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Buhler #313 District Technology Team

 * Purpose:** The District Technology Team was established by DLT in order to make recommendations about district-wide allocations of technology funds and equipment within the BOE approved budget. In addition, this team will develop policies and procedures for district use of technology. Tasks will include but not limited to the following:
 * Explore options and best practices for infusing technology in student learning
 * Consider equity for students
 * Revisit acceptable use policy and other procedures
 * Develop a plan for replacement and purchase of hardware
 * Vision:** "Engage students and staff in rigorous, relevant learning that develops 21st Century Skills”
 * Vision:** "Engage students and staff in rigorous, relevant learning that develops 21st Century Skills”


 * Membership**: The team will consist of 24 members representing all buildings of Buhler USD 313. These members are committed to the overall needs of the district rather than their own buildings. Occasionally other people may serve as auxiliary or consulting members when it specifically relates to their classrooms.
 * Assistant Superintendent – Dayna Richardson
 * Business Manager – Todd Stephenson
 * Director of Technology – Allan Engle
 * 2 District Integration Technology Specialists – Mary Frazier & Rosemary Miller
 * 1 technology support person – Wes Bartlett
 * Assessment Coordinator - Randy Doerksen
 * 2 elementary principals – Mike Bryan, Nancy Bether
 * 2 secondary principals – Craig Williams, Mike Berblinger
 * 4 certified staff – 1 per elementary building
 * BGS: Greta Smith
 * UV: Nancy Burgess
 * Prosperity: Rachel Babcock
 * Obee: Becky Mullins
 * 4 certified staff – 2 per secondary building
 * BHS: Melva Barlow, Sheryl Smith
 * PHMS: Gwen Bartlett, Billy Briggs
 * 1 high school student, 1 middle school student – Matt VanSickle (HS), Megan Singleton (Obee 6th)
 * 2 community members – Daniel Friesen, Troy Smith
 * 1 board member – Vernon Goerl
 * TRC Grant Facilitators: Tammy Gilley, Cynde Neufeldt
 * Timeline:** Meetings will begin in June 2008 and continue during 2008 -2009 as need arises.
 * Timeline:** Meetings will begin in June 2008 and continue during 2008 -2009 as need arises.

Team Norms

 * To build collaboration, we agree to:**
 * **actively participate in a positive way**
 * **learn from our questions and comments**
 * **contribute in a way that moves the group forward**
 * **stay focused on the “greater good” of the team**
 * **presume positive intentions**


 * To show respect, we agree to:**
 * **practice the Golden Rule**
 * **honor the person who is speaking**
 * **express disagreement with ideas, not people**
 * **be on time and stay on the agenda**
 * **be tolerant and open-minded**
 * **share responsibility**


 * To promote understanding, we agree to:**
 * **see the whole picture from a district perspective**
 * **uncover underlying assumptions**
 * **ask questions for clarification**
 * **be aware of the need to process**