Computer Lab ProposalComputer Lab Proposal

Barbour County Board of Barbour County Board of EducationEducation

IntroductionIntroduction

Reasons for new computer labReasons for new computer lab Information on ComputersInformation on Computers Setup of Computer LabSetup of Computer Lab Money spending and savingsMoney spending and savings ConclusionConclusion

Reasons for Computer LabReasons for Computer Lab

Upgrade in technologyUpgrade in technology New computers for students New computers for students Easier setup for teachers to teach Easier setup for teachers to teach

lessonslessons More programs and internet More programs and internet

opportunities for students and opportunities for students and teachersteachers

Better control on students while on Better control on students while on computerscomputers

Info on Computers in the LabInfo on Computers in the Lab

Type: Dell Inspiron 530 with Intel Celeron Type: Dell Inspiron 530 with Intel Celeron processor 450processor 450

Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Memory: 1 GBMemory: 1 GB Monitor: 20 inch E207WFP Widescreen Monitor: 20 inch E207WFP Widescreen

Digital Flat PanelDigital Flat Panel Warranty and Support: 3 years Limited Warranty and Support: 3 years Limited

warranty plus 3 years NBD On-Site Servicewarranty plus 3 years NBD On-Site Service

Lab SetupLab Setup

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30 computers30 computers DesktopsDesktops Wired internetWired internet

Where is the money going?Where is the money going?

Purchasing: 30 new desktop computers, Purchasing: 30 new desktop computers, possible additional furniturepossible additional furniture

Purchasing: 30 Microsoft word licenses Purchasing: 30 Microsoft word licenses Saving: Setup and installation done by IT Saving: Setup and installation done by IT

employees who are employed by county. employees who are employed by county. Internet and furniture already owned by Internet and furniture already owned by

countycounty

ConclusionConclusion

New computer lab will be a great New computer lab will be a great investmentinvestment

Technology upgradeTechnology upgrade New computers at a great priceNew computers at a great price Lab will consist of 30 new desktop Lab will consist of 30 new desktop

computerscomputers Main costs will be purchasing Main costs will be purchasing

computers but we can save on other computers but we can save on other costs costs