Those in attendance:
Michelle Scott
Toni Mazer
Jonathan Mazer
Roxanne Donnelly
Mr. Hennes
Sarah Donnelly
Tom Donnelly
Joe Galindo
Susan Whitesell
Julie Kelly
Collette DaCruz
Christina Parks
Bill Mortimore
Hale Conklin
Paul Heaney
Hans Kogler
A. The WASC Focus group meeting for Wednesday 12/10/08 was cancelled. It was reported that the WASC process is ahead of schedule. Contributions for this process were handed in to the appropriate person(s).
The issue of students being part of this process was discussed. Mr. Galindo, the interim RVHS principal, reported that the students working on this process will work on it during classtime and not after school as first thought.
B. The subject of communication was discussed. For example, not everyone was notified of the above mentioned meeting that was cancelled on 12/10/08 and people showed up not knowing. It is very important that legal guardians are notified when meetings are cancelled and emergencies occur.
It was also discussed that there are issues with the district's e-mailing system and the telephone system which causes communication break down. Guardians that e-mail teachers and call them as well, do not always receive a quick response. This is believed to be largely due to glitches in the district's e-mailing system and telephone system.
Mr. Hennes, RDUSD superintendent, discussed a communication system he would like the school district to use called Connect Ed. Connect Ed is a mass messaging system that communicates with telephones. This system would be very beneficial and could be used for numerous reasons.
C. Safety:
The subject of supervision in the cafeteria and other areas of RVHS during lunchtime was discussed. While there seems to be limited supervision during this time, Mr Galindo did say that walkie talkies are used by staff to provide a fast response for issues that arise.
A good suggestion was to have two lunch groups so there would be less students to monitor at a given time. This would lessen issues occurring dramatically.
Mr. Galindo discusssed that incoming students are interviewed so the school may learn about the incoming student. Education about students can help with putting services in place if the student needs help in some way. Mr. Galindo also said that it's important to follow up if services have been put in place. This process helps with the safety of our school because the students are assisted right away and it helps alleviate surprises. Mr. Galindo feels it's important to be a successful student as well as citizen.
Mr. Galindo stated that he has identified safety funds that are available to RVHS.
It was also stated that prevention before a safety issue occurs is very important.
Pertaining to safety protocol, Connect Ed (mentioned in above subject B) would also be beneficial for this reason. This would get information out to guardians fast. Radio Rio has an emergency broadcast system in place. Maps and emergency procedures are posted by every classroom door.
D. Textbook Coordinator for the school district:
This will be a classified position that will be posted in January 2009.
The textbook coordinator's postion will include but may not be limited to:
Inventory and barcoding of textbooks
Keeping abreast on new textbook adoptions
Ensuring all students have textbooks needed
Guardians would like there to be two textbooks for each subject available to each student. A classroom set and one that could go home with the student for the school year. The students' backpacks are very heavy.
E. Technology:
It was reported that staff members have access to the School Plan test scores. This is very beneficial information for the staff members because they can assist students on a more individual basis. However, the hardware needed to assist lower ranking students is not available to the staff members due to lack of money.
The computers at RVHS are in dire straits. The computers desperately need to be updated. Teachers and students must have "current" tools to be successful. RVHS does not have a functioning computer system. The RVHS staff would be beyond grateful to receive 30 upgraded laptop computers to make their job more efficient and easier and ultimately help our kids.
It should be noted that while the computer program ARIES is in place to be utilized, the hardware is not availble to run this beneficial program.
A full time technology employee is desperately needed. This employee could perhaps work on grant writing too.
F. Hale Conklin/Rio Vista Advocates:
The facility for this community based volunteer locater organization has been leased. Their website, riovistaadvocates.com, will be online by 1/1/09.
Hale stated that is very important that work that is done by volunteers through his organization be maintained.
Mr. Conklin stated that he had not been contacted by the River Delta Unified School District to utilize and benefit from his organization. Mr. Hennes, the district's superintendent, said he would be willing to talk with Mr. Conklin at a later time.
** IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE :
The next FOR Schools meeting will be held at RIVERVIEW SCHOOL
Wednesday 1/14/09 @ 7:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Scott
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Info on teacher resignation
Hello everyone
Does any one have info re: why the new math teacher Mr Walker at RVHS has resigned? This will be the 3rd math teacher in 2 yrs. Ross, Aburto, now Walker. This comes in the middle of WASC accreditation and can hurt our students academically.
Ms B. Gomes is going on maternity leave, Mr Fulk is out on medical leave, Mr Lake is out on workman's comp, now Mr Walker resigns. All of these teachers teach advance preparatory classes too. This is a concern to us because one of the bullets of interest which we established at our first meeting was recruitment and retention of teachers.
Does any one have info re: why the new math teacher Mr Walker at RVHS has resigned? This will be the 3rd math teacher in 2 yrs. Ross, Aburto, now Walker. This comes in the middle of WASC accreditation and can hurt our students academically.
Ms B. Gomes is going on maternity leave, Mr Fulk is out on medical leave, Mr Lake is out on workman's comp, now Mr Walker resigns. All of these teachers teach advance preparatory classes too. This is a concern to us because one of the bullets of interest which we established at our first meeting was recruitment and retention of teachers.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
2008 February Technology Plan
Rio Vista High School Technology Plan
James Lake, Principal
Rio Vista High School
410 South 4th Street
Rio Vista, CA 94571
February 1, 2008
James Lake, Principal
Rio Vista High School
410 South 4th Street
Rio Vista, CA 94571
February 1, 2008
Table of Contents
Vision
Vision
Goals
Principles
Introduction
Collaboration
Connectivity
Hardware Configurations
Model Hardware Configurations
Configuration Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Considerations
Introduction
Collaboration
Connectivity
Hardware Configurations
Model Hardware Configurations
Configuration Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Considerations
Goals
Funding Schedule
Evaluation
Evaluation
Rio Vista High School Technology Plan
Vision
Rio Vista High School’s vision is to aid its students in becoming skilled, knowledgeable, independent, and self-directed learners who are comfortable with and proficient in using technology in all its forms as information resources. Our ESLRs specify that our students develop effective communication abilities and essential academic, technological, and career life skills. Through the use of technology, with its varied aspects and applications, each student at Rio Vista High School will be afforded opportunities and challenges that will allow them to successfully engage the future. Rio Vista High School staff, parents, and community/business partners should share the responsibility to develop, implement, and utilize standards-based technology programs.
Goals
To insure equal access to technology throughout the campus
To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development
To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Principles
Every Rio Vista High School student should have the opportunity to acquire the technological knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy.
To enhance student learning, Rio Vista High School faculty should provide appropriate integration of technology with standards-based curricula and instructional management.
Each Rio Vista High School staff member should be a competent technology user.
Vision
Rio Vista High School’s vision is to aid its students in becoming skilled, knowledgeable, independent, and self-directed learners who are comfortable with and proficient in using technology in all its forms as information resources. Our ESLRs specify that our students develop effective communication abilities and essential academic, technological, and career life skills. Through the use of technology, with its varied aspects and applications, each student at Rio Vista High School will be afforded opportunities and challenges that will allow them to successfully engage the future. Rio Vista High School staff, parents, and community/business partners should share the responsibility to develop, implement, and utilize standards-based technology programs.
Goals
To insure equal access to technology throughout the campus
To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development
To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Principles
Every Rio Vista High School student should have the opportunity to acquire the technological knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy.
To enhance student learning, Rio Vista High School faculty should provide appropriate integration of technology with standards-based curricula and instructional management.
Each Rio Vista High School staff member should be a competent technology user.
Introduction
The primary purpose of this guide is to present the essential technical considerations for implementing the Rio Vista High School Instructional Technology Plan (RVITP).The School Technology Team developed a series of technical standards, recommendations, statements of direction, and other aids to implement a wide range of instructional and administrative technology. The purpose of these recommendations is to provide a blueprint of what the minimum level of infrastructure should be at Rio Vista High School.
This ITS document addresses the following three main areas fundamental to the development and execution of long-range technology plans: Collaboration, Connectivity, and Hardware configurations. These technical standards provide a foundation for the collaborative planning and support efforts. Support areas are of particular importance to the usefulness of the RVITP, the worthiness of the school technology plan, and the ultimate success of the technical infrastructure at the school. The areas of primary interest include personnel training (i.e., numbers, types, and organization of staff), purchasing (e.g., potential use of statewide, high-volume discounts and minimization of administrative efforts), and management (e.g., use of common staffing resources and facilities for managing software, providing technical assistance, and performing research and development tasks).The proper implementation and employment of current available technology (including hardware, software, and communications) has been a consideration in creating the recommendations and standards. More emphasis, however, has been placed on the ability to accomplish cost-effective scalability and growth of technical resources (e.g., the transition from standalone computers to local-area networks (LANs), from networked labs to school-wide networks, from school networks to a wide-area network (WAN, and the implementation of Thin Client Services)). A primary area of concern is the ability to achieve economically practical and effective communications with the outside world. Also the School Technology Team addressed the connectivity issues of security, instructional resources, adequate human resources, quality of service and bandwidth. The technical standards have been developed through a logical and iterative process, beginning with the instructional requirements for achieving outcomes identified in the state’s core curriculum standards. Representative applications software packages that target important categories of educational technologies were identified, and alternative hardware and network configurations were formulated based on software requirements and emerging trends.
The standards and recommendations outlined in this guide serve as examples, aids, and references for developing and building and purchase computers and/or peripherals that exceed these specifications, as it better suits instructional purposes. Traditional uses of instructional computers have addressed the areas of drill and practice, supplemental instruction, and computer programming. The implementation of the architecture described in this document will contribute materially to providing capabilities beyond these basic functions. Students and teachers will be able to explore, discover, research and communicate with worldwide resources in order to fulfill both structured educational requirements and to pursue the personal enrichment of each individual. It is intended that access to necessary resources will be available, regardless of time of day or geographic location. Through the wise and judicious use of support resources, the RVITP offers a unique and far-reaching opportunity for the district to address comprehensively the planning for and implementation of technology for instructional purposes in our school. The focus of the supporting resources must link directly to the methods and practices of implementing the technical standards. Without adequate, well-managed and appropriately organized supporting resources, the technical standards will fail to contribute significantly to the achievement of instructional goals.
