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3. Connection to policy topics: Ban on electronic devices: Will the district ban electronic devices if district technology fully or partially funded by HP or Microsoft? What does HP or Microsoft expect in return or have to gain for financing? President Obama is pushing to get technology into schools Connection to policy in general: Are the needs/wants/wishes of the people being reflected in the district policies?