Community+Resources

=Resources and Interviews=

Interview #1: John Harrell Chemistry Teacher

1) Do you think the problem I have described is important? Why? -Yes, because some students really don't have computers, and this would enable them to have as fair an advantage as other students with computers. I think it would still be useful to students who own computers as well, it would make it alot easier to work on schoolwork at home.

2) Do you think others in our community believe this is an important problem? Why? -In the school community, yes, because some students don't have computers at home, and this would give those students equal opportunities as the students with computers at home.

3) What might be the cause or causes of the problem? -Students not having home computers and the hassle of working on a school project at home.

4) Government acting alone? -No, I don't think the federal government would play a part in this.

5) Government with the assistance of civil society? -Perhaps, if we don't have enough computers to rent out if there is a high demand, we might have to ask for funding from the local government.

6) Government with the assistance of the private sphere? -Yes, almost all of the people working on this problem will be working privately or with the school unless outside help is needed.

7) Government with the assistance of civil society and the private sphere? -Perhaps, again if we need more computers and don't have sufficient funds, we can ask for money from the local government. This alongside the private sphere's workings in this project.

8) What policy, if any, is already in place to deal with this problem? -There is no policy at the moment to deal with this problem

9) What sort of policy do you think might be needed to address the problem? -A simple school policy enabling the laptops to be checked out like overnight library books.

10) What levels, branches, or agencies of government are responsible, or should be responsible, for dealing with the problem? -Because the grant has almost ended and the responsibility of the computers now belongs solely to the school, you are going to be dealing strictly with the School and no other outside governments.

11) Where can I find or who can i talk to to find additional information? -Yes, you can talk to Dr. Butterini, Walt Sieminski, Roger Botti, or Saleen Casey.