Collaboration
The purpose of this plan is to promote an environment that encourages partnerships between the RVHS and school district as we work together in order to access the technology market and procure equipment, services and professional development at dramatically reduced rates. Funding strategies and acquisition activities must be well planned, organized, and coordinated. This unity of effort may have many partners, including the consulting of personnel who have thin client and technological equipment acquisition expertise. It is recommended that collaborative undertakings be considered for the following areas:
Purchasing
By joining efforts, educators can purchase hardware, software, supplies, maintenance, and support at greatly reduced rates.
Evaluation
software availability that will enable school personnel to become more competent technology decision makers.
Support
Thin Client provider and on site warranty service programs.
Maintenance
The possibility of forming partnerships to address maintenance and repair service needs.
Training
Consolidation of training efforts for professional, technical, and support personnel should be investigated.
License management
Centralized management of software licenses and upgrades especially for OS, Office suites and Anti-virus protection.
Purchasing
By joining efforts, educators can purchase hardware, software, supplies, maintenance, and support at greatly reduced rates.
Evaluation
software availability that will enable school personnel to become more competent technology decision makers.
Support
Thin Client provider and on site warranty service programs.
Maintenance
The possibility of forming partnerships to address maintenance and repair service needs.
Training
Consolidation of training efforts for professional, technical, and support personnel should be investigated.
License management
Centralized management of software licenses and upgrades especially for OS, Office suites and Anti-virus protection.
Connectivity
Connectivity throughout our school, district and the Internet is important to insure total access to all students and staff. Currently RVHS is undergoing major remodeling and new construction. The purpose of this plan it to insure connectivity is seen as a vital part of all aspects of construction and planning. Among the issues that impact connectivity decisions are the following:
Security
There needs to be a hierarchy of rights for network users (students, teachers, administrators, etc.) to control access to the server and other resources. Firewall, Intrusion Detection, and Vulnerability Assessment services also need to be considered.
Support
Knowledgeable technical support is a critical component of any plan and it is suggested that school districts investigate the possibility of sharing human resources.
Wiring
All new buildings need to be wired for data, voice, and video transmissions. Older facilities should include retrofit plans that are feasible and attainable. Attention should be paid to security in the wireless environment.
Electronics
Plans should include the installation of wiring closets with adequate climate control, power and controlled access. Then, as design phases are implemented, appropriate electronic components can be installed within the closets.
LAN
Local area networks link computers over a relatively small geographic area and should be part of an integrated model. The Integrated model needs to be designed to connect all parts of the school, so that technologies are accessible and useful wherever they are needed.
WAN
The Wide-area network has to enable users to connect to sites outside the school, expanding student, teacher, and administrator outreach to external resources, databases, library resources, video retrieval, and other individuals. Care should be made to ensure that a sub-server should act as a safety net if the Stepford system becomes inaccessible during the school day.
Security
There needs to be a hierarchy of rights for network users (students, teachers, administrators, etc.) to control access to the server and other resources. Firewall, Intrusion Detection, and Vulnerability Assessment services also need to be considered.
Support
Knowledgeable technical support is a critical component of any plan and it is suggested that school districts investigate the possibility of sharing human resources.
Wiring
All new buildings need to be wired for data, voice, and video transmissions. Older facilities should include retrofit plans that are feasible and attainable. Attention should be paid to security in the wireless environment.
Electronics
Plans should include the installation of wiring closets with adequate climate control, power and controlled access. Then, as design phases are implemented, appropriate electronic components can be installed within the closets.
LAN
Local area networks link computers over a relatively small geographic area and should be part of an integrated model. The Integrated model needs to be designed to connect all parts of the school, so that technologies are accessible and useful wherever they are needed.
WAN
The Wide-area network has to enable users to connect to sites outside the school, expanding student, teacher, and administrator outreach to external resources, databases, library resources, video retrieval, and other individuals. Care should be made to ensure that a sub-server should act as a safety net if the Stepford system becomes inaccessible during the school day.
Hardware Configurations
Determining Requirements
One of the most important concepts in this technology plan is that software to support curriculum and instruction decisions were the driving force behind the selection and purchase of hardware. This is important because certain conclusions can be drawn about hardware requirements by examining the software specifications. What is immediately evident is the wide range of hardware requirements for these programs. The trend has been toward increased memory capacity and processor speeds; therefore, the computers we chose to purchase should be done so according to the guidelines set forth in this document. This does not mean that every machine should have the same configuration. Some programs (multimedia, CAD, VoCATS) may require more memory or speed. Many discipline areas use applications and multimedia CDs that require sound, which necessitates the use of headsets. The following pages contain information on configuration features based on criteria considerations.
One of the most important concepts in this technology plan is that software to support curriculum and instruction decisions were the driving force behind the selection and purchase of hardware. This is important because certain conclusions can be drawn about hardware requirements by examining the software specifications. What is immediately evident is the wide range of hardware requirements for these programs. The trend has been toward increased memory capacity and processor speeds; therefore, the computers we chose to purchase should be done so according to the guidelines set forth in this document. This does not mean that every machine should have the same configuration. Some programs (multimedia, CAD, VoCATS) may require more memory or speed. Many discipline areas use applications and multimedia CDs that require sound, which necessitates the use of headsets. The following pages contain information on configuration features based on criteria considerations.
Model Hardware Configurations
Model hardware configurations have been developed to assist in the purchase, training, support, planning, and operation of the four instructional technology initiatives described in the RVITP. These model configurations are:
1. Network-ready desktop computers
2. Portable computers
3. Thin Client applications
4. Printers
These model configurations emphasize the importance of connectivity in a single network environment designed to connect most or all parts of the school building(s). Careful planning is an integral part of creating this viable technology infrastructure with the flexibility and growth path necessary to respond to the school’s increasing needs. This allows for a school’s curricular and business needs, rather than hardware availability, to drive the selection of software. The pages immediately following show the detailed configuration components and associated criteria and considerations for each model. Please note that information in the criteria column indicates considerations and concerns as of December 2007. These criteria are dynamic and will change as necessary to reflect industry standards and innovations.
DESKTOP COMPUTERS (Network Ready)
The purpose of this section is to provide a basis for purchasing the selected desktop computers. The technical criteria discussed below provide information by which we set specifications for the units. In order to satisfy the needs of the users, consideration was given to the types of work performed now and the types of work anticipated within the next five years. The configurations chosen attempted to extend the lifetime of the acquired computers through the use of carefully tailored specifications. Local technical guidelines from the District Technology Committee and school curriculum software needs provide the justification/explanation for the specifications chosen.
FEATURE
CRITERIA
Processor
A CISC based processor running at 850 MHz or greater can be used as a standalone or networked desktop computer. If the computer is to be used with multi-media applications, 1000 MHz or greater should be considered. Other equivalent processors can be evaluated and considered.
Processor
A RISC based processor running at 400 MHz or greater can be used as a standalone or networked desktop computer. If the computer is to be used with multi-media applications, 450 MHz or greater should be considered.
Cache
Performance will be enhanced through the use of 256 kb or greater of Level 2 cache. Other configuration solutions can be evaluated and considered for equivalent performance.
Fixed Disk
The capability to store an appropriate number of applications as well as documents on the network is improved through the use of a fixed disk of 10 GB or greater.
Fixed Disk Controller
Performance efficiency will be improved through the use of an enhanced IDE or SCSI-II controller.
RAM Size
The ability to run sophisticated applications and to maintain an array of open programs is enhanced by the use of 128 MB or more of RAM. If the computer is to be used with multi-media applications, 256 MB of RAM should be considered.
Bus
Performance efficiency can be enhanced by the use of a PCI bus instead of an ISA bus in a WinTel machine. The use of USB, FireWire (IEEE1394) or other fast busses are recommended for all computers.
Displays/MONITORS
A 17 inch monitor should be considered especially for graphical and multi-media applications. Larger monitor areas can be evaluated and considered for special uses and needs.
Resolution
Picture and text clarity can be improved by higher resolution and bit depth. Monitors capable of high resolution and bit depth should be able to adjust to lower resolutions and bit depth. If the computer is to be used with graphical or multi-media applications, 1024 x 768 pixels to as high as 1600 x 1200 may prove more satisfactory.
Network Interface
A network interface adapter is required. The recommendation is to purchase 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet as provided by either an interface card or built in NIC on the motherboard.
Miscellaneous Ports
A minimum of 3 USB ports, and one IEEE1394 (Firewire) port is recommended. A serial port may be considered if already-purchased peripherals require it.
Modem
If modem capability is required, a 56 kbs v. 90 modem will provide for satisfactory speed.
CD/DVD Drive
A twenty-four speed read writeable CD ROM Drive should provide satisfactory performance. A 5X speed or higher DVD Drive should provide satisfactory performance. Higher speed drives can be evaluated and considered.
Sound Adapter
If this is a desired option, 16.bit stereo will improve performance especially with multi-media applications. Some Windows software may require SoundBlaster compatibility. Sound in, out, and microphone ports are recommended. Sound may be integrated into the motherboard and the USB port may be used for microphone input and additional speaker output.
Desirable
Wireless network capability built-in (i.e. integrated antenna) Flash Drive capability and CD-RW, built-in
Miscellaneous
Plug and Play capability is a requirement.
Warranty
A 3-year on-site warranty should be the minimum.
Avoid
Diskette drive, Serial and Parallel Ports. [The floppy diskette interface and legacy ports will not be available in computers produced in the near-future as dictated by the PC Design Guide 2000, 2001.
PORTABLE COMPUTERS (Network Ready)
This section applies to all types of portable computers. When selecting a portable computer, consideration should be given to users, locations and purpose. In some cases, it will be advantageous to use a docking station to connect the portable computer to a network. In other cases, it will be more appropriate to use a LAN PCMCIA card to connect the portable computer to a network. Several users can share PCMCIA cards. Some portable computers already have the required function(s) built in and, therefore, eliminate the need to purchase a PCMCIA card(s) for that function (e.g. a modem). The technical criteria discussed below provide information by which to set specifications for quality units. The configurations chosen should attempt to extend the lifetime of the acquired portable computers through the use of carefully tailored specifications. Local technical or educational reasons/needs should provide the justification/explanation for the specifications chosen.
