tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post517210572030123541..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: Hunter Calls for More MHS-DSU Cooperation; What About Competition?caheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-91756330895818585522009-09-17T11:06:12.325-06:002009-09-17T11:06:12.325-06:00Usually I do not comment on things, but I did want...Usually I do not comment on things, but I did want to set the record straight. <br /><br />The part-time tech person will NOT be filling the shoes of two full time computer people. I will remain on like you mentioned for integration and for some other aspects of the technology group. Todd's position has been posted on the internet since last Friday and will be filled, if you know of anyone have them go and <a href="http://madison.k12.sd.us/superintendent/Employment/Computer%20support%20.htm" rel="nofollow">apply</a>. The district is aware of how much work Todd does and that that position has to be filled.<br /><br />Also there is a full time tech at the elementary school.<br /><br />And to address the situation of the recession. The moment Todd resigned I put somehting out on multiple listservs, to DSU faculty, people who had been laid off (put now found jobs), to the K-12 datacenter, and to friends that are IT managers around the state, and most told me they couldn't think of anyone, but we have had some inquire.Robert Honomichlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733593692526995699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-85367944011800754292009-09-17T06:20:12.436-06:002009-09-17T06:20:12.436-06:00The idea that a part-time tech person will be able...The idea that a part-time tech person will be able to fill the shoes of two full-time computer people can only be temporary. As the laptops age and fail, staff will have to be added. <br /><br />Originally, MCSD had computer labs which allowed computer use on about a 1 to 3 basis. That alone kept Todd busy with breakdowns, software issues and teacher questions, all needed for continuation of classroom learning. <br /><br />Now, add 400 laptops in the high school, more computers at the Middle School and Grade School, rolling wireless labs. Rob Honomichl was to address integrating computer use into the curricullum side of education while Todd Beutler was hardware oriented.<br /><br />I'm surprised you would suggest more competition in K-12 Education when you know how the funding formula works. Bodies equal dollars. Less bodies, less dollars, less programs=weaker product at graduation. <br /><br />I'm also surprised you didn't scold the school board for backing out of the school funding lawsuit coalition of over 100 schools, which was originally supported by our district.GoldManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478566547133172418noreply@blogger.com