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ti . • 6 VL Standing Planning Task Force • Following the identification of a host system for the model school,a planning task force should be established with representation from the World-Class Region Education Committee, the host system, involved business/industry, D.P.L, legislative delegation from the region,and any other appropriate area involved in the school's operation. VII. Funding Source and Responsibilities The host school system will assume the basic construction costs for the school facility, and its general operation and maintenance. The following three areas should be considered for adaptation to the mission of the model school: 0 Building design should accommodate extensive use of technology in the instructional program as well as in the administration and operation of the school. ❑ Expanded conference room and assembly capacity should be provided within reason in the model school. ❑ Expanded work space for teachers should be provided to allow for individual and team preparation. The state and/or cooperating business and industry will assume the costs of the necessary hardware and software to accommodate the planned emphasis on technology. Orientation and training expenses including substitute teachers and travel will be assumed by the host system with assistance from state and private sources identified and solicited by the Planning Task Force. VIII. Time Line The major steps to be taken over the next two years are outlined below. Any item listed may be subject to adjustment as the planning progresses. ❑ September 1988 - The identification of a host school system and the specific site for the model school. An "agreement" should be initiated between the Triangle J World-Class Region Movement and the host system setting forth the school's purpose and areas of emphasis. The governance of the project should be framed and clearly understood. Cl Early November 1988 -Present a position paper on the model school to a regional conference on"A World-Class-Education System'for"Region J." Response to the concept and input to the project design will be recorded for consideration as the planning process continues. U Late November 1988 - Establish a comprehensive planning task force to oversee and support the project on an ongoing basis. The host school system, major contributors, appropriate government bodies, and the World-Class Education System Steering Committee will be represented on the task force. O October 1988 thru December 1988- The World-Class Education System Steering Committee leadership will initiate dialogue with the State Board