The following set of features and associated criteria is intended to help in the development of specifications for the acquisition of computers and their components:
FEATURE
CRITERIA
Processor
A CISC processor running at 850+ MHz can be used, or a RISC processor running at 400+ MHz can be used as a standalone or networked portable computer. If the laptop is to be used with multi-media applications, 1000 MHz or greater should be considered. Other equivalent processors can be evaluated and considered.
Cache
Performance will be enhanced through the use of 256 kb or greater of Level 2 cache. Other configuration solutions can be evaluated and considered for equivalent performance.
Fixed Disk
The capability to store an appropriate number of applications as well as required data and documents is improved through the use of a fixed disk of 6 GB or greater. [Performance efficiency will be improved through the use of enhanced IDE.]
RAM Size
The ability to run sophisticated applications and to maintain an array of open programs is enhanced by the use of 64 MB or more of RAM.
CD/DVD Drive
A twenty-four speed CD ROM Drive should provide satisfactory performance. A 5X speed DVD Drive should provide satisfactory performance. Higher speed drives can be evaluated and considered.
PCMCIA
If the computer does not have a built-in modem and Ethernet capability, then the computer must contain one Type III slot in order to accommodate a PCMCIA card. One Type III slot will serve as two Type I or II slots.
Display
A minimum of 12.1 inch active matrix display is acceptable but a 14 inch or greater active matrix display is recommended.
Modem
A capability of 56 v.90 KBPS will provide for communications at satisfactory speed.
External Connections
An external port, which is SVGA or equivalent, will allow a connection to a quality desktop display. An appropriate external connection port will be needed for a connection to a docking station or presentation display device. (we think should leave this in – ex overhead video projector) Several laptop computers have no SVGA out but do have s-video or TV output.
A desktop display is not necessary if the laptop display is satisfactory. In fact, there are several laptop displays reproduce color better, and are sharper than desktop monitors.
Docking Station
A locking capacity is recommended regardless of docking station needs. The capability for “hot swapping,”(i.e. docking/undocking while the portable computer is powered on) should be specified if desired. The ability to secure the portable computer while unattended through a key lockable docking station should be specified if desired.
Removable Fixed Disk
Technical support personnel, backup computer situations and media centers may require use of a removable fixed disk. If so, a USB or IEEE1394(firewire) hard drive can be given to such users for them to store their files on. Multiple users with their own hard drives should avoid storing files on the internal hard drive of the laptop.
Extra Battery and Charger
If a portable computer is to be used for prolonged periods of time when it does not have access to a permanent power source, the acquisition of extra batteries and a charger should be considered.
Network Interface
A network interface adapter is required. The recommendation is to purchase 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet as provided by either an interface card or built in NIC on the motherboard.
Miscellaneous Ports
A minimum of one USB port and/or one IEEE1394 (FireWire) port is required. An external port, which is SVGA or equivalent, will allow a connection to a quality desktop display. Desktop displays are not a necessity, but if the ability to display on an external monitor is desired, such a port may be required. For presentation purposes, an SVGA port, s-video out or TV-out port, or composite video-out port are all acceptable.
Desirable
Wireless network capability built-in (i.e. integrated antenna).
Miscellaneous
Plug and Play capability (consisting of hardware and software components that card, PC, and operating system manufacturers incorporate into their products) is a requirement. Plug and Play makes the card capable of identifying itself and the resources it requires. The system’s software automatically sets up a suitable configuration for the card.
Carrying Case
A carrying case should be available and may be included in the price of the base system.
Warranty
A three-year on-site warranty should be the minimum. On-site warranties for laptops are somewhat unusual. The norm is that laptops be sent or taken to an authorized service center. Perhaps the school can negotiate for an on-site warranty, but since so few manufacturers provide it as an option, it’s limiting to require it as a minimum.
PRINTERS
This section applies to printers. When selecting a printer, consideration was given to the following: the users, location, purpose, and volume. Current technological advances have expanded to such a point that this equipment should have multi-functional uses (i.e. scanning and/or fax).
LASER PRINTERS: The following set of features and associated criteria is intended to help in the development of specifications for the acquisition of laser printers:
FEATURE
CRITERIA
LAN: The capability to directly to a computer to provide all features and functions.
Speed: Network level performance can be achieved at a 5 PPM speed. However, the need for higher speeds based on volume can be considered.
RAM: Network level of performance can be achieved with 4 MB of RAM, but incremental expansion to 64 MB may be needed in high volume situations and/or when the Post Script language is used.
Resolution: A resolution of 600 dots per inch (DPI) or higher is recommended.
Languages: Good basic compatible languages include HP PCL and Post Script Level 2. If Post Script is not specified, it might be advisable to require the capability to be upgraded to support Post Script and to increase the RAM to 8 MB or more.
Rated Usage: The capacity to output 15,000 pages per month is usually adequate, but business needs and volume may require a higher usage rating.
Input Paper Capacity: A configuration with at least one 500 sheet paper drawer may reduce the monitoring and support of the printer.
Output Paper Capacity: A configuration with at least one 250 sheet paper capacity may reduce the monitoring and support of the printer.
Network Adapter: A network interface adapter is recommended. The connectivity can be achieved with a built in interface 10/100 Ethernet card or external print server device.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE CONFIGURATIONS
The general consensus around the issue of "bricks" versus networked computers in the classrooms is that a mix including labs and classroom computers all connected by local area networks, is the ideal solution for most schools.
CONFIGURATION
- Standalone computers (Must be purchased network ready)
Advantage: Available for use prior to having a network
Disadvantages:
- Must shuffle diskettes
- Lack of software management
- Difficult to share files, peripherals
- Need printer sharing devices or one printer per computer
Configuration:
- Networked "bricks" in a lab setting
Advantages:
- May share files/peripheral devices (printers)
- Software more economical
- Whole class instruction
- Software management centrally handled
Disadvantages:
- May need assistance in managing lab
- Need an extra room to house lab
- May require a projector for effective teaching of skills
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The preceding tables depicting the minimum hardware recommendations were used as benchmark configurations in our basic technology plan. They also establish the standards by which our school technology programs may be assessed. This, in turn, determines the additional resources necessary to ensure the desired result in every classroom. It is important to determine what is required to bring our school facility up to signal distribution (data, voice, and video) and electrical supply standards necessary to install the school-wide basic technology program.
Area of Consideration
1. Internal LAN of only HP PC Macintosh machines on a single server
- Preliminary Standard - Windows XP OS, file and printer services over TCP/IP, Ethernet networking
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation and Support references - The guide to the RVITP entitled Technological Recommendations and Standards
2. Internal LAN of Thin client boxes
- Preliminary Standard - Windows XP or Macintosh Operating system,, Stepford network
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - The guide to the RVITP entitled Technological Recommendations and Standards
3. HP/Macintosh laptops
- Preliminary Standard - Computer OS as specified above. Macintosh supports file with print services to enable the sharing of files & print services between both environments.
- Recommendaiton - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - The guide to the RVITP entitled Technological Recommendations and Standards
5. LAN Topology for the School
- Preliminary Standard - Ethernet wired to current telecommunications standards
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - Telecommunications Wiring Guidelines
6. Electronic Mail (e-mail)
- Preliminary Standard - Windows Outlook Express
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support refernces - District e-mail
7. LAN Physical Infrastructure
- Preliminary Standard - State Wiring Standards:
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - State Wiring Standards
8. Video & Multimedia over IP
- Preliminary Standard - Interactive Whiteboard Overhead projectors
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - District guidelines
9. Telephony and Voice Messaging
- Preliminary Standard - Aries Standards
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - District Guidelines
10. Paperless Grade book and Attendance
- Preliminary Standard - Aries Standards
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - Vendors who can provide campus solutions
11. Wireless LAN and WAN
- Preliminary Standard - Stepford standards
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - Vendors who can provide campus solutions
12. Thin Clients, Windows Terminals
- Preliminary Standard - Characteristics of a properly managed desktop Stepford standards for Thin Client environment
- Recommendation - Approve for implementation
- Implementation & Support references - Vendors who can provide campus solutions
Hardware:
Total Computers = 226
Computers for Staff - 46 Teachers / 2 per classroom
Student Computers including Library - Students 4 Bricks per classroom / *88 Bricks /Lib. 25
Comp. w/student Classroom - 22 / CAD 20
Comp. Classrooms including Library - 4
Comp Labs/number of computers - Computer Lab *30 / Communications Lab 12
After School Hours -
Number of Classrooms Connected - 22 + Library
The asterisk (*) indicates that the system is a brick. The computers are in bold print.
TO INSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS
In order to effectively implement the Rio Vista High School Technology Plan, the following recommendations are presented. Please note that ergonomic issues are addressed in these recommendations. It is mandatory that schools begin to address ergonomic concerns for both their employees and students (New York Times, 1996). These recommendations are based on guidelines in Title III: Technology in Education, “The Educational Excellence for All Children Act of 1999.” It is imperative to reducing the cost of technology that we try to purchase all equipment from the same provider to receive the best prices possible due to the size of our school and technology funding available.
Goal One:
Through 2008-2011 every classroom, administrative and support office space will have connectivity to the school’s LAN, district WAN and the Internet.
Annually:
The school will develop and review a blueprint outlining all Activity: areas of connectivity, hub locations as well as any local servers.
The technology committee will conduct an audit of every classroom and office space to evaluate connectivity to the school’s LAN, district WAN and Internet.
Goal Two:
By 2011 100% of all core content classrooms will have two teacher workstations, a four brick student lab, one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, LCD projector, Interactive board, technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
Activity regarding computers and computer labs:
By 2008 - 90% of all classrooms will have one teacher work station with a printer that is connected to the internet.
