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What clarifications, revisions, additions, or deletions should be made to the technology committee’s assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education?
 * //Assessment of the Telecommunication Services, Hardware, Software, and Other Services//**


 * //Currently the District://** accesses its Internet Service Provider via two T-1 lines for the wide area network. All buildings are connected to each other, and ultimately the internet, via a T-1, fiber, or wireless broadband connection. All inbound and outbound Internet traffic is routed through one Instagate box. Student and staff access to the Internet is filtered, logged and monitored.

Every computer in the District is networked and has high speed Internet access. Each computer has a CD-ROM, speakers, and a 17” monitor.

The director of technology and consultant engineers monitor the efficiency of the networks regularly. Modifications are made as needed to ensure efficient network performance and Internet access. The District has its own Blackboard.com presence, which will ultimately host a course site for every teacher, grades Kindergarten through twelve.