
St.
Gabriel Technology Committee

Vision Statement 
We strive to
provide the following strategic elements in support of this vision:
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To enrich existing
curricula and lay the framework for future capabilities. |
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To enable
communications and collaboration among staff, school families ,other
parishioners, and the community at large. |
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To improve efficiency
for parish and school staffs. |
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To strengthen faith and
knowledge for the St. Gabriel community through information. |
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To enhance, increase and expand technology awareness of all parishioners, especially students and staff |
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Expectations for Committee Members 
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Committee members are expected to attend monthly meetings held at St. Gabriel |
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Committee members serve as an advisory board to the St. Gabriel Community |
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Committee members help to "vision the future of technology" and assist in creating the 3 Year Long Range Technology Plan for the St. Gabriel Community |
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Committee members make recommendations and share positive experiences for reliable and cost-effective vendors for technology purchases for the St. Gabriel Community |
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Committee members advise on the best practices for installation, updating, introduction of new materials, renovation or replacement of outdated materials, and trouble-shooting of technological issues in the St. Gabriel Community |
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Committee members share their positive experiences as they relate to technology for the St. Gabriel Community |
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Committee members suggest additions to, changes to, or expansions of the St. Gabriel Online Community |
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Committee members provide time and talent to assist in special project installations on a very infrequent basis |
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Those members who chose to, assist in the instruction of the ACE (Adult Continuing Education) technology classes offered to the community |
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Committee Members 
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Roger Riggs & Tom Goodin
– Committee Co-Chairpersons |
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Rhonda Becker – Parish Technology Administrator |
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Sheryl Kremer – School
Technology Coordinator |
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Steve Mattingly – Parish Technology Engineer |
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Lisa Lauder - Teacher Rep |
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Bev Forst - Teacher Rep |
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Suzanne Fulk - Teacher Rep |
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Tom Wolken |
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Brenden Goodwin |
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Frank Bosler |
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Matthew Goetz |
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Tim Bradley |
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Derek Licciardi |
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Chris Bishop |
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Jim Kuchenbrod - ACE Instructor |
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George Scobee |
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Tim Newton |
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Paul Greathouse |
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Pat Goodlett |
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Matt Scobee |
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Bev Timmering |
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Jerry Miller |
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Eric Schrenger |
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CB Kroh |
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Matt Littlefield |
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Brian Becker |
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Pam Bell - ACE Instructor |
The
Committee meets the first Monday of the month in the faculty
room at 6:30 PM.
For
more information or to join the committee, contact Rhonda Becker, Parish IT
Manager, at rbecker@stgabriel.net
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Technology Services
provided to St. Gabriel Community Members 
Staff:
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E-mail accounts |
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Personal Web Pages (faculty only) |
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Networked document storage |
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Secure log-in access to computers and network |
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1-1 access to up to date computers (no more than 5 yrs. old) |
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1-1 access to printers |
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Web based access to grade books (faculty only) |
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Automated voice systems |
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Access to SMART Boards and LCD Projection Systems |
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Filtered access to high speed internet |
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Access to digital cameras, scanners, student response systems, |
Parents / Parishioners
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Communication with staff through e-mail and automated voice systems |
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Access to updated information about the St. Gabriel Community through www.stgabriel.net |
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Access to grades online (parents only) through Power School |
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Access to teacher web pages for homework, long range assignments & class information through www.stgabriel.net |
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ACE - Adult Continuing Education classes |
Students:
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Networked document storage |
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Access to grades online |
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Individualized secure log-in access to computers and network |
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Filtered access to high speed internet |
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Weekly access to computer assisted instruction in math and reading through Success Maker |
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Weekly instruction in various computer applications and other software in Computer Class |
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Unique educational experiences made available through readily available hands on access to technologies |
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1:4 ratio of computers to student for readily available access to technologies |
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Technology Awards & Distinctions 
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SMART Showcase School |
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Aegon Award for Technology |
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Site for Various Archdiocesan Trainings |
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Current Technologies Housed
Within the St. Gabriel Community
Computers: 171 Units
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28
units - 1 per teacher in each homeroom |
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30
units - 1 per student in each homeroom (2 in 4-L and 8-H) |
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4
units - 1 computer per unique teacher classroom |
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2
units - Spanish for student use |
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15
units - in library/media center |
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58
units - in computer lab |
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1
unit - in teacher's lounge |
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5
units - in school office |
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2
units - 1 ea for guidance and special needs |
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1
unit - in cafeteria wiring closet |
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2
units - in cafeteria |
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1
unit - in maintenance |
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2 units - in after school care |
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2
units - in pre-K |
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15 units - mobile laptop lab |
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6 units - laptops for staff use / closed circuit TV broadcast |
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12 units - in parish office |
Servers: 9 Units
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1 student server running W2K |
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1 library server running |
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1 ISA server running Chaperon & W2K |
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1 Primary Domain Controller running W2K |
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1 Web Server running W2K |
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1 E-Mail Server running Exchange &
W2003 |
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1 Power School Server running W2003 |
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1 Back-up Server running W2003 |
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1 Parish Office Server running PDS &
W2K |
Audio / Video
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Electronic large screen displays in gym,
parish loft, and after school care facility |
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22 Smart Boards - 1 ea. in k-f; 1-we; 2-m; 4-r;
4-l; all 5th; all 6th; all 7th; 2-8th;
jr hi loft; library; art;
computer lab; music; & mobile unit on cart |
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LCD Projectors mounted in all classrooms |
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Audio enhancement systems in all classrooms
& jr hi loft |
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3 LCD
projectors on carts |
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1 TV in each homeroom |
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3 TVs in library |
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Video Studio in library equipped with cameras / DVD recorders; control boards for audio and video; CCTV
distribution system |
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3 digital cameras - 2 in lab; 1 in parish office |
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3 digital camcorders - in library |
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1 hand scanner - in library |
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4 flatbed scanners -1
in library; 1 in computer lab; 1 in fifth grade; 1 in junior high |
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2 Airliners – 1 in lab; 1 in art room |
Printers
/ Copiers
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3 Color Laser Printers – 1 in computer lab; 1 in
art room; 1 in parish office |
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Inkjet Printers |
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1 Color copier – in school office |
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1 Networked copier – in faculty room |
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2 other Copiers – 1 in faculty lounge; 1
in parish office |
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B&W Laser Printers – 1 ea in ea
homeroom; 3 in school office; |
Software
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XP Pro on all non-server machines |
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W2K and W2003 on all servers |
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Microsoft Office 2003 on all computers |
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PDS on all parish & school office machines |
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Success Maker |
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30 user Earobics class license on all K-2 classroom machines |
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Nvu web managing software |
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Kid Pix on 33 lab machines |
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Synchroneyes |
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SMART software |
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TI Smart View |
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Photo Shop Elements on 15 mobile lab units |
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Various other Educational Titles in Varying Licensing Numbers |
Wiring
Closets: 5 Units
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Computer
lab storage room |
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1st
floor room of |
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Cafeteria
closet |
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Closet
near 3rd grade wing |
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2nd
floor closet of parish building |
Other
Peripherals
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5 Student Response Systems |
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Digital Microscope |
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3-D Projection device |
Infrastructure
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Fiber optic backbone |
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CAT/5 Wiring throughout |
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Dual T-1 Line for data and voice transmission |
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Wireless Network |
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Hubs |
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Routers |
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Firewall |
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Internet Filter |
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Web Page Maintained by
Sheryl Kremer, School Technology Coordinator
skremer@stgabriel.net