By 2009 - 25% of all core classrooms will have one teacher work station, a printer and a two station student lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2010 - 50% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2011 - 100% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
Activity regarding LCD projectors, interactive boards, presentations stations and multimedia computer:
By 2008 - 20% of all classrooms will have an LCD projector, interactive boards, and one network compatible color laser printer.
By 2009 - 40% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2010 - 60% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2011 - 100% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
Goal Three:
To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development.
RVHS professional development committee will sponsor monthly training to improve their use of technologies to enhance teacher effectiveness, student achievement, and instructional management.
By 2008 - 90% of all classrooms will have one teacher work station with a printer that is connected to the internet.
By 2009 - 25% of all core classrooms will have one teacher work station, a printer and a two station student lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2010 - 50% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2011 - 100% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
Activity regarding LCD projectors, interactive boards, presentations stations and multimedia computer:
By 2008 - 20% of all classrooms will have an LCD projector, interactive boards, and one network compatible color laser printer.
By 2009 - 40% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2010 - 60% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2011 - 100% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
Goal Three: To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development.
RVHS professional development committee will sponsor monthly training to improve their use of technologies to enhance teacher effectiveness, student achievement, and instructional management.
To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Faculty will complete 20 hours of training das to the use and application of the technology within the first year of use with six of these hours on site.
Site technology plans will be updated yearly as the staff, faculty, and students become more literate in use and applications of the technology.
Teachers will have, update, and use the school web site and their specific assigned site within it to keep parents updated on student progress and assignments.
Faculty will be trained in using the student assessment and data features in support of Language Arts and Mathematics.
Classroom instructors will be trained on how to utilize network features for individual student storage folders.
Specific teachers will be assigned as trainers and mentors and will receive compensation for after hour assistance with their peers.
Specific levels of accomplishment will be set and established and when they are completed certificates of achievement will be awarded.
To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Faculty will complete 20 hours of training das to the use and application of the technology within the first year of use with six of these hours on site.
Site technology plans will be updated yearly as the staff, faculty, and students become more literate in use and applications of the technology.
Teachers will have, update, and use the school web site and their specific assigned site within it to keep parents updated on student progress and assignments.
Faculty will be trained in using the student assessment and data features in support of Language Arts and Mathematics.
Classroom instructors will be trained on how to utilize network features for individual student storage folders.
Specific teachers will be assigned as trainers and mentors and will receive compensation for after hour assistance with their peers.
Specific levels of accomplishment will be set and established and when they are completed certificates of achievement will be awarded.
Funding Schedule
Description of Specific Actions to Improve Educational Practice
Goal One: Through 2008-2011 every classroom, administrative and support office space will have connectivity to the school’s LAN, district WAN and the Internet.
- Implementers/Timeline : 2009
2010
2011 - Related Expenditures: Server: $9,075
- Estimated Cost: Stepford Syst. 30 Brick Comp.Lab. = $45,485
46 Computer/teachers$39,000 - Funding Source: Microsoft Partnership Academy Bond
Goal Two: By 2011 100% of all core content classrooms will have two teacher workstations, a four brick student lab, one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, LCD projector, Interactive board, technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, ergonomically appropriate support peripherals. - Implimentation Guidelines: 2008-2011
- Related Expenditures:
- Estimated Cost: CAD Lab: $18,500 for computers / $5000 per year for AutoCad lease
Communication Lab: 12 Computers = $13,000. Classroom Bricks: 88 $26,000 - Funding Source: Partnership Academy
CTE Communica-tion Grant
Microsoft
Goal Three: To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development. - Implementation Guidelines: 2008-2011
- Related Expenditures: Training: $5,000
Maintenance:$10,000 (2008-2011) - Estimated Cost:
- Funding Sources:
EVALUATION
Objective Evaluative Documenation
- Professional Development: a) Sign-in sheets for district and school level technology training. b) Published list of RVHS technology support team c) Published school technology plan d) Published school technology plan
- Integration of Technology and Learning: Teacher lesson plans, evaluations
- Technology Leadership, Policy and Accountability: a) Published inventory of hardware & software b) Published acceptable use policy c) Published Rio Vista High School technology plan d) Teacher portfolios of student successes
- Effective Use of Technology Funding and Resources: a) Copy of letter and survey sent to local businesses. Notes from personal visits to businesses, agencies and service clubs. b) Published list of specific technologies to be purchased c) Published inventory and updates of hardware and software.
- Public Awareness: a) Student acceptable use policies on file b) Published school homepage c) Copies of technology publicity in local media
Rio Vista High School Technology Support Team & Technology Committee
Paul Heaney, Technology Coordinator
Brandi Gomes, Language Arts/Multi-Media
Jim Bard,Industrial Arts
Janet Blegen,Library Technician
Larry Wright,Agriculture
Roxanne Donnelly,Parent
Jim Lake, Principal
Amy Eggers, Vice Principal
Bill Guggemos,Parent
Howard Knadler,Special Education
Agenda for 12/10/08 FOR Schools Meeting
Agenda
FOR Schools Meeting
RVHS Media Center/Library
Wednesday, 12/10/08 – 7 PM
FOR Schools Meeting
RVHS Media Center/Library
Wednesday, 12/10/08 – 7 PM
1. WASC Accreditation Update
2. Safety, Health & Cleanliness
· Cafeteria
· Gymnasium
· Garbage Cans
· Adequacy of supervision during lunch (fights, food fights, trash left everywhere, couples making out on picnic tables behind the gym, etc.)
· Consider hiring part-time aides
· Discuss safety protocols & procedures in place in the event of fire, bomb threat, guns on campus, etc.
a. Use of walkie-talkies or Nextel phones?
3. Obtaining a textbook coordinator for schools.
4. Technology Instruction for Staff
5. Improved Communication between all involved parties
6. Volunteers on campus
· Volunteer Clearinghouse: Hale Conklin & Gale Bowen
· Volunteer guidelines/training
· Parameters for Site Administrators; develop a linear protocol for volunteer projects.
For example:
a. For electrical, plumbing, IT professional, concrete contractor volunteers -> check w/ Superintendent (is the volunteer plumber licensed? Can he do work under supervision? Have Release of Liability forms been signed?
b. For superficial painting, gluing baseboards, lower skilled volunteer projects ->consult w/ Maintenance Director.
c. For classroom, clerical, etc. ->Use your judgment, etc.
2. Safety, Health & Cleanliness
· Cafeteria
· Gymnasium
· Garbage Cans
· Adequacy of supervision during lunch (fights, food fights, trash left everywhere, couples making out on picnic tables behind the gym, etc.)
· Consider hiring part-time aides
· Discuss safety protocols & procedures in place in the event of fire, bomb threat, guns on campus, etc.
a. Use of walkie-talkies or Nextel phones?
3. Obtaining a textbook coordinator for schools.
4. Technology Instruction for Staff
5. Improved Communication between all involved parties
6. Volunteers on campus
· Volunteer Clearinghouse: Hale Conklin & Gale Bowen
· Volunteer guidelines/training
· Parameters for Site Administrators; develop a linear protocol for volunteer projects.
For example:
a. For electrical, plumbing, IT professional, concrete contractor volunteers -> check w/ Superintendent (is the volunteer plumber licensed? Can he do work under supervision? Have Release of Liability forms been signed?
b. For superficial painting, gluing baseboards, lower skilled volunteer projects ->consult w/ Maintenance Director.
c. For classroom, clerical, etc. ->Use your judgment, etc.
Location Change for next FOR Schools Meeting
Our next meeting will be:
Wednesday, 12/10/08 at 7 PM in the RVHS Media Center/Library
NOT in the Performing Arts Theatre/Bldg. E
Wednesday, 12/10/08 at 7 PM in the RVHS Media Center/Library
NOT in the Performing Arts Theatre/Bldg. E
Thursday, December 4, 2008
RVHS Student Data Disk
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by the Rio Vista Police Department today to get some answers to the burning questions that keep coming up. I'll put it in a nutshell. The report number is #08-0823 and it was taken by Officer Rudy Granados.
There's a couple of different ways that the police department could have cut corners on this report but they didn't. They took this report in a thorough, time consuming way, which probably took them several hours to complete. The result is each individual child who is on the disk is listed individually on the report. Should anything come of this incident it will make things much easier to tie in and the report number listed above is all anyone needs right now.
I for one, am done with this incident. I will be watchful of my daughters credit (and mail!) until she is 18 years old, then I will be making sure we get a copy of her credit report at that time. Until then, we're done with this incident.
I stopped by the Rio Vista Police Department today to get some answers to the burning questions that keep coming up. I'll put it in a nutshell. The report number is #08-0823 and it was taken by Officer Rudy Granados.
There's a couple of different ways that the police department could have cut corners on this report but they didn't. They took this report in a thorough, time consuming way, which probably took them several hours to complete. The result is each individual child who is on the disk is listed individually on the report. Should anything come of this incident it will make things much easier to tie in and the report number listed above is all anyone needs right now.
I for one, am done with this incident. I will be watchful of my daughters credit (and mail!) until she is 18 years old, then I will be making sure we get a copy of her credit report at that time. Until then, we're done with this incident.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
FORS Meeting Minutes
FOR Meeting Wednesday 11-19-08
Those in attendance:
Lee Williams
Roxanne Donnelly
Tom Donnelly
Michelle Scott
Julie Kelly
Everett Upham
Jonathon & Toni Mazer
Cheryl Apple
Greta Jenkins
Hale Conklin
Mary Gamaza
Gale Bower
The Approved Mission Statement is:
FOR schools is a group of community supporters dedicated to the overall improvement and promotion of quality education in our local schools.
A.The WASC progress is coming along fine except for a few questions that need to be addressed:
1. The Curriculum focus group may need some help, as their lead teacher will be out on Tuesday 11-24-08 which is when this focus group will be worked on further. We will help as needed. (Remember-We only say this because we want to help)
2. We want to ensure that the students are represented as part of the WASC process.
FYI-each focus group should have at least one staff member, one parent, and one student.
B. Facilities walkthrough
The group feels that each school site should prioritize what needs to be done. It is felt that there should be an "items that can be done now" list and an "items that need major funding" list. It is our goal to work with the district as to where to start and how to get the job done. It was discussed to perhaps get a community volunteer liason to work with the district to spearhead this.
