Page 318 - Week 01 - Thursday, 11 February 2016

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(3) What is the average computer terminal to student ratio in ACT public (a) primary schools, (b) high schools and (c) colleges.

(4) How many dedicated teacher librarian positions are there currently in ACT public (a) primary schools, (b) high schools and (c) colleges.

(5) What is the classification and cost of these teacher librarian positions.

(6) What training is offered to upskill teachers with the necessary librarianship qualifications required to be classified as teacher librarians.

(7) How many dedicated ICT teacher positions are there in ACT public (a) primary schools, (b) high schools and (c) colleges.

(8) What qualifications are required to teach ICT subjects.

Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. The total amount of funds directed to ICT equipment and programs, and total funding directed to maintenance and servicing of ICT equipment in ACT public schools is as follows:

• 2013-14: $24.7 million

• 2014-15: $23.5 million

• 2015-16: $26.0 million (budget allocation)

The funding indicated above incorporates funding for ICT equipment purchases, equipment leasing costs, software licensing, maintenance, and servicing costs relating ICT equipment in ACT public schools.

2. Please see Question 1 above.

3. The ACT government has defined a minimum ratio of one device per three students across all levels of education in 2015/16.

4. Specific data about teacher librarians was most recently collected in mid 2014. At that time:

(a) 31 primary schools reported a dedicated teacher librarian;

(b) 8 high schools reported a dedicated teacher librarian;

In addition, 7 P-10 schools reported a dedicated teacher librarian.

5. Teacher librarians are typically within the classroom teacher classification and combine library responsibilities with a teaching component. Salary range is $59,790 to $94,517.

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