TECHNICAL PANEL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall - Board Room
3835 Holdrege St., Lincoln, Nebraska
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Brenda Decker, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska
Steve Henderson, Department of Administrative Services, State of Nebraska
Kirk Langer, Lincoln Public Schools
Walter Weir, University of Nebraska
MEMBERS ABSENT: Christy Horn, University of Nebraska, Compliance Officer
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Mr. Weir called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. A quorum was present at the time of roll call. The meeting notice was posted to the NITC website and the Nebraska Public Meeting Calendar on February 24, 2006. The meeting agenda was posted to the NITC Website on March 13, 2006.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Decker moved to approve the February 14, 2006 minutes as presented. Mr. Henderson seconded. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Decker-Yes, Henderson-Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-4, No-O. Motion carried.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES - NETWORKING EQUIPMENT / EDGE DEVICES (PDF 40K)
This standard is addressed in LB 1208. When the time comes to develop the RFP, the specifications can be more detailed. Generic language in the standard would accommodate future upgrades and technology changes.
Mr. Langer arrived.
The ESU-NOC has reviewed the document. Discussion followed regarding the use of switches versus routers, the issue of security and bandwidth capacity.
It was recommended to strike the “with high bandwidth networking (≥ 10Mbps)” reference wherever indicated in the document.
Mr. Beach moved to approve the draft Networking Equipment/Edge Devices (PDF 40k) with the recommended revisions for the 30-day public comment period. Mr. Henderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Weir-Yes, Langer-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Decker-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-O. Motion carried.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES - SCHEDULING SOFTWARE (PDF 52k)
Mr. Beach stated that the wording and references were rearranged so that entities could cut and paste information into specification documents for bidding. Recommended changes included:
- Include a list of acronyms
- Clarify who is responsible for exemption process
- 1.1.1.10 change Maintenance fees to “Annual maintenance fees”
Mr. Langer moved to approve the draft Scheduling Software (PDF 52k) standard with the recommended revisions for the 30-day public comment period. Ms. Decker seconded. Roll call vote: Decker-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Langer-Yes, Weir-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-O. Motion carried.
AGENCY IT PLAN FORM: (PDF 1565k) UPDATE ON STATE GOVERNMENT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Members were asked to review the document. Mr. Becker stated that the State Government Council opinion is that Section 4 Future Goals should be the emphasis of the document and that here is a work group developing recommendations for Technical Panel April meeting.
REGULAR INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND WORK GROUP UPDATES (AS NEEDED)
Accessibility of Information Technology Work Group. Christy Horn was not present to provide a report.
CAP, Brenda Decker. The group is meeting today to discuss edge device standard developed by a CAP work group, recommendations for two Tier II communities, and a name change for the group.
Security Work Group, Steve Hartman. Mr. Hartman was not available to report. Mr. Henderson reported that the group has been developing a wireless access standard. The group is also organizing a Security Conference on May 24th. The work group will also be developing a standard/guideline regarding remote access. They will make a recommendation to Technical Panel.
Statewide Synchronous Video Network Work Group, Mike Beach. The work group focus has been the development of the scheduling standard and will regroup if LB 1208 is enacted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Pandemic issue affects the work force, revenue, educational opportunities, etc. In the near future, Mr. Weir would like the Technical Panel discuss this topic.
Mr. Weir announced the NU Tech Day event to be held on March 15th at UNL’s Kaufmann Building (http://nuitday.nebraska.edu/). If successful, the University may take it out state to different locations.
NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME AND ADJOURNMENT
In order to accommodate the 30-day public comment period for the proposed standards, the panel will need to change the next meeting date. The next meeting of the NITC Technical Panel will be held on Monday, April 17, 2006, 9:00 a.m. at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
With no further business to conduct, Ms. Decker moved to adjourn. Mr. Henderson seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Meeting Minutes