C. I am very happy to announce that all kids now have their required textbooks at RVHS!!!
D. Hale Conklin and Gale Bower have agreed to head a community based volunteer "clearinghouse." Hale Conklin is with a group called Rio Vista Advocates. His goal is to acquire office space in Rio Vista. Hale Conklin and Gale Bower will then provide volunteer manpower to help the community with jobs/projects that need to be done. A website is underway that will list people who have certain invaluable talents and are willing to help. If you are interested in being part of this or have any further questions please visit the website:
riovistaadvocates.com
E. Our 5 Top Priorities presently:
1. Receiving WASC accredidation
2. Safety,Health,& Cleanliness issues pertaining to the schools
3. Obtaining a textbook coordinator for our schools
4. Technology instruction for the schools' staff
5. Ensuring that communication with the community's schools continues to improve through efforts with all parties involved.
F. Toni Mazer stated that she will do a mass e-mail mailing of the technology plan so we can see what's in place.
Our next FOR Schools meeting is Wednesday 12-10-08 @ 7 p.m. in the RVHS theater
Please plan to attend-our school community depends on it.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Scott
Those in attendance:
Lee Williams
Roxanne Donnelly
Tom Donnelly
Michelle Scott
Julie Kelly
Everett Upham
Jonathon & Toni Mazer
Cheryl Apple
Greta Jenkins
Hale Conklin
Mary Gamaza
Gale Bower
The Approved Mission Statement is:
FOR schools is a group of community supporters dedicated to the overall improvement and promotion of quality education in our local schools.
A.The WASC progress is coming along fine except for a few questions that need to be addressed:
1. The Curriculum focus group may need some help, as their lead teacher will be out on Tuesday 11-24-08 which is when this focus group will be worked on further. We will help as needed. (Remember-We only say this because we want to help)
2. We want to ensure that the students are represented as part of the WASC process.
FYI-each focus group should have at least one staff member, one parent, and one student.
B. Facilities walkthrough
The group feels that each school site should prioritize what needs to be done. It is felt that there should be an "items that can be done now" list and an "items that need major funding" list. It is our goal to work with the district as to where to start and how to get the job done. It was discussed to perhaps get a community volunteer liason to work with the district to spearhead this.
C. I am very happy to announce that all kids now have their required textbooks at RVHS!!!
D. Hale Conklin and Gale Bower have agreed to head a community based volunteer "clearinghouse." Hale Conklin is with a group called Rio Vista Advocates. His goal is to acquire office space in Rio Vista. Hale Conklin and Gale Bower will then provide volunteer manpower to help the community with jobs/projects that need to be done. A website is underway that will list people who have certain invaluable talents and are willing to help. If you are interested in being part of this or have any further questions please visit the website:
riovistaadvocates.com
E. Our 5 Top Priorities presently:
1. Receiving WASC accredidation
2. Safety,Health,& Cleanliness issues pertaining to the schools
3. Obtaining a textbook coordinator for our schools
4. Technology instruction for the schools' staff
5. Ensuring that communication with the community's schools continues to improve through efforts with all parties involved.
F. Toni Mazer stated that she will do a mass e-mail mailing of the technology plan so we can see what's in place.
Our next FOR Schools meeting is Wednesday 12-10-08 @ 7 p.m. in the RVHS theater
Please plan to attend-our school community depends on it.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Scott
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Facility Needs @ DH White Elementary School
Facility Needs List from Linda Costlow, Principal of DH White Elementary:
- Perimeter fencing--> This is our #1 safety issue
- Paint Trim in front of school
- Improved Parking--> (site master plan)
- TECHNOLOGY Improved connectivity / Increased capacity in lab infrastructure.
- Replace windows--> Improved energy efficiency
- Replace carpets--> Wayne replaced 3 rooms this summer
- Full sized kindergarten rooms
- Small rooms can be used for speech, OT, PT, etc. One of the small rooms is now Title I Resource Room and another is Psychologist's work area.
8. Improved Office Area
- (part of the site master plan) Increase size, improve visibility and accessibility
9. Improved play area
- We need an area designated for kindergarten with appropriately sized equipment as well as an area designated for older students with more appropriate play equipment.
Submitted 11/23/08 by Julie Kelly
Friday, November 21, 2008
FOR Schools Mission Statement and focus
FOR Schools is a group of community supporters who are dedicated to the overall improvement and promotion of quality education in our local schools.
The main focus at this time is listed in order of priority:
1. Safety health and cleanliness of the schools
2. Coordinate Volunteer program to promote the maintenance of the schools
3. WASC accreditation of RVHS
4. Textbooks for students
5. Technology in the schools for students to learn by and teachers to teach from
6. Communications from school site administrators and teachers
The main focus at this time is listed in order of priority:
1. Safety health and cleanliness of the schools
2. Coordinate Volunteer program to promote the maintenance of the schools
3. WASC accreditation of RVHS
4. Textbooks for students
5. Technology in the schools for students to learn by and teachers to teach from
6. Communications from school site administrators and teachers
Loss of student demographic data at RVHS
Informational Meeting - Report
Loss of Aeries School Student Data Memory “Thumb drive”
November 20, 2008
5:30 p.m. – Rio Vista Performing Arts Theatre
Approximately 100 parents in attendance.
Presenter: Scot Yarnell, Esq.
School Administration Representation: Rio Vista Principal Joe Galindo. (District Superintendent was not able to participate due to recovery from recent surgery.)
Questions/Issues
What is the school district doing to protect the use of student information for illegal purposes?
A. District has reviewed security of Aeries data systems at all schools. New protocols have been given. Back up memory drives are being put in safes until a secure centralized back up unit is established.
What does the school district intend on doing to put fraud “checks”/monitoring processes in place as precaution to lost student data?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
What is the school district doing to correct the situation and protect information?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Was all students’ data on the thumb drive?
A. Yes
Were police notified?
A. Yes. Case number will be available Monday, November 24, 2008
What can be done to watch for future problems?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Why are student Social Security numbers needed?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Senior students need to be a priority.
How many students may be affected?
A. 380 Students (Inactive and Active)
Does the data contain information of students not presently attending Rio Vista High School?
A. Yes, but only students that are currently attending and students who have withdrawn for the current year. The total amount remains 380 students.
Will the school district board discuss this issue and if so; will they put remedy on a fast track?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Suggestions/Recommendations
Provide resource(s), individual or agency, to meet with concerned individuals to help them with problems if problems arise.
Provide information to students and parents, via school webpage, on the ongoing status of the situation.
Make police report case number available for individuals to use if they need to the information to reconstruct Social Security Numbers
District provide and have available a descriptive letter documenting the situation that can be used for future reference by credit bureau if needed.
Make sure police are notified.
Need quick response to issue.
Investigate how other school districts have addressed similar issue.
Provide that minutes of meeting be available to all parents and students.
Develop and share a plan of action.
Provide all missing attorney information.
Request board meeting discussion/action agenda item be established.
Information to be available, by Monday, regarding the extent of student names on lost thumb drive and police report case number.
Next meeting set for December 3, 2008, at 7:00 in the Rio Vista High School Performing Arts building. Purpose of the meeting is to provide more information, a preventative/relief action plan, if needed. So far, no illegal use of student data has been reported.
Loss of Aeries School Student Data Memory “Thumb drive”
November 20, 2008
5:30 p.m. – Rio Vista Performing Arts Theatre
Approximately 100 parents in attendance.
Presenter: Scot Yarnell, Esq.
School Administration Representation: Rio Vista Principal Joe Galindo. (District Superintendent was not able to participate due to recovery from recent surgery.)
Questions/Issues
What is the school district doing to protect the use of student information for illegal purposes?
A. District has reviewed security of Aeries data systems at all schools. New protocols have been given. Back up memory drives are being put in safes until a secure centralized back up unit is established.
What does the school district intend on doing to put fraud “checks”/monitoring processes in place as precaution to lost student data?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
What is the school district doing to correct the situation and protect information?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Was all students’ data on the thumb drive?
A. Yes
Were police notified?
A. Yes. Case number will be available Monday, November 24, 2008
What can be done to watch for future problems?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Why are student Social Security numbers needed?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Senior students need to be a priority.
How many students may be affected?
A. 380 Students (Inactive and Active)
Does the data contain information of students not presently attending Rio Vista High School?
A. Yes, but only students that are currently attending and students who have withdrawn for the current year. The total amount remains 380 students.
Will the school district board discuss this issue and if so; will they put remedy on a fast track?
A. To be further investigated and reported.
Suggestions/Recommendations
Provide resource(s), individual or agency, to meet with concerned individuals to help them with problems if problems arise.
Provide information to students and parents, via school webpage, on the ongoing status of the situation.
Make police report case number available for individuals to use if they need to the information to reconstruct Social Security Numbers
District provide and have available a descriptive letter documenting the situation that can be used for future reference by credit bureau if needed.
Make sure police are notified.
Need quick response to issue.
Investigate how other school districts have addressed similar issue.
Provide that minutes of meeting be available to all parents and students.
Develop and share a plan of action.
Provide all missing attorney information.
Request board meeting discussion/action agenda item be established.
Information to be available, by Monday, regarding the extent of student names on lost thumb drive and police report case number.
Next meeting set for December 3, 2008, at 7:00 in the Rio Vista High School Performing Arts building. Purpose of the meeting is to provide more information, a preventative/relief action plan, if needed. So far, no illegal use of student data has been reported.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Meeting Tonight 7:00 RVHS Auditorium
FOR SCHOOLS
Meeting Agenda
November 19, 2008
I. Assign note taker.
II. Adopt mission statement
III. Report on WASC progress
IV. Facilities walk through report
V. Books at RVHS
VI. Volunteer “clearinghouse” project
VII. Schedule date & assign responsibilities for next meeting
Meeting Agenda
November 19, 2008
I. Assign note taker.
II. Adopt mission statement
III. Report on WASC progress
IV. Facilities walk through report
V. Books at RVHS
VI. Volunteer “clearinghouse” project
VII. Schedule date & assign responsibilities for next meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
School Site Walk Around w/ Board of Trustees
The Walk Around w/ the RDUSD Board of Trustees, Nov. 5th, 2008
Amy Eggars lead the group around RVHS campus.
