Phillip Esno

Name: Phillip Esno
Title: Coordinator of District Programs
Affiliation:

County: Washington
District: Burgettstown Area School District
School: Burgettstown Area Jr. Sr. High School

100 Bavington Road

Burgettstown 15021

E-mail: pesno@pulsenet.com

ACTIVITIES:

Currently preparing to wire secondary school in district to linnk to elementary school. Entire district which is housed in two buildings will be connected. Each building will have its internal network, and each will be linked to the other.

BARRIERS:

Lack of knowledgable staff in network technologies and the need to retain consultants for the purpose of designing and implementing the development of the LAN. Identifying priorities to ensure the most efficient and effective use of monies available.

GOALS:

Wire secondary building. Link both building and all staff in the district. Provide internet access to staff and students throughout district.

INFORMATION NEEDED:

How other school districts are using the network

Strategies for effective leadership

Professional development

Technical architecture

Funding sources

COLLABORATIONS:

Would like to be part of a consortium

EXPERTISE:

Staff development

SUPPORT:

Internal staff and organizations that key staff members belong to.

SUSTAINABILITY:

Set-aside in operating budget

SCOPE:

classrooms

NETWORKING SUPPORTS REFORM:

Yes

How technology assists reform:

Allows improvement in teaching strategies

Brings additional resources into the classroom

Reduces isolation of the school and classroom

COMMENTS:

Small rural school districts need help such as this to avoid relying on vendors for information. We need information without the sales pitch attached to it.

EXPECT TO ATTEND:

Yes