Michigan School Business Officials

Purpose

The purpose of the MSBO Technology Committee is:

• To provide a forum for discussion of issues of concern and/or interest to school technology managers and a mechanism for communicating those issues to MSBO and other member groups.
• To provide a mechanism for meeting the professional development needs for MSBO members responsible for managing technology in schools.
• To assist in promoting the efficient use of technology in schools, including creating standards for the management and application of technology.
• To serve as a resource for MSBO in helping all school business personnel understand technology in schools and how to use it properly and efficiently.

Areas of Responsibility

• Planning and conducting meetings of the MSBO Technology Committee.
• Evaluating laws, regulations and practices relative to technology and its use in schools.
• Communicating with state and federal regulators, through and with MSBO, regarding technology-related matters.
• Assisting MSBO in planning professional development activities for technology managers and staff and all school personnel on matters related to technology.
• Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Committee, in collaboration with MSBO.
• Liaison with other organizations that serve school technology managers.
• Serve as a model for policy and procedures in school technology.

Records Retention Policies and Information

Michigan K-12 District Technology Survey II (5/2/11)

Chair

David J. Palme, STM
Technology Director
Portland Public Schools
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875-1035
(517) 647-2311
dpalme@portlandk12.org