RVHS Itemized Areas of Concern:
1. Entrance of the School/Next to parking lot
Amy Eggars lead the group around RVHS campus.
RVHS Itemized Areas of Concern:
1. Entrance of the School/Next to parking lot
- Landscaping on side of bldg. needs to be re-done w/ proper irrigation.
- Walkway from parking lot needs to be joined w/ main entrance cement area. (The bldg. was cut off & the bricks still show the cut areas). The establishment of a walkway will develop a "user-friendly" message & will help in a modified transition from the parking lot.
2. Main hallway/Admin. Bldg.
- Ceiling tiles need to be replaced
- Walls need to be painted
- Display Cases need to be refurbished
- Informational signs need to be posted
- Pipes protruding from floor in Athletic Director's office
- Office area needs to be re-organized for efficiency (hallway space may be used to expand needed office area).
- Unused equipment needs to be inventoried for use or surplus
- Removal of unused equipment needs to be accomplished
- Computers in library need to be evaluated for performance & their potential to deliver curriculum & instruction. (If they are non-usable, we need to surplus them)
- Cafeteria area needs to be reconfigured & modernized to handle the flow & needs of students
- Curtains in cafeteria need to be replaced or taken down
- Electrical outlet capacity is deficient
- Many plexi-glass windows need replacement (old and worn)
- Door thresholds need to be replaced
- Broken or uneven floor tiles need to be replaced
- Wall deterioration in cafeteria under the windows needs to be evaluated & repaired
- Storefront doors need to be replaced in area leading to front of the school outside of library.
- All bldg. doors need to be evaluated & brought to code standards.
3. Snack Bar
- Patio area around Snack Bar needs to be redone. It is a hazard area. Uneven surfaces including gaps between bricks may cause someone to be hurt.
- Door coming in & out of area are not ADA friendly.
- More table & sitting equipment needed as well as expanded patio area
- Sidewalks leading to doors need to be wider
- Walkway in front of "stage" area needs to have a section for student congregation
4. Grass area leading to Bldg. E
- A more direct path should be established from parking lot to bldg, especially towards the Performing Arts bldg.
- Landscaping should be contiguous
5. Wood shop
- Front area needs: Contiguous landscaping, wider side walk & bldg. to be painted.
- Back area: Needs to be cleaned & unusable materials discarded.
- Inside of shop needs to be OSHA evaluated & certified.
- Classroom needs to be modernized or refurbished.
6. Behind Performing arts Building
- Fence needs to be replaced to accommodate for student use now & in the future.
- Landscaping (to include irrigation)
- "Performing Arts" sign designating the Performing Arts Center
7. Hill behind Bldg. E going towards gym
- Address use of the hill & proceed accordingly for the safety of students & for the cosmetics of the campus.
8. Gym
- All doors need to be re-evaluated & fixed so they lock properly.
- Paint & repair work inside & out
- Larger walkway areas around gym to accommodate student traffic
- Need a secure Weight Training Area - Currently using the stage area for this purpose
- Lockers need to be fixed or replaced
- Ventilation fans in locker & bathrooms need to be fixed or replaced
- Cap on outside electrical connection needs to be fixed (on corner of gym facing the relocatables).
9. Agriculture Building
- Crack in the foundation floor-classroom area
- Pipe stubs protruding from cement floor
- Workshop has a drain hole in the middle of the room - "hazard"
- Lots of debris & unused materials in fenced area behind shop.
- Shop needs to be evaluated & OSHA certified.
- Water pump has been removed from a fenced area by the entrance area of the front door; it is leaking.
10. Relocatables
- Cracked asphalt area needs to be re-sealed.
Principal, Mr. Laleau led the group around the Riverview Middle School Campus.
Riverview Middle School Facilities Needs 2008
1. Gym Building
- Handicap access bathrooms in Gym
- Replace lights
- Painting the gym, halls, cafeteria and band room
- Replace acoustic tiles in gym & cafeteria
- Replace windows
- Installation of rock climbing wall
- Renew the locker rooms
- Add A/C & Heating
- Modern electronically controlled bleachers
- Replace two main basketball frames & modernize winch-system
2. Administrative Building
- Replace A/C & heating system
- Fix drain/flooding problem by main entrance
- Update sprinkler system around school
3. Yard / Outside
- Replace water fountains
- Repair of retainer wall / planter boxes of patio area
- Update sprinkler system in Lower Field
- Sod & irrigate demolished building area Or
- Install parking lot w/ integrated low-maintenance landscaping/beautification w/ irrigation.
4. Portables
- Remove portable classrooms & rebuild on demolished building area.
___________________
I attended the Walk Around that began at the high school at 1:00 PM., November 5th, 2008.
As can be seen by the above school site generated lists, there are a multitude of needs including safety concerns.
Community members may remember that the Measure U Bond for School Facilities Improvement District #1 (SFID #1) (Isleton, DH White, Riverview & RVHS) could only cover a minimum of 1/2 the need, but the district at that time decided to move forward and ask for $14 million w/ the $5 million in matching state funds, because that was what they thought was a reasonable sum that community would support.
The apparent focus for the majority of the bond monies have gone to Isleton Elementary and RVHS, some cosmetics have been done over at Riverview (paint, roof, playground), but not much else.
DH White has been in better shape overall as a campus, so less emphasis was put there.
Riverview is totally ADA non-compliant, but the challenge re: "addressing it" is that if the school district fixed just "one" ADA non-compliant issue, it will trigger a whole cascade of events through state mandated regulations requiring that ALL ADA non-compliant issues be repaired. The big problem for the district is...we don't have the 3 million needed to do that. That being said, the best we can hope for at this time is to do some cosmetic improvements and to obtain portable ADA compliant bathroom units for now (portables won't trip the code compliance cascade w/ the state).
The DH White campus needs to have a cut-out window in the front office so that staff can see who is coming and going. They had a parent w/o custody rights take a child from the campus earlier this year and the school doesn't want something like this to happen again... The computer lab needs additional wiring for additional computer stations. The windows in the portables need to be replaced (very expensive ~$250-300K). A rented portable off the playground doesn't have any storage for supplies, the kindergarten rooms are too small and the area off the kindergarten rooms is a mess (uneven asphalt surfacing, etc.).
Isleton Elementary School will have a beautiful, fully-functional elementary school that will be ready for occupancy by February, 2009.
RVHS still has many unmet needs. The bond monies are almost completely expended at this juncture. The high school has a new Theatre Arts building, teacher and student parking lots; currently there is construction on the Art building that will house Radio Rio and the Art Department/studios. PLEASE see Roxanne's clarification note in comments below. The district office has secured ~ 2.1 million dollar grant for an Ag/Science Bldg. that can be built w/ "state" bond matching funds that will be soon forthcoming. Rio Vista has only a small window of opportunity to utilize the grant monies for the Ag/Science building and EIR (environmental impact studies must be done post-haste along w/ conceptual plans so that the city can fully understand the impact on current infrastructure). The Ag/Science Bldg. can accomplish many objectives within the current curriculum goals of the district w/ extra classrooms that can be utilized for other classes and eventually expanded as need arises. The district office has to be careful in the grant request language due to state stipulations, but eventually hopes to get a decent building in place.
The Special Board of Trustees meeting allowed for citizens to voice their concerns regarding priorities, work/purchase order process (until recently the RDUSD "never" had a system in place for purchase orders and existing staff is struggling w/ the new computerized system and is begrudgingly working with it).
It was brought up by citizens several times that there needs to be a clear job descriptions for maintenance personnel and that there needs to be expectations for compliance and subsequent consequences/disciplinary action for staff that are not doing their jobs. For example, community members have seen maintenance staff just sitting around reading the newspaper when they should be working; citizens have expressed deep frustration over attempts to beautify the grounds many times, only to see it turn to dust and weeds over and over again. It was suggested that there be a re-allocation of resources toward the general maintenance of facilities so that we don't have to replace expensive structures, etc. due to simple neglect. It's difficult to hold staff accountable, document and counsel, etc., if there aren't standards and job performance descriptions/requirements.
Any citizen concerned about this issue and wants to help, contact the Superintendent and consider visiting other local school districts to obtain, if possible, electronic copies of policies and procedures that could be easily adapted and integrated for RDUSD. A contact person for Dixon Unified School District might be Sharon Talesfore, District Administrative Assistant for DUSD (she used to live in Rio Vista) 707-678-5582 / FAX 707-678-0726.
Several community members, such as Margaret Anderson, Mark Trujillo and Richard Hamilton voiced concerns that there has never been a cohesive RVHS site master plan that anyone from the community or city staff has ever seen. Any site plan would help the City to advocate for and with the RDUSD when negotiating w/ developers.
I shared the concept and plan of Rio Vista's incoming Mayor, Jan Vick, for developing and maintaining a community volunteer database that potentially the city, schools, Chamber of Commerce, etc. could all benefit from. There are software systems available to assist organizations/communities in coordinating volunteers.
The Director of Maintenance Operations shared that he and his staff spend ~50% of their time "putting out fires" and is unopposed to having community volunteers who might assist with the mountains of work required around our campuses; that he used to be the Union President and that he believes anything that will help our children would be great. The Superintendent was glad to hear that.
Many caring parents and citizens participated in the meeting and hopefully the district will be responsive to their concerns. The Walk Around process itself was very helpful for the Superintendent in getting a better handle of the needs/problems areas and it was instrumental in clearing up miscommunication/non-communication from some of the staff to the district office.
I think our new Superintendent is still in the information gathering mode, but will do his best to steer us in a positive direction while holding staff accountable for job performance.
Julie Kelly
WASC Meetings & Timelines
the Focus Group dates are as follows...
