TECHNICAL PANEL

Nebraska Information Technology Commission

Tuesday, January 13, 2004, 9:00 a.m.

University of Nebraska - Varner Hall

3835 Holdrege, Lincoln, Nebraska

APPROVED MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Michael Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Steve Henderson, alt. for Brenda Decker, Department of Administrative Services, State of Nebraska
Christy Horn, University of Nebraska, Compliance Officer
Kirk Langer, Lincoln Public Schools, Technology Director
Rick Becker, alt. for Steve Schafer, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska
Walter Weir, Chief Information Officer, University of Nebraska

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND MEETING NOTICE

Mr. Weir called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. There was quorum present at the time of roll call. The meeting notice was posted to the NITC and Nebraska Public Meeting Calendar web sites on December 17, 2003. The meeting agenda was posted to the NITC web site on January 8, 2004.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Weir congratulated Mr. Langer on his new position as Director of Technology for Lincoln Public Schools.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Henderson moved to approve the December 10, 2003 minutes as presented. Mr. Beach seconded. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, Becker-Yes, and Weir-Yes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.

TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE – RECOMMENDATION TO THE NITC

Network Architecture - Acceptable Use Policy-State Data Communications Network (PDF 97k)

Mr. Becker stated that the document was posted for comment. The State Government Council ("SGC") recommended changes (comment (PDF 43k) ). Mr. Becker informed members that Ms. Decker had reviewed the SGC's changes and indicated that they are acceptable. Panel members suggested other minor changes in wording. Members agreed to contact Ms. Decker with their suggestions, and that any additional changes, other than those made by the SGC, could be made at the February meeting.

Mr. Weir move to recommend that the NITC approve the draft Acceptable Use Policy-State Data Communications Network with the recommended comments from the State Government Council. Mr. Beach seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Weir-Yes, Becker-Yes, Langer-Yes, Horn-Yes, Henderson-Yes, and Beach-Yes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.

TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE – REVIEW

Video Architecture – Video and Audio Compression Standard for Synchronous Distance Learning and Videoconferencing (PDF 184k)
Mike Beach

The standard is up for review. Mr. Beach reviewed changes to the Charter as well as membership of the work group. Members need to be knowledgeable about technology, dedicated and attend meetings. For the membership section of the charter, it was recommended to change the wording to read “Membership of the Work Group may included representative from the following areas:”, and to list the areas such as State Government and not list specific agencies or groups.

Mr. Henderson moved to adopt the Work Group charter (PDF 70k) with the recommended changes. Ms. Horn seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Henderson-Yes, Beach-Yes, Weir-Yes, Becker-Yes, Langer-Yes, and Horn-Yes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.

Mr. Beach stated that the research, testing and review should not take as long this time. The proposed timeline for the review of the standard was distributed to the panel members.

VOICE OVER IP (VoIP) (PDF 226k)

The document is a draft to be reviewed and discussed at the February meeting.

REGULATION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND WORK GROUP UPDATES (as needed)

Accessibility, Christy Horn. The first workshop will be conducted the last week in January. After reviewing UNL’s new web site, Ms. Horn recommended that the Technical Panel consider establishing an Accessibility Policy. Ms. Horn will prepare a work group charter for the February meeting.

CAP. The group is a meeting today after the Technical Panel meeting. A briefing with the Appropriations Committee is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m.

Security Architecture Work Group. Mr. Shafer was not present to report.

Statewide Synchronous Video Network Work Group. The work group will focus on the next steps - statewide scheduling, governance, and funding sources.

NIS. Mr. Conroy plans to attend the February meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Becker reported that NITC staff will track legislation relating to IT. A link is posted on the NITC Web site.

Mr. Weir informed the panel that the K-16 group is meeting on January 27th at the Cornhusker Hotel to discuss E-learning, courseware transferring, and standards. Mr. Weir is also serving on a committee organized by Bob Beecham, Nebraska Department of Education, to develop of a statewide student information system.

NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME AND ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the NITC Technical Panel will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege, Lincoln, Nebraska.

With no further business, Mr. Weir adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

Meeting Minutes