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Emily Fincher

FRIT 7132

Spring 2011


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` * 447 students Kindergarten Third Grade

` * 45 Certified Staff Members

` * 22 Classified Staff Members

` * 2 Administrators` * One full time Media Specialist

` * One full time Media Clerk

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Media Center is accessiblefrom both hallways.


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Main door is recessed. Standard school colors are used throughout not giving awelcoming appearance.

First ImpressionFirst Impression



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Existing Floor PlanCurrent Layout of LLP Media Center

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Office and Circulation Deskare centrally located

Office has three largewindows allowing mediaspecialist clear view ofmedia center.

Media Clerk has completeView of media center.



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In center of Media Center. Students must interrupt story time

to get to non-fiction books.



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Tables and chairs are allsame size.

Drop-down screen can beviewed from seating areas.



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Total of 5 computers availablein media center.

Spread out in groups of 2 and3.

Computers located in back ofMedia Center block access tochapter books.

Scanner available with frontcomputers.



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Lack of space. Security camera accessinstalled here. Also contains laminator, MS

refrigerator and microwave.

Converted to OT/PT roomthree days/week.



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Copier takes up large space.Administration uses for dumping

grounds.

Teachers have access from outside door. MS hasno control over what teachers and staff take.

Room always in disarray.



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School news broadcastdaily.

Contains color printer.

Broadcasting equipment located inside.



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Taken over by LLI Reading Program.Used for testing several times a week.

Also accessible from outside door leaving nosupervision of what teachers take. Periodicals and

Teacher Resources are taken and not returned.



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Staff Students

` Media center messy.` No new Teacher

Resources available andstored in disorganized

manner.` Dcor uninviting.` Media center frequently

unavailable.

` Staff pulled for other

duties too often.

` Story time boring.` Nothing to look at in the

media center. Walls areyucky.

` Always closed.



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` Media Center is uninviting.

` Due to county policies, the school must maintain a consistent colorthroughout. However, the policy does not state that teachers or staffmay not decorate doors and walls.

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Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board setwww.theschoolbox.com

$6.99 per set



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` Dcor is uninviting; walls are yucky.

` The castle on the wall was painted by a former teacher when themedia center was first built. Upon approval by school board,commission the teacher to paint more scenes or

` Decorate with large cutouts from www.theschoolbox.com or

www.mylearningtree.com

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$3.49 each $13.99 each



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` Dcor is uninviting.

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Line short shelves with books and coordinating charactersavailable at www.kohls.com



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` Story time is boring.

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Story time rugwww.mylearningtree.com

$484.95

Puppet Theatrewww.mylearningtree.com

$269.00



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` No new teacher resources available and stored inunorganized manner.

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Wooden magazine oak spinner.

www.demco.com$409.99

Move teacher resources from conferenceroom to workroom.

Both online and mail subscriptions towww.themailbox.com and

www.worksheetmagazine.com



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` Unfortunately the problem with the media center being closedfrequently is an administrative decision. Until the administrationrealizes that the media center staff is not available to be pulled forextra duty, there is not a solution to that problem. The media centeris closed for lunch, during media clerks lunch duty time and during

morning duty and afternoon duty. Also, if one of them is absent, themedia center is closed because of the fixed scheduling that iscurrently being implemented in the media center.



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` Teacher/Staff orientation on material checkout andreturn.

` Student volunteers to help with reshelving of

materials.` Teacher or parent volunteers to help with upkeep

of media center.

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Accessibility:` 1. Provision shall be made to assure accessibility of the media

center for all ages, including individual students and groupssimultaneously throughout the instructional day during each day of

the school year.` 2. Provision shall be made for access to media resources to

support instruction in any Georgia Board of Education approvedcourse when offered outside regular instructional time.

` 3. Provision shall be made through the media specialist(s) to

facilitate the use of information sources outside the school which areavailable through cooperating agencies.



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Organization and Staffing

The district that I am employed with has no specific policy on organization and staffing in the media center.

Currently LLP has one certified media specialist and one media clerk.

