We had people request our machines last year that were old. We then wiped HD and restored. We gave them away thru a drawing. We gave away around 30 old machines. Once I figured out how much time Craig spent on it, it wasn't worth the cost. The PR was good but not the cost. If I do this again it won't be for a couple of years and just for PR.
We are on a 4 year rotation cycle and I buy off-lease. We don't put old machines in the rooms unless they have a very good reason and then our answer is usually no. How can I make this decision, because the committee of 1 (me) decided. Since I am now also the principal, I don't get many complaints. Thanks! Jon W. Hueser- MSE, Ed. S MS/HS Principal Technology Director East Greene CSD 405 12th Street South Grand Junction, IA 50107 515-738-2411 x241 Fax: 515-738-5719 ---------------------------------------- From: Lance Lennon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:58 AM To: [email protected] 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
