Virtual LISD Media Support

Introduced and manage LISD Media Library on Virtual Server and Intranet. Media consists of photography not only taken by myself, but a compilation created by all staff to document students and events throughout the county. Stock photography of local students taken by me, Lenawee school buildings, stock photos used often in marketing brochures and hanging in within the LISD buildings. Over 2,400 versions of the LISD service area logos in different colors and file formats. Marketing templates, style guides, guidelines all combined in common shared locations.

The idea was created directly after the creation of the style guide. The need for holding the templates as I created them and the use of digital imagery also found a need to share and library the media created and collected. With staff needing images for students to introduce locations, lessons, and marketing also needing the images I had taken, the virtual library seems to be the best solution. 7 years later it is still being utilized daily by many staff.

LISD Staff Software Support

Over 165 interactive online lessons to assist with software, hardware and media use in 21 subjects. Begining with simple instruction to full step-by-step tutorials for Adobe Professional and interwrite PRS systems spcific to the local school districts needs.

Lenawee Web Photo Gallery

Lenawee Intermediate School District/CEMaT welcomes you to the Lenawee Web Photo Gallery. The purpose of this collection is to gather digital photos of Lenawee County that students can use in their course work. Students, teachers, and community members can submit photos that show their school or community. What photos should be submitted? Schools, post offices, libraries, historical markers, churches, bridges, other buildings or landmarks, whatever makes your community unique. http://lenweb.blogspot.com/ -Sonja Sprague

Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections

The objective of the Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections Program is to enhance students’ awareness and understanding of Michigan’s judicial system and its vital role in assuring American democracy.

Oral Argument Preview
STEVEN EDWARD KING v STATE OF MICHIGAN, et al.
Michigan Supreme Court Case No. 140684


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections in Lenawee County

With help from Honorable Judge Margaret M.S. Noe, Circuit Court, Lenawee County was chosen to host the Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections on October 19, 2010 at Siena Heights University Francoeur Theater Auditorium. The Lenawee Intermediate School District was proud to partner with WLEN 103.9 FM, MI Supreme Court, Monroe ISD, Lenawee Christian, the eleven Lenawee County Public School Districts, Siena Heights, Adrian College, JCC @ TECH and Lenawee County Court’s BAR Association.
“The objective of the Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections Program is to enhance students’ awareness and understanding of Michigan’s judicial system and its vital role in assuring American democracy.”
- Community Connections Program Guide
Prior to the case, students in Government and Social Studies/Political Science for High Schools and Colleges were taught the judicial process, details of this exact case and what to look for during the oral arguments using supporting documents from the Michigan Supreme Court, interviews with local attorneys from the Lenawee County BAR Association and a video of Judge Noe.
Can Michigan, after granting an insurance agent’s license to a man convicted of a felony, revoke it several years later on the basis that the state Insurance Code barred the state from granting the license in the first place?
-Documents: MI Supreme Court - Community Connections Program Overview
and Guide for Students Lenawee October 2010.pdf
-Video: Oral Argument Preview
Over 500 students were able to experience the live oral arguments at Siena Heights University, via rebroadcast to Adrian Public Schools Performing Arts Theater and throughout Lenawee and Monroe County classrooms for the STEVEN EDWARD KING v STATE OF MICHIGAN, et al. by the Michigan Supreme Court, Case No. 140684.
In the court room and behind the scenes, A/V students from Lenawee and Monroe Counties helped with the audio/ video broadcast, rebroadcast over LISD TV and ME TV, streaming video, and the video and audio recording being filed at the Michigan Supreme Courthouse.
JUST RELEASED - Lenawee County BAR Association Members are scheduled throughout the county presenting the Court’s Decision to the students during the month of April.
-Documents: King-op.PDF and Syllabus King.PDF
NEW VIDEO - Judge Noe explains the Michigan Supreme Court‘s decision, the process, and its implications. Four judges ruled that it was only fair for Mr. King to keep his license, while three judges ruled that the law is the law and his license should be revoked. Majority rules in the judicial system allowing Mr. King to continue his insurance practice.
-Video: Michigan Supreme Court Decision Review
Students used a case study to explore the limit and scope of individual rights, as compared to the common good protected by governmental actions.
We appreciate everyone’s help to create this once in a lifetime event for our students in Lenawee and Monroe Counties.
Supporting documents can be found at www.lisd.us. Oral Argument Review, Live recording of Oral Argument and Michigan Supreme Court Decision Review videos on DVD are available for checkout at LISD CEMaT 517-265-1691.
COMMENTS - Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly said, “The communities that have hosted us for these programs have been unfailingly gracious and supportive, and Lenawee County is no exception. The Court thanks Siena Heights University, Lenawee County judges, court staff, and area attorneys, the Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts, Adrian College, Jackson Community College, and community educators and students for making this event possible. My fellow justices and I are grateful for their efforts.”
Lenawee County 39th Judicial Circuit Judge Margaret M. S. Noe said, “Most citizens have some understanding of what goes on in a trial court; fewer understand the appellate courts. By inviting the Michigan Supreme Court to Lenawee County, we hope students, teachers, parents, and community alike will have a better grasp of the courts and justice system in everyday life.”

