Technology upgrade to take place in district
MAPLETOWN – When Bobtown Elementary School principal Scott Sinn needs to meet with superintendent Dr. Philip Savini Jr. or another administrator, he no longer has to hop in his car and travel to the administrative offices in the junior-senior high school. Southeastern Greene School District recently received a state grant to upgrade technology in the district and install a video link service between the elementary principal’s office, the junior-senior high school principal’s office, and the conference room in the superintendent’s office, Savini said.
He said the video link will also allow administrators and even teachers to participate in some conferences and meetings via satellite, which will keep them in the schools and likely reduce travel expenses.
“It’s time consuming to send people to conferences, plus it costs us in mileage and for a substitute teacher, in some cases,” Savini said.
He said the district has already participated in some teleconferences with Intermediate Unit 1 and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The software can also be used within the district, for administrative meetings or for staff development activities, Savini said.
He said the administrators can meet without being in the same room, but they will still be able to see each other and distribute information via e-mail.
“This will definitely increase efficiency,” he said.
“Time management will be improved and productivity will improve within the administration and staff.”
Savini explained that the grant for $30,000 came from the state Department of Community and Economic Development.
The grant is also with the assistance of State Rep. H. William DeWeese (D-Waynesburg) and State Sen. J. Barry Stout (D-Bentleyville).