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	30	+== Background ==
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	32	+The Open Source Computer Club (OSCC) began as Schodack School District in the Fall of 2014 with an academic go of extending exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to students. The club took advantage of existing initiatives within the district, specifically the creation of an incubator program that invited local technology start-ups to move into district facilities. Schodack has been very progressive in extending partnerships to the community in order to cultivate partnerships that extend educational opportunities to students as well as professional development for staff. As a result of the districts new approach, a Chris Olsen, a Schodack Board of Education member, wrote to compliment the districts innovative approach to teaching and learning through partnerships with the community and the OSCC specifically:
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	35	+I had a meeting with the [University at Albany] Provost’s office this morning, they were looking for some help from me a with a new degree program in computer engineering beginning in the fall of 2015. [The campus] has partnered with industry and they have helped us design the program so that graduates are trained and ready for what the job market needs. Incoming 2015 freshman accepted into this program will have specific courses they will need to take, including an introductory course in building a simple computer, and then will matriculate into the degree once we have the final accreditation.
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	37	+I mention this because of what we are doing at the middle school with Open [Source] Software, and what I hope will continue to be developed further and expanded into other Maple Hill grade levels. This is exactly what the job market is looking for; employees who are not just programmers or technicians, but who can walk the line between the two disciplines.
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	39	+Once again I applaud how Schodack is pioneering education, and finding creative ways to utilize our space while simultaneously exposing our children to so many different opportunities, leading to a more well-rounded education and possibly some career choices they might not have ever considered.
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	41	+So now I will add, as promised, KUDOS to you and your staff!!!
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	43	+Best,
	44	+Chris
	45	+Schodack CSD Board of Education &
	46	+Director of Technical Services
	47	+College of Arts and Sciences
	48	+University at Albany
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30	30	= Working Group Mission =
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32	32	* Initially, provide Schodack School District's (the reference implementation) with professional development, educational programs and support services related to FLOSS for faculty, students and or staff.