This person or persons will be responsible for adding software, managing student accounts, helping solve teachers' small problems, and answering questions. These teachers need planned time allotted for the necessary tasks. Software funding must be included in all budget planning and everyone needs to be aware of the serious nature of software piracy and its possible consequences. If the physical facilities need considerable renovations, the costs can be substantial. The school district must plan these costs well in advance and schedule them over a number of years.
Plans also have to be made for furniture and supplies.
Old tables and desks that are the wrong height and chairs that are uncomfortable can not only look bad but also cause serious injuries and health problems. Also, additional telephone lines may be required and can be quite expensive. Supplies needed will include paper, ink cartridges or ribbons for printers, diskettes, printer cables, mice, and mouse pads. These six steps should all be considered in the planning phase of the network.