The school also does not have a media committee, although the district does have a policy:

` The Tift County Board of Education realizes the importance of collaborative decision-making relating tomedia services. Therefore, all administrators are to implement a unified media program based on therole definitions found in ROLES in MEDIA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY(SDOE).

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` The Superintendent shall be delegated the responsibility for establishing Media Committees at thesystem and local schools. In addition, the Superintendent shall appoint a system media contact to serveas liaison with local, state, and regional agencies; between systems; and, from system to schools, andamong schools.

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` The System Media Committee shall be appointed annually by the Superintendent and serves in anadvisory capacity to the Superintendent and to the school media committees. The System MediaCommittee shall include as a minimum the assistant superintendent of instruction, system media contactperson, a curriculum director, a principal/or instructional assistant principal from each school level, oneparent (guardian) representative from each school level, and at least one student from each school level.



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Instructional Media and Equipment

` Instructional Media in this document is defined as the forms andchannels used in the communication and reception of information forinstructional purposes. Some examples are textbooks, library books,paperback books, filmstrips, recordings (disc and cassette), video and

audio tapes, newspapers, magazines, transparencies, models,sculpture, art prints, regalia, computer software, instructional televisionprograms, other electronic formats and other materials that are used todeliver instruction.

` Instructional Equipment is defined as that machinery used in theinstructional program to access or display information. These items

retain original shape and appearance with use, are non-expandable,perform a mechanical or technical function and normally have a lifeexpectancy beyond two years.



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Funding

` Available funds from local, state and federal agencies shallbe allocated so as to:

` 1. Assure compliance with Standards for Public Schools ofGeorgia and the accreditation principles for the variousaccrediting commissions in which the system holdsmembership;

` 2. Follow approved recommendations of system curriculumcommittees; and

` 3. Meet other system/school instructional goals.



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Circulation

` The district does not currently have a policy oncirculation. Each school is responsible for their

own rules regarding circulation.` Currently LLP allows students to check out one

book at a time for a two week period. Studentsare not charged for overdue books, but students

are charged for lost/damaged books.



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Reconsideration of Materials` Occasional objections to a selection will be made by the public, despite the care taken to select valuable

media material for student and teacher use and the qualifications of persons who select the materials. Ifa complaint is made, procedures for handling said complaint areas follows:

` A. Complainant must live in the school district where requesting removal of any materials from aschool. Complainant shall be referred to the school principal who shall attempt to resolve the situation inaccord with system policy and procedures.

` B. If the complainant is not satisfied, he/she shall be informed of the reconsideration procedure andrequested to submit the complaint in writing on the approved form.

` C. An individual student may be excused from using specific materials once the parent/guardian hasfiled a written complaint or request. In order to allow for review when a complaint has been filed,materials may be removed from the collection pending committeeaction.

` D. The principal shall inform the Superintendent, assistant superintendent for instruction, and the systemmedia contact of the system media committee of the ensuing review process.



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Reconsideration of Materials contd

` E. Within one month (30 days) of receipt of the written complaint, the school mediacommittee shall:

` 1. Examine the material in its entirety and convene to consider the writtencomplaint. (The principal may add other persons to the committee for this process asdeemed necessary.);

` 2. Evaluate the media with consideration for the relevance of the material toinstructional objectives; the intended use of the material; age and maturity level ofstudents; professional reviews; literary merit; and any other criteria which impingeupon the material in question;

` 3. Invite the complainant and a representative of an opposing view to address thecommittee for a specified period of time (20 minutes per view and one presenter perview);



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Reconsideration of Materials contd

` 4. Discuss and deliberate the issues; vote on the proposed solution;

` 5. Prepare a written decision (listing the committee members and signed by the principal) which isdiscussed with and submitted (within 30 days) to the complainant by the principal;

` 6. File a copy of the complaint and the decision with the principal, the system media contact person(who will work with system media committee), the assistant superintendent for instruction, and theSuperintendent.

` F. If the decision of the school media committee is not acceptable to the complainant, the complainantmay appeal to the system media committee through the system media contact person within ten (10)school days after receiving the written decision of the school media committee. The system mediacommittee will, within one month (30 days) of receipt of a formal complaint, follow the same procedureas that of the school media committee.

