I thought this may be of interest to some of the folks at[luau]so im passing it along. This is a survey initiated by the Commander-in-Chief (CINCPAC)to "measure the perceptions regarding our military dependent children's education in Hawaii.". There are four surveys, and a comments page. I thought this could be a good place for people to bring up the M$ -vs- open source/free software decision. Im a single guy so im not an authority here, but im pretty sure Hawaii didn't see allot of money for the schools this year. There are plenty of schools around the world setting precedents for open source software every day. If there is ever a need for volunteers I am positive I can round up a herd of Airman. The USAF encourages charity/volunteer work and they even have a Volunteer Medal for incentive. I was an Airman not so long ago and not only was I allowed time off to set up computers for local schools and the Make a Wish Foundation, but I was rewarded regularly for it. Just something to remember if volunteers become hard to find... The survey can be found at: www.hawaii-survey.com
-----Original Message----- Subject: FW: Hawaii Schools Customer Satisfaction Survey Importance: High Fellow Shirts.................please assist in spreading the word to your troops about the attached survey..................... Chief Gill -----Original Message----- Subject: FW: Hawaii Schools Customer Satisfaction Survey Importance: High James - Pls ensure the Kukini staff are on this and run an initial article to publicize along with follow up reminders of the availability of the survey for the next week or two. Also recommend Chief Gill share this via his email connections and first sergeants. The quality of public school education has been and is a major topic of discussion with parents and point of concern for families PCSing onto the island. This is the first formal feedback opportunity for all concerned parents to ensure their views and opinions are heard/seen by Admiral Fargo....don't want to see this opportunity go to waste. Pls turn the info below into a forwardable note. Thxs, Lt Col Smo -----Original Message----- Subject: Hawaii Schools Customer Satisfaction Survey Hi. The Hawaii Schools Customer Satisfaction Survey is up and running at www.hawaii-survey.com . The survey was directed by USCINCPAC. A cover letter at the site explains the motivation behind the survey. There is space on the survey for comments, too. Hopefully you will see something come down officially--and soon. The survey is scheduled through May 31. The survey includes parents of public school, private school and homeschooled students. Students grades 5-12 also have a survey to fill out. Please help me get the word out. Again, this should come through official channels (and there are articles scheduled for the Kukini), but the more word-of-mouth the better. Thanks!!! Shawna _____________________________________________ Cody Taylor Northrop Grumman,Information Technology, PACAF ETS Hickam AFB, Honolulu, HI 808-449-4102
