Special Meeting/Workshop

1. Convene:3:35 p.m.
2. Public Comments: None
3. The Power of T.E.N
   Minutes: Last January, The Department of Student Intervention Services, presented a Board Workshop entitled, “The State of the Station” which offered a summary of the past, present, and future of The Education Network, (T.E.N.).
   
   The purpose of today's meeting is to update the Board on the recently funded capital projects, including the Digital Repository, Infrastructure Development, Technology Utilization Center, and Distance Learning initiatives.
   
   With the infusion of capital funding, and the professional broadcast expertise of our consultants and new staff members, substantial progress has been made in fulfilling the “future” we envisioned in last year’s Board Workshop.
   
   The Education Network is on their way towards completing tower transmission capabilities that will fully digitize and expand the three current channels to fifteen channels. These channels are dedicated to specialized programming including Elementary and Secondary Science, Character Education, Health/Wellness, the Arts, Pre-K, and Staff Development offerings.
   
   Also highlighted in this workshop will be interdepartmental and community collaborations, support for AAA schools, and details on our News Cut-Ins, (set to air on January 15), as well as our PSA’s for Black History month. Board members will see a demonstration of the interactive capabilities for staff development and have an opportunity to peruse our newly outfitted remote truck.
   
   Judy Garcia, The Education Network Manager, provided Board Members with a Capital Projects Update; summarized the status on the Tower Maintenance/Repair; and reviewed the Digital Repository.
   
   Marion Weil, Assistant Director of Distance Learning, detailed the programs that The Education Network is working on to improve distance learning.
   
   Ann Faraone, Director of Student Intervention, reviewed the Infrastructure Development and Technology Utilization Center.
   
   Board Members were shown a video which demonstrated the modernized facilities at The Education Network and Dr. Garica highlighted the recent changes that have been made.
   
   Board Members were provided a demonstration on the interactive simulation capability.
   
   Dr. Robinson questioned if this technology will be available to allow students to use at home.
   
   Dr. Garcia introduced The Education Network staff.
   
   Mrs. Burdick requested clarification on wiring Don Estridge Middle School to provide distance learning lessons to be used for FCAT tutoring.
   
   Dr. Robinson questioned the scheduling issue to allow for live interaction.
   
   
4. Adjourn: 4:30 p.m.