(Videos are password protected)
"Michigan Supreme Court Decision Review Video"

"Oral Argument Preview Video"

Sonja and Deniece,

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I so appreciate having the opportunity to share learning space with the LISD and our Community of Schools. This has been a wonderful experience. Please feel free to call upon me at any time you think I can assist you in working with the students. It is one of my favorite activities.

The video is great, just as I would have expected.

Sincerely, Margaret Noe

-Sonja Sprague

LISD TV move to LISD TECH Center V/A P Classroom

LISD TV Video and Audio studio concept drawing creaed in Google SketchUp.

Compiled data for price comparisons to move in office LISD TV to LISD TECH Center's Audio Visual classroom.

Option 1 - $4,604 Keep LISD TV in LISD CEMaT and remote from LISD TECH Center classroom

Option 2 - $36,494 Move LISD TV to LISD TECH Center as it is

Option 3 - $37,174 Keep LISD TV in LISD CEMaT and remote from LISD TECH Center classroom update software and hardware to include live streaming and internet access for slideshow programming.

Option 4 - $60,265 Move LISD TV to LISD TECH Center update software and hardware to include live streaming and internet access for slideshow programming.

Run fiber from M-52 and Moore Rd to LISD TECH Center $41,419.86

Outstanding Variables
1. Timeline.
2. Comcast would contract with ACI to lay cable.
3. Fiber may exist. Comcast RDC checking into status.
VAP.xlsx (password protected)

B. Senior Pics are being posted to FB Now. Enjoy!

LISD CEMaT Marketing

- Lisa Marlatt and Sonja Sprague

Designing CEMaT marketing and documentation to show constancy with the LISD Style Guide sheet. This includes but not limited to DVDs showing CEMaT resources using local teaching staff to brochures, posters, flyers and the LISD CEMaT website.

L.C.E.F.

The Lenawee County Education Foundation (LCEF) utilizes community donations to provide financial support for innovative educational programs that are not ordinarily provided through a school’s general operating budget.

LISD CEMaT supports the LCEF by video recording and broadcast the scholarship reception on LISD TV along with video creation support for investors such as the video “Scholarships Offer High Returns on Investments (also A/V student support)”.

Lenawee Annual Fine Arts Festival

Lenawee ISD hosts the Lenawee Annual Fine Arts Festival. Over 400 students, teachers/chaperones are involved in the Annual Fine Arts Festival on Adrian College’s Campus. All twelve public school districts, Lenawee Christian and a home schooled student met at Adrian College, Friday, April 23, 2010, for a day to be with like minded peers, have a chance to enhance skills and develop new ones and enjoy a day of celebrating student's unique gifts and talents. LISD CEMaT works to keep copyrights organized, videotaping, editing, photos, duplication of media and broadcast on the educational access channel LISD TV.

Video password protected Art Festival Short

Learn360 – Lenawee Digital Depot

- Lisa Marlatt and Sonja Sprague

Learn360 Content Library
Learn360’s library provides an array of multi-media assets that have been selected for their educational content and top-quality production. Bringing classroom material to life and helping educators engage today’s students is easier than ever! Learn360 provides 24/7 access to the most current media library for the K-12 market—a library featuring a combination of media from over 60 top educational producers.

LISD CEMaT Library
Over 800 videos and podcasts and 500 audio Sounds with digital rights from our current library have been digitized, aligned to the curriculum and uploaded for use within Lenawee County. Training provided on use and classroom uploads to each school individually.

Educational Software –Adobe Connect and Journey Ed

The REMC Association provides Adobe Connect™ licenses to all Michigan REMCs and ISDs through a collaborative agreement with Adobe Connect™. Local schools may also purchase this webinar software at greatly reduced prices.

Adobe Connect™ is used to deliver the 21 Things Series for Educators, Administrators and Students. It is also used to deliver just-in-time professional development, help desk and technology support services.

Founded in 1990, Journey Education Marketing, Inc. ("JourneyEd") based in Dallas, Texas, is the leading multi-channel software marketer to the K-12 and post-secondary academic markets, which include students, faculty, staff, educational institutions and public school districts. Our Academic eStore Network ("AEN") which includes more than 15,000 online eStores, offers thousands of market-leading software and technology products, including those published by Microsoft and Adobe, at discounts of up to 85 percent off retail prices to verified academic buyers.

The Lenawee County schools save yearly from the purchasing within the two programs. LISD CEMaT supports these schools with purchasing and comparing suggestions.

REMC Bid Project

The REMC Statewide $AVE (Schools Aggregated Volume in Education) Bid Project is a service of your REMC for the schools of Michigan. The Project aggregates the purchasing power of schools statewide and provides large volume bid prices on a variety of educational resources. Products include: supplies, equipment, software, computer & networking, paper, and catalog discounts. Michigan schools saved over $40 million in 2009.

Since 1977, nearly $500 million has been saved by schools through this REMC statewide project. Savings for 2010 will be available later this year.
This REMC statewide project, established in 1977 by the State Board of Education, complies with State School Code bidding standards, and the project's fiscal agent, Ingham ISD's Board of Education, approves the bid awards.

Each tax dollar saved through this cooperative effort represents another dollar available for additional instructional needs.

The Lenawee County schools save yearly from the REMC Bid Project. LISD CEMaT supports these schools with purchasing and comparing suggestions.