TECHNICAL PANEL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Wednesday, February 12, 2003, 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE
APPROVED MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brenda Decker, Department of Administrative Services
Christy Horn, University of Nebraska, Compliance Officer
Kirk Langer, Lincoln Public Schools, K-12 Representative
Rick Becker (Alt. for Steve Schafer, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska)
Walter Weir, University of Nebraska
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gene Hand, Public Service Commission
Mr. Hand informed the Technical Panel about the Public Service Commission’s Open Docket C-2874/PI-71 which is seeking to investigate the current status of distance learning in Nebraska. Written comments must be filed on or before March 7, 2003. A public workshop is scheduled for March 18, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. CST in the Commission Library, 300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln. Mr. Hand requested that the Technical Panel provide comments. Mr. Weir also recommended that the Education Council provide comments from the functional aspect. The docket is on the Education Council’s agenda for the February 21st meeting.
Members suggested that the Technical Panel send a letter to the Public Service Commission requesting an extension to March 13th or 14th for written comments. Technical Panel comments will be an agenda item at the next meeting on March 12th. The following members will meet with representatives of the Education Council to develop written comments: Christy Horn, Kirk Langer, and Walter Weir. Mike Beach was also recommended.
Roger Hahn, Nebraska Information Network
Mr. Hahn distributed two maps: Telephony K-12 Data Network and CDLEC ATM Network. Members discussed distance learning issues with Mr. Hahn.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 8TH MINUTES
Ms. Decker moved to approve the January 8th minutes as presented. Ms. Horn seconded. Roll call vote: Decker-Yes, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, Becker-Yes, and Weir-Yes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTORY SERVICES PROJECT
Steve Henderson, Kevin Keller, Steve Hartman and Jerry Hielen
Information Management Services
Staff of IMServices provided a presentation entitled “Nebraska Directory Services". The vision of Nebraska Directory Services project is to implement single signon using role based authentication and authorization for electronic government (e-Government) to provide for a cost effective, efficient delivery of services, while maintaining necessary security and confidentiality of non-public information through an industry standard enterprise directory. Items presented were the benefits, the project’s roadmap and toolset, integration, standards, work group sessions, the role of the State Government Council and the NITC, costs, what’s being done in the project so far and what remains to be done.
Mr. Weir invited the IMServices staff to the University’s I.T. Directors meeting to be held on February 20th.
STATE RECORDS BOARD PROJECT REVIEWS
UN Coop Extension (PDF 419k)
Ms. Decker moved that the Technical Panel, having reviewed the grant application entitled “Access eGovernment,” finds that: There are no technical elements of this project to review. Mr. Becker seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Weir-Yes, Becker-Yes, Langer-Yes, Horn-Yes, and Decker-Yes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
CIO Interaction Licensing Phase III (PDF 77k)
Ms. Horn moved to pass a resolution that the Technical Panel having reviewed the grant application entitled “Business Portal Phase II,” finds that: The project is technically feasible; the proposed technology is appropriate for the project; and the technical elements can be accomplished within the proposed time frame and budget. Mr. Weir seconded the motion. After discussion, Ms. Decker offered a friendly amendment to the motion. Ms. Horn and Mr. Weir accepted.
The motion reads as follows: “The Technical Panel, having reviewed the grant application entitled 'Interactive Licensing Phase III,' finds that: Based on the completion of previous phases of the project, we believe the applicant possesses the technical ability to complete Phase III. Roll call vote: Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, Becker-Abstained, Weir-Yes, and Decker-Yes. The motion was carried by majority vote.
UPDATES
Wireless, Brenda Decker. No report.
Network, Brenda Decker. No report.
Collaborative Aggregation Partnership (CAP), Brenda Decker. A meeting with providers is scheduled for tomorrow. Ms. Decker and Mr. Weir will be providing a presentation so that everyone receives the same information. In addition, the providers will be given the opportunity to meet individually with CAP. Mr. Weir introduced Amy Stephen, who has been working on the database update to the TINA Study data. Ms. Stephen will work with NITC IT Managers and will plan to attend Education Council and Community Council meetings to present the database and get input on how to update information. She will also attend the ESU Network Operations Committee meeting on February 19th.
Mr. Golden provided an update on the College Park project. When the project is completed, Mr. Weir suggested that the NITC do a ceremony ribbon cutting event to promote public awareness.
Statewide Synchronous Video Network Work Group. Mr. Rolfes distributed a list of nominees to serve on the Work Group that will be presented to the Education Council at the February meeting. The Council will vote on these recommendations to be approved by the Technical Panel.
Accessiblilty, Christy Horn. The work group continues to work on developing training.
Security, Steve Schafer. Mr. Schafer was not available for a report.
NIS, Tom Conroy. Mr. Conroy was not available to report. Mr. Becker stated that go-live for financials is scheduled for March 1st.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Henderson indicated that IMServices is working on a network security document to be reviewed by the panel at a future meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Horn moved to adjourn. Ms. Decker seconded. All were in favor. The motion was carried by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m. The next meeting of the NITC Technical Panel will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege in Lincoln.
Meeting minutes were taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Rick Becker of the Office of the CIO/NITC.
Meeting Minutes