Moodle Upgrade (Jason and Dom) and platforms **
 * Pukanui-Will contact them to see about them upgrading
 * Upgrading delayed by Flex-Page users
 * Need to start examining the student tech experience at SAS. This does not align with tech experiences of admin and TRF necessarily
 * Photo Gallery going, going, gone...
 * TRFs-will draft email about this platform going offline
 * **Clarification of roles/responsibilities of Apple Center (Bob)**
 * Would like a more concrete understandings of what Apple Center is obligated to support and do on campus
 * Orion-Flexibility in their role is preferred as it allows SAS to leverage their services for different things going on around campus
 * **Notes on Overdrive implementation at PXMS (Bob)**
 * Tim Boyer-Digital Books-Has created their student accounts but students cannot manage their student account
 * Concern about future account management and who will run this if Boyer leaves? This is Library platform, MS and HS TRFs feel like all accounts and platform management should be provided by MS/HS Library staff.
 * Software needs to be installed-in Casper Self Service
 * Need an Adobe ID
 * All 6th graders in Puxi can use Overdrive to sign out audio/eBooks from the "library"
 * **MAP Testing Spring Testing (All)**
 * Jeff updated about transitioning responsibilities to SAS
 * Testing schedules need to be detailed for days/times/grade levels/classes testing and given to Jeff
 * Jeff will liason with Tech to ensure bandwidth for testing
 * Jeff already communicated with Arlette to get ball rolling with rostering
 * **Status re: Yosemite (10.10.2) (Bob)**
 * Working well. Equitrac working, great for Apple TV thru Bluetooth
 * Older machines probably not good for older white MACBooks
 * Students are clear to upgrade per divisional TRF/Tech/Apple Center support
 * Action Research to evaluate value of teacher time vs. buying lowest grade Macbook Pros. (Josh)
 * Action Research to evaluate value of teacher time vs. buying lowest grade Macbook Pros. (Josh)