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Nov. 2, 2005

Press Conference. . . Press Conference. . . Press Conference. . .

WHAT: Final Allocation of School Computers in “Tech 2000 Program”
** County gave 3,578 computers to districts in 5-year effort to upgrade technology resources, training for public/private schools

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Woodbridge High School, Room D4, Sam Lupo Place, Woodbridge (just off Route 35, across from Main Library)

WHO: Mayor Frank G. Pelzman – Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel – Freeholder John Pulomena – Woodbridge High School Supt. Vincent Smith – Woodbridge Twp./School District Information Director Michael Esolda – Woodbridge School District Technology Supervisor Gladys Jackson – Middlesex County Administrator Walter De Angelo

County officials will come to Woodbridge High School to present the final allocation of computers in the Tech 2000 Program , Mayor Frank G. Pelzman has announced.

The presentation and press conference take place at11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Woodbridge High School, Sam Lupo Place, Woodbridge .

The Tech 2000 Program was initiated by Freeholder John Pulomena, chair of the County’s Public Health and Education Committee, and represents a total investment of $5 million in hardware and software to county schools.

Woodbridge schools have received 691 computers during the last five years as part of the Tech 2000 Program.

“There is no doubt that our students and teachers have benefited enormously from the generosity and foresight of the Freeholders,” says Mayor Pelzman. “Computer literacy and technological expertise are essential to building an educated workforce, and we are pleased that Woodbridge and Middlesex County are in the vanguard of this effort.”

The Tech 2000 Computer program provided a new computer to teachers for use in their classrooms or in conjunction with a computer lab or media center. In order to receive a computer, each teacher was required to complete 20 hours of computer training.

“The program has not only provided the most current computer hardware and software in every classroom in the district but has also ensured that teachers have the skills needed to help students get the most out of that technology,” says Michael Esolda, Chief Information Officer for Woodbridge Township and Woodbridge Township School District.

“This program has been a tremendous asset to our community,” says Mayor Pelzman. “It shows how effective different levels of government can be when they work together.”