Education Council Archived Meeting
April 21, 2021 Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 9:00 AM CT
This is a virtual meeting of the NITC Education Council conducted pursuant to Neb. Exec. Order No. 21-02 (http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/docs/pilot/pubs/eofiles/21-02.pdf). No quorum of the body will be physically present together, and there will be no public in-person attendance. Members of the public may email tom.rolfes@nebraska.gov if interested in joining the meeting. The Zoom link will be provided by request only.
Open Meetings Act (PDF - 11 pages, 234KB)
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
| 9:00 AM | 1. Call to Order, Electronic Posting, Location of Open Meeting Law Documents, Roll Call, Introductions | Co-Chair |
| 9:05 AM | 2. Consider approval of the Agenda for the December 16, 2020, meeting* | Co-Chair |
| 9:08 AM | 3. Consider approval of the Minutes from the 8/26/2020 meeting* | Co-Chair |
| 9:10 AM | 4. Public Comment | Co-Chair |
| 9:15 AM |
5. NITC Update A. 11/15/2020 Progress Report to the Governor and Legislature B. Next NITC Meeting: On or about 3/11/2021 |
T. Rolfes |
| 9:20 AM |
6. K-12 CARES Act Update--Hierarchy of Digital Learning Needs A. Infrastructure: NDE Map and Internet Service Provider Directory B. Computing Devices: ESUCC GEER fund Ordering Process C. Software Systems: NDE/ESU2 Canvas Statewide Consortium D. Digital Content: Nebraska OER Toolkit E. Professional Development: NRCSA ESUCC Remote Learning Teacher Support |
T. Rolfes |
| 10:10 AM |
7. Network Nebraska Strategic Initiative A. Future of Network Nebraska: RFP 6206 & Special Construction Matching Fund RFP XXXX B. Communications: Draft Brochure from ESU 11 C. Advanced Services: OCIO/Network Nebraska Cybersecurity Survey D. Advanced Services: eduroam for Nebraska Proposal to Internet2 |
Co-Chairs, T. Rolfes |
| 10:30 AM |
8. Digital Education Initiative A. Disseminate Information: Digital Learning Guidance from NDE B. Disseminate Information: Higher Ed CARES Act Reponse Survey C. Equity of Access: Governor's Rural Broadband Remote Access Grants D. Equity of Access: CARES Act Wireless Pilot Projects |
Co-Chairs, T. Rolfes |
| 10:50 AM |
9. Subsector Reports--Infrastructure and/or application adjustments in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic A. University of Nebraska B. Nebraska State Colleges C. Nebraska Community Colleges D. Nebraska Independent Colleges and Universities E. Public K-12 and ESUs F. Private/Denominational K-12 G. Nebraska Educational Television H. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education I. Nebraska Department of Education |
Co-Chair |
| 11:15 AM | 10. Other Business/Announcements | Co-Chair |
| 11:20 AM | 11. Agenda Items for the 2/17/2021 Meeting | Co-Chair |
| 11:25 AM | 12. Consider location(s) for the 2/17/2021 Meeting | Co-Chair |
| 11:30 AM | 13. Adjournment | Co-Chair |
* Indicates an expected action item.
The Council will attempt to adhere to the sequence of the published agenda, but reserves the right to adjust the order of items as necessary and may elect to take action on any of the listed items.
NITC/Education Council Homepage
Meeting Notice Posted to the Nebraska Public Meeting Calendar