All at 2:15 @ RVHS in Media Center
Nov 5th & 19th
Dec 10th
Jan 7th & 21st
Feb 11th & 25th
March 4th
Leadership meetings
Nov 20th
Jan 8th
Feb 13th
March 5th
March 9-20 Focus Group Reports edited compiled, and typed, distributed to stakeholders
March 23-27 Self-Study sent to Visiting Committee, WASC
April 27,28, or 29 WASC Visis to the school. Visit will be one day visit by a two-person team.
June 22-29(est.) WASC Commission meets to review and approve terms
August, September School notified of its term
All at 2:15 @ RVHS in Media Center
Nov 5th & 19th
Dec 10th
Jan 7th & 21st
Feb 11th & 25th
March 4th
Leadership meetings
Nov 20th
Jan 8th
Feb 13th
March 5th
March 9-20 Focus Group Reports edited compiled, and typed, distributed to stakeholders
March 23-27 Self-Study sent to Visiting Committee, WASC
April 27,28, or 29 WASC Visis to the school. Visit will be one day visit by a two-person team.
June 22-29(est.) WASC Commission meets to review and approve terms
August, September School notified of its term
Monday, November 3, 2008
RDUSD Special Meeting Agenda
RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
445 MONTEZUMA STREET
RIO VISTA, CA 94571
CALL FOR AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
By Order of the President of the Board of Trustees, this is a Call for and a Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the River Delta Unified School District on November 5, 2008, Wednesday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Vista High School (See tour schedule below) and then will be continued at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office.
There will also be a Closed Session of the Board of Trustees at approximately 5:45 p.m. at the District Office, immediately before the 6:30 p.m. Open Session. At the end of the Closed Session the Board will reconvene in Open Session and report any action taken in Closed Session
Anyone may appear at the Board meeting to testify in support of or in opposition to any item on this agenda being presented to the Board for consideration. There will, however, be no general public comment item as this is a Special meeting of the Board. [Government Code Section 54954.3 and .2 and Education Code Sections 35145.5 and 72121.5]
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone may appear and accompany the Board via their own transportation on the scheduled south area attendance site visits which begin at 1 p.m. However, no comments from visitors will be accepted at the time the site visitations are being conducted as this is an information gathering visitation by the Board for the Board. Please hold any comments and questions for the Open Session beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office in Rio Vista. This will ensure everyone is heard. Thank you for your cooperation.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
The South Attendance Area Facilities TOUR SCHEDULE:
1:00 p.m. Rio Vista High School in the Administration Building
2:00 p.m. Riverview Middle School in the Administration Building
3:00 p.m. D. H. White Elementary School in the Administration Building
4:15 p.m. Isleton Elementary School in the Administration Building
1. Re-Call Open Session to Order in the District Office -- 5:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Board Members
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approve Closed Agenda (see attached agenda)
a. Announce Closed Session Agenda
b. Receive any public comments on items listed on Closed Session agenda
5. Adjourn to Closed Session
6. Reconvene to Open Session -- 6:30 p.m.
7. Report of Action taken, if any, during Closed Session (Government Code Section 54957.1) - Board President Baker
8. Review and Approve Open Agenda
Board Member(s) and Superintendent Report (s) and/or Presentation(s), if any
9. Report, receive public comment and concerns, discuss and give directions regarding the Site Facilities Plans for South Attendance Area Schools (Rio Vista High School, Riverview Middle School, D.H. White Elementary School and Isleton Elementary School) – Richard Hennes
10. Adjournment
A COPY OF THE FULL AGENDA (WITH BACKUP DOCUMENTS) (WITHOUT CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS) IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AT YOUR SCHOOL SITE AND/OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 445 MONTEZUMA ST., RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: Effective January 1, 2003, Assembly Bill 3035 made notices and agendas of public meetings subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 USC (12132). Any and all request for “…any disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services…: needed to access our agendas or to participate in the public meetings, must be received in writing by the Superintendent’s Office at 445 Montezuma Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571 at least annually before July 1 of each year – or at least 15 calendar days prior to the individual meeting in question. All inquiries may be directed to the Superintendent’s Office (707) 374-1711.
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICING AND POSTING:
I, Barbaralee Moore, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees, declare that a copy of this Special Meeting Agenda/Notice was posted on the bulletin board in front of the District Office and that the Board of Trustees Members, district administrative offices and schools, the community libraries and the River News Herald were provided notice via e-mail and hand delivery on Monday, November 3, 2008 on or before 5:00 p.m.
_________________________________________________
Barbaralee Moore,
Executive Assistant to
the Board of Trustees
445 MONTEZUMA STREET
RIO VISTA, CA 94571
CALL FOR AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
By Order of the President of the Board of Trustees, this is a Call for and a Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the River Delta Unified School District on November 5, 2008, Wednesday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Vista High School (See tour schedule below) and then will be continued at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office.
There will also be a Closed Session of the Board of Trustees at approximately 5:45 p.m. at the District Office, immediately before the 6:30 p.m. Open Session. At the end of the Closed Session the Board will reconvene in Open Session and report any action taken in Closed Session
Anyone may appear at the Board meeting to testify in support of or in opposition to any item on this agenda being presented to the Board for consideration. There will, however, be no general public comment item as this is a Special meeting of the Board. [Government Code Section 54954.3 and .2 and Education Code Sections 35145.5 and 72121.5]
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone may appear and accompany the Board via their own transportation on the scheduled south area attendance site visits which begin at 1 p.m. However, no comments from visitors will be accepted at the time the site visitations are being conducted as this is an information gathering visitation by the Board for the Board. Please hold any comments and questions for the Open Session beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office in Rio Vista. This will ensure everyone is heard. Thank you for your cooperation.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
The South Attendance Area Facilities TOUR SCHEDULE:
1:00 p.m. Rio Vista High School in the Administration Building
2:00 p.m. Riverview Middle School in the Administration Building
3:00 p.m. D. H. White Elementary School in the Administration Building
4:15 p.m. Isleton Elementary School in the Administration Building
1. Re-Call Open Session to Order in the District Office -- 5:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Board Members
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approve Closed Agenda (see attached agenda)
a. Announce Closed Session Agenda
b. Receive any public comments on items listed on Closed Session agenda
5. Adjourn to Closed Session
6. Reconvene to Open Session -- 6:30 p.m.
7. Report of Action taken, if any, during Closed Session (Government Code Section 54957.1) - Board President Baker
8. Review and Approve Open Agenda
Board Member(s) and Superintendent Report (s) and/or Presentation(s), if any
9. Report, receive public comment and concerns, discuss and give directions regarding the Site Facilities Plans for South Attendance Area Schools (Rio Vista High School, Riverview Middle School, D.H. White Elementary School and Isleton Elementary School) – Richard Hennes
10. Adjournment
A COPY OF THE FULL AGENDA (WITH BACKUP DOCUMENTS) (WITHOUT CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS) IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AT YOUR SCHOOL SITE AND/OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 445 MONTEZUMA ST., RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: Effective January 1, 2003, Assembly Bill 3035 made notices and agendas of public meetings subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 USC (12132). Any and all request for “…any disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services…: needed to access our agendas or to participate in the public meetings, must be received in writing by the Superintendent’s Office at 445 Montezuma Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571 at least annually before July 1 of each year – or at least 15 calendar days prior to the individual meeting in question. All inquiries may be directed to the Superintendent’s Office (707) 374-1711.
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICING AND POSTING:
I, Barbaralee Moore, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees, declare that a copy of this Special Meeting Agenda/Notice was posted on the bulletin board in front of the District Office and that the Board of Trustees Members, district administrative offices and schools, the community libraries and the River News Herald were provided notice via e-mail and hand delivery on Monday, November 3, 2008 on or before 5:00 p.m.
_________________________________________________
Barbaralee Moore,
Executive Assistant to
the Board of Trustees
Monday, October 20, 2008
FOR Schools concerns
Here are the concerns stated at the first meeting.
As stakeholders in RDJUSD, the top 5 concerns for the schools and the district were in order of importance:
1) WASC accreditation of RVHS
2) Safety/Health/Cleanliness of RVHS and Riverview
3) Adequate Books for students at RVHS
4) Technology use by staff and updating staff with inservices
How will incorporate technology into education
How students will get the technology education they deserve
5) Communication from the schools to stakeholders with focus on:
As stakeholders in RDJUSD, the top 5 concerns for the schools and the district were in order of importance:
1) WASC accreditation of RVHS
2) Safety/Health/Cleanliness of RVHS and Riverview
3) Adequate Books for students at RVHS
4) Technology use by staff and updating staff with inservices
How will incorporate technology into education
How students will get the technology education they deserve
5) Communication from the schools to stakeholders with focus on:
- replying to parental phone calls and e-mails in a timely manner
- District server issues
- Ongoing website updates of school sites and district office site
- Lockers at RVHS with regards to maintenance and increasing the quality of the locker for the students
- Recruitment plan to obtain quality teachers
- Retention plan for quality teachers
Other concerns:
Lack of ADA compliant bathrooms at Riverview and minmal number of bathrooms at RVHS
Use of locker room bathrooms at RVHS related to PE staff
Water shut off at RVHS
Overall plan and direction for the Rio Vista and Isleton schools
CTE grants for the Communication/Art Building F and the Proposed Ag building
Beautification of RVHS
Coordination of volunteer program with the District Office to help fix up the schools
Proposed Solutions:
FOR Schools proposed having a resource site that could ID community members who have certain skills that could be used to help fix up the schools. Mr Hennes reminded the group that there are unions involved and a process must be followed.
Mr Hennes stated the District's proposed solutions for:
1)Books--
- Hire a District textbook coordinator
- Have inventory so the district knows exactly what books they have and how many at each site
- Have a collation process
- Promote across the board texts for all schools using a centralized system
2) Improved Communication:
There are high expectations for site administrators to communicate with parents
3) Hire full time Tech person by end of school year
4) There is a proposed ongoing maintenance evaluation for the sites to focus on needed improvements
5) A WASC consultant has been hired for RVHS and since Mr Lake is out on Workman's Comp there is an interim Principal hired for RVHS
6) SMART boards will soon be able to be used and Mr Hubbell is in charge of that
7) The District Office is currently unsure about how much technology the teachers' need to learn
Mission Statement
Here are the mission statement drafts for FOR Schools:
1) FOR Schools is a community based group dedicated to the promotion of quality education through collaboration and communication with all involved stakeholders of RDJUSD.
