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City reinstates gas leaf blower ban
Palo Alto will once again crack down on gas-powered leaf blowers - at least for now. City Manager Frank Benest announced Monday that the police department had found a "creative solution," enabling it to enforce the ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The City Council instituted the ban in residential areas in July 2005 following years of debate, but enforcement of it was scrubbed last week due to budget cuts. Police Chief Lynne Johnson said that starting next week, a parking enforcement officer will respond to leaf blower complaints. A part-time temporary officer will be hired to cover the parking enforcement position, she said. The officer taking leaf blower calls will respond first to areas with the most complaints. "We are still not responding to anything unless we get three independent complaints," Johnson said.
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Students use the technology to explore the world beyond their classroom, to conduct research and, in many cases, to connect to teachers for courses offered through distance education.
Teachers use computer programs to update report cards, conduct research for lesson preparation and connect with students and other teachers.
Over the years, the investment in computer systems has been enormous as schools try to keep up with a rapidly developing technology.
In last year's budget, the province set aside $2 million for a K-12 Technology Integration program.
The money would help purchase 500 new computer systems — two for every primary and elementary school across the province; 300 new computer systems to supply each school with a new high-end computer system and accompanying video camera system (for viewing of microscopic images) to aid science instruction in K-12 classes; 50 computer systems for 25 schools piloting a new skilled trades course; and 350 refurbished computer workstations.
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