Lance
First we don't put any computers on public sale for two reasons: first we did this 10 years ago and every one that bought one then thought the school was their tech support and called us many times about things that were wrong with them - of course things were wrong with them - that is why we didn't use them. Secondly, we seriously do use them until they die - we then scrap them for parts such as hard drives, CD-ROM, monitors, keyboards, etc... If a computer is just too old and slow to go on the network or will still run but not our programs - we will part it out if possible, if not, we send EVERYTHING to recycling. We do let teachers have some OLD ones in their classrooms - trust me when they start to use them and they are very very slow and don't work good - they will not keep asking for more. Kevin Richardson, Technology Director Estherville Lincoln Central Community Schools Estherville, IA 51334 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:49 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Venting and question I'm assuming they're macs, can they all run 10.4? (let alone 10.5). I tried surfing on one running 10.2, I think it was truly laughing at me. If I still had to support win95 to 2000, that would be crazy. When teachers wanted to keep the IIe's and then later the powermacs, we would not provide tech support, and once dead, it was sent to recycle. Speaking of such, we will have a lab of imac (400 mhz) this summer for any interested party. We intend to add another mobile lab in its place. Remember your significant other!!!! Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Venting and question So I am getting machines ready for public sale (these machines have been replaced). Now every teacher (okay not every, but quite a few) is asking why I don't place them in the classrooms. They all "need" more computers and feel that they should get these prior to them being sold. I explain that these machines are old and that we have a replacement policy in place and if I keep placing older computers in rooms, then I will eventually have to manage some 50,000 machines (yeah that is an exageration, but give me some artistic license here). So I am asking all of you, how do you handle this type of request (Other than "Want in one hand and "spit" in the other") Do any of you have written policies on computer replacement, public auction, computer to student ratio. I am just battling the staff on this and am very frustrated. One staffer has a close relationship (spouse) to a board member who is now raising a bit of a stink even though that said board member voted to okay the sale. UGGHHH! Pulling out the remainder of my hair, please send any info. Thanks -- "When I die I'm going to leave my body to science fiction." ~Steven Wright -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-5143