` G. Further appeal may be made to the Tift County Board of Education which shall follow its regularprocess for hearing such appeals. The Board is the final local authority in all appeals.

` H. The complainant may appeal to the State Board of Education for review in accordance with StateBoard of Education Procedure and Rule 160-4-4-.01 (IFBD).



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Copyright Law` The Board of Education will adhere to the CopyrightAct of 1976, Public Law 94-553, that defines theregulations that governs the policy of copyrightmaterials.

` It will be the duty of the school principals and mediachairpersons to keep the respective staffs informed ofsuch regulations. The system media contact personwill disseminate such information from the central

office. A copy of the law and related interpretivedocuments will be kept on file in the central office.



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Internet Safety/Acceptable Use

` Access to the Internet is provided for educational purposes and research consistent with the Tift CountyBoard of Education's educational mission and goals. Use of the school system's computers and accessto the Internet are for use related to class work including unique resources not available in the localsetting. The computing resources of the Tift County Board of Education shall be fully accessible forinstructional use only during normal school hours.

` Educational Purpose: The Tift County Board of Education is committed to providing all students andemployees with appropriate access to computer technology and believes that the use of the Internet in

Instructional programs is an educational tool, which facilitates communication, innovation, resourcesharing and access to information. The Board provides employees and students with access tocomputing resources and the Internet for limited educational purposes. The term "educational purpose"includes classroom activities, career development, research, and collaborative work.

` All users (staff members as well as students and their parents/guardians) shall be required to sign theappropriate Computer/Internet Access Agreement form allowing access to the Internet. By signing theseagreements, all users shall affirm that they have read and understand the administrative procedures on

Acceptable Use of Computer/Internet Resources and understand the consequences for the violation ofsaid administrative procedures. Failure to comply with these administrative procedures shall be deemed

grounds for revocation of privileges, potential disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action.



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Student Records

` The district does not have a current policy onstudent records, however, the FERPA laws PPRA

requirements should be followed regardingstudent privacy.



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Disposing of Gifts/Instructional Resources` Since one purpose of the school media center is to

maintain a meaningful up-to-date collection that will beused, individual items should be disposed of whenthey have outlived their usefulness. Material shouldbe discarded when it cannot be mended or rebound;its content it out of date; paper or film becomes brittleor discolored; or when the population of the schoolchanges significantly. Such discarding shall be inaccord with state and local policy, state and federal

law, and any restrictions related to the source of thefunds.



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Use of School Facilities

` The district currently has no written policyconcerning use of school facilities, however,

standard procedure for requesting the use is tonotify the principal and the Board of Education inwriting. The request them goes before the boardfor approval.



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Media Center Handbook

` The district has no handbook that pertains tomedia centers. Handbooks are left up to

principals and Media Specialists. Currently, thereare two sentences in the LLP handbook thatpertain to the media center.



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Selection and Care of Media Center Materials` The district currently has no set policy on the care of media center materials.` The primary basis for purchase shall be the present or projected contribution to curricular needs. Attention

shall be given to the quality of the media, clarity of presentation, integrity of treatment, instructional design, andappropriateness for the instructional and maturity levels of students to be served. Other factors to be considered are:

` -requirements of the copyright law;

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-formats to vary content presentation;` -instructional and ability levels;

` -balanced treatment of issues which are addressed in the instructional program;

` -representation of various ethnic, cultural, and religious groups (with priority given to those present in the school);

` -replacement of damaged/lost materials which continue to have instructional value;

` -updating obsolete media;

` -cost in relation to learning benefits, the number of potential users, and a comparison of comparable material;

` -established selection criteria for particular formats;

` -materials available from some other sources.

` Critical review from reputable, professional publications and/or personal examination of materials by teachers, mediaspecialist(s), or media committee shall be the basis of selection.



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` Policies listed in this presentation were lastreviewed and revised in 2009 leaving little roomfor the advance in technology or situations that

may arise in the 21

st

century media center.Policies were first implemented in 1976.


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