2) FOR Schools is a group of community supporters dedicated to the overall improvement and promotion of quality education in our local schools.
Please add your comments and send in your suggested revisions in a different color. See the T above for text color changes.
1) FOR Schools is a community based group dedicated to the promotion of quality education through collaboration and communication with all involved stakeholders of RDJUSD.
2) FOR Schools is a group of community supporters dedicated to the overall improvement and promotion of quality education in our local schools.
Please add your comments and send in your suggested revisions in a different color. See the T above for text color changes.
FOR Schools to meet with Mr. Bush
Hello all,
I was the only parent who was able to make it to the meeting with Mr. Harold Bush - the WASC Consultant.
He would like to meet with our group on Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center/Library.
Any and all parents who volunteered to be in each of the focus groups need to attend and other FOR Schools members this is a good time to learn more about our group's number one priority.
See you there,
Sarah Donnelly
I was the only parent who was able to make it to the meeting with Mr. Harold Bush - the WASC Consultant.
He would like to meet with our group on Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center/Library.
Any and all parents who volunteered to be in each of the focus groups need to attend and other FOR Schools members this is a good time to learn more about our group's number one priority.
See you there,
Sarah Donnelly
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Meeting with WASC Consultant Scheduled
Hello,
As I stated in last nights meeting, the school has contacted us in regards to meeting with the consultant (Mr Bush) in order to find out what we as parents can and need to do to help with the WASC report in hopes of helping the school to acheive the goal of receiving the accreditation. There is a sense of urgency in this matter and Mr. Bush will be on the school campus on MONDAY OCT 20th @ 9AM to meet with various people to discuss a plan of action. We are first on the list and will be meeting with Mr. Bush @ 9AM. I realize this is both a dificult time for most to attend due to work and other obligations and for that I am sorry. But for any and all who can be there, please join us so we can have a firm grasp and understanding on what needs to be done. Please pass this info on to ANYONE who is interested in helping the cause! I will keep everyone updated on what happens at that meeting. Additionally I will see if it would be possible for the consultant to attend our next scheduled F.O.R. Schools meeting.
WASC Parents Meeting with Mr. Bush
MONDAY OCT 20th @ 9AM at RIO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL.
Thank You all,
Toni Mazer
As I stated in last nights meeting, the school has contacted us in regards to meeting with the consultant (Mr Bush) in order to find out what we as parents can and need to do to help with the WASC report in hopes of helping the school to acheive the goal of receiving the accreditation. There is a sense of urgency in this matter and Mr. Bush will be on the school campus on MONDAY OCT 20th @ 9AM to meet with various people to discuss a plan of action. We are first on the list and will be meeting with Mr. Bush @ 9AM. I realize this is both a dificult time for most to attend due to work and other obligations and for that I am sorry. But for any and all who can be there, please join us so we can have a firm grasp and understanding on what needs to be done. Please pass this info on to ANYONE who is interested in helping the cause! I will keep everyone updated on what happens at that meeting. Additionally I will see if it would be possible for the consultant to attend our next scheduled F.O.R. Schools meeting.
WASC Parents Meeting with Mr. Bush
MONDAY OCT 20th @ 9AM at RIO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL.
Thank You all,
Toni Mazer
Proposed Meeting Agenda
Hi Everyone,
I’m providing our tentative agenda items. If there appears to be any major omissions, please forward your requested add-ons to me and they will either be added to this list or compiled to be brought up at an upcoming meeting since we don’t want any one meeting to bite off more than we can chew. Keep in mind item 5(a) below will specifically be a time to add new items to our list of concerns. This draft agenda is designed to give you an idea what to expect at the upcoming district stakeholders’ meeting and any items that do not fit in the agenda below, please forward them to me.
Proposed agenda items are:
1. Intro of Moderators, guests, meeting ground rules
Jonathan Mazer, Julie Kelly, and Roxanne Donnelly
2. WASC Update – Toni Mazer
3. Blog Update and Demo – Sarah Donnelly
4. Reapportionment Update – Bill Mortimore
5. Group Brainstorm:
a. Identify a specific list of concerns (kept to safety items, WASC items, other important issues)
b. Prioritize
c. Proposed solutions
6. Name our group
7. Mission Statement – Roxanne Donnelly
8. Request volunteer moderator(s) for next meeting
9. Q and A with attending District Staff – written questions to staff read by moderators
10. Set date / location for next meeting
Only with your continued interest and dedication to our community schools can we hope to make a difference!
Jonathan
I’m providing our tentative agenda items. If there appears to be any major omissions, please forward your requested add-ons to me and they will either be added to this list or compiled to be brought up at an upcoming meeting since we don’t want any one meeting to bite off more than we can chew. Keep in mind item 5(a) below will specifically be a time to add new items to our list of concerns. This draft agenda is designed to give you an idea what to expect at the upcoming district stakeholders’ meeting and any items that do not fit in the agenda below, please forward them to me.
Proposed agenda items are:
1. Intro of Moderators, guests, meeting ground rules
Jonathan Mazer, Julie Kelly, and Roxanne Donnelly
2. WASC Update – Toni Mazer
3. Blog Update and Demo – Sarah Donnelly
4. Reapportionment Update – Bill Mortimore
5. Group Brainstorm:
a. Identify a specific list of concerns (kept to safety items, WASC items, other important issues)
b. Prioritize
c. Proposed solutions
6. Name our group
7. Mission Statement – Roxanne Donnelly
8. Request volunteer moderator(s) for next meeting
9. Q and A with attending District Staff – written questions to staff read by moderators
10. Set date / location for next meeting
Only with your continued interest and dedication to our community schools can we hope to make a difference!
Jonathan
First Meeting Success
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, 10/15/2008, at 7:00 PM
The Poppy House
15 Poppy House Road
Rio Vista, CA 94571
I wanted to take a second to thank everyone for a surprisingly positive meeting! I started off with a ton of respect for those of you who have been deeply involved for the last few years. I can honestly say; however, I have even more respect with how positive everyone stayed throughout the meeting.
For those of you who made it, thank you! For those of you that life got in the way, we understand and encourage you to come to the next meeting! You didn’t miss enough that you’re too far behind.
The following conclusions were reached in a calm, cool (once the fans were turned on) and collected manner:
1. The current Board of Trustees seems to have opened up recently for the better.
2. Mr. Hennes is suspected of being responsible for item 1 and the involved parents look forward to working with him.
3. We’ve identified no one of us is or wants to be a Trustee and we must appreciate those who have stepped up to take that thankless job…
4. As a result, we must do our best to work cooperatively with each other, the school administration, and the Board of Trustees.
5. Julie Kelly stepped forward to try to meet with Marilyn Riley and Lee Williams to get us all together. We need to all be on the same page, on the same team, and in the same room.
6. Sarah Donnelly has volunteered to set up a blog and hopes to have it available for display at our next meeting. This blog will eliminate the need for the chain e-mails (like this one) and will allow subscribers to receive notifications of upcoming meetings, etc, outside the regular discussions.
7. The River Delta Unified School District may not have met the requirements of Elections Code 22000(a) requiring Reapportionment every 10 years, after each federal decennial census – but this takes a back seat to the in-progress WASC concerns. Bill Mortimore will look into this once we’ve tackled the WASC challenges.
8. Several parents have initiated Williams Act reports. These reports open up eligibility to resources (funding) to fix concerns and apparently do not get held against the school or the district. Who knew? (…Roxanne Donnelly knew!)
9. We will make sure we specifically invite the Rio Vista city council candidates to attend the next meeting.
If you were afraid to come to a meeting full of whining and complaining, fear not! We are focusing on solutions! I encourage everyone to attend our next meeting and bring a friend or two. Hey, if you don’t like it, you can always duck out early. We offer a full refund if you’re not satisfied.
Thanks,
Jonathan & Toni Mazer
The Poppy House
15 Poppy House Road
Rio Vista, CA 94571
I wanted to take a second to thank everyone for a surprisingly positive meeting! I started off with a ton of respect for those of you who have been deeply involved for the last few years. I can honestly say; however, I have even more respect with how positive everyone stayed throughout the meeting.
For those of you who made it, thank you! For those of you that life got in the way, we understand and encourage you to come to the next meeting! You didn’t miss enough that you’re too far behind.
The following conclusions were reached in a calm, cool (once the fans were turned on) and collected manner:
1. The current Board of Trustees seems to have opened up recently for the better.
2. Mr. Hennes is suspected of being responsible for item 1 and the involved parents look forward to working with him.
3. We’ve identified no one of us is or wants to be a Trustee and we must appreciate those who have stepped up to take that thankless job…
4. As a result, we must do our best to work cooperatively with each other, the school administration, and the Board of Trustees.
5. Julie Kelly stepped forward to try to meet with Marilyn Riley and Lee Williams to get us all together. We need to all be on the same page, on the same team, and in the same room.
6. Sarah Donnelly has volunteered to set up a blog and hopes to have it available for display at our next meeting. This blog will eliminate the need for the chain e-mails (like this one) and will allow subscribers to receive notifications of upcoming meetings, etc, outside the regular discussions.
7. The River Delta Unified School District may not have met the requirements of Elections Code 22000(a) requiring Reapportionment every 10 years, after each federal decennial census – but this takes a back seat to the in-progress WASC concerns. Bill Mortimore will look into this once we’ve tackled the WASC challenges.
8. Several parents have initiated Williams Act reports. These reports open up eligibility to resources (funding) to fix concerns and apparently do not get held against the school or the district. Who knew? (…Roxanne Donnelly knew!)
9. We will make sure we specifically invite the Rio Vista city council candidates to attend the next meeting.
If you were afraid to come to a meeting full of whining and complaining, fear not! We are focusing on solutions! I encourage everyone to attend our next meeting and bring a friend or two. Hey, if you don’t like it, you can always duck out early. We offer a full refund if you’re not satisfied.
Thanks,
Jonathan & Toni Mazer
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