We will implement effective communication within our schools, district, and community. One major theme is that the human infrastructure is more important than the technological infrastructure. Without a staff development framework, organizational changes, and staffing support, leaders might be wise to fund other areas of need. The Education Digest, September 1997. Resources were allocated to voice and data cabling, phone systems, local and wide area networking equipment, and more than 2,000 workstations designated for student use.
All sites have local area networks established.
A wide area frame relay network is in place. Significant progress has been made in the acquisition and installation of hardware. Unfortunately, general funds were not available to provide for these positions. A technology integration specialist position was established by reallocating a position within the district media department in 1995 and several technical support positions were created through a department reorganization with the addition of a one-time capital fund shift in 1997. While these positions, in combination with the effort and commitment of existing staff in buildings have made a difference, technical support is still inadequate.