TECHNICAL PANEL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall - Board Room
3835 Holdrege St., Lincoln, Nebraska
APPROVED MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brenda Decker, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska
Steve Henderson, Department of Administrative Services, State of Nebraska
Christy Horn, University of Nebraska, Compliance Officer
Kirk Langer, Lincoln Public Schools
Walter Weir, University of Nebraska
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Mr. Weir called the meeting to order at 9:10 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 November 16, 2005. The meeting agenda was posted to the NITC Website on December 8, 2005.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MINUTES
Mr. Henderson moved to approve NOVEMBER 8, 2005 as presented. Ms. Horn seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Henderson-Yes, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-4, No-0. Motion carried.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES - Set for Public Comment
Land Record Information and Mapping Standards (PDF 59k). Mr. Larry Zink was present to answer questions. The GIS Steering Committee has approved draft standards for the Technical Panel review and 30-day comment period. Mr. Zink requested that the Advisory Committee receive and review the public comments as well.
Mr. Henderson moved to approve the draft Land Record Information and Mapping Standards for the 30-day public comment period. Ms. Horn seconded. Weir- Yes, Langer-Yes, Horn-Yes, and Henderson-Yes. Results: Yes-4, No-0. Motion carried.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES - Review of Existing Standards and Guidelines
Mr. Becker stated that these documents need to be reviewed. The panel could approve the standard/guideline as is and change review date, or assign the standard/guideline to a work group for review and recommendation. After discussion, it was decided to assign each to a work group.
Secure E-mail for State Government Agencies (PDF 103k). The guideline was assigned to the E-mail work group for review and recommendation to the Technical Panel.
Ms. Decker arrived.
Minimum Workstation Configuration Guidelines for State Agencies (PDF 113k). The guideline was assigned to PC/LAN group for review and recommendations to the Technical Panel.
Minimum Workstation Configuration Guidelines for K-12 Public Education (PDF 114k). The guideline was assign to the Education Council and the NOC group for review and recommendations to the Technical Panel. Mr. Langer is meeting with them today and will ask them to review.
Disaster Planning Procedures for Information Technology (PDF 181k). The guideline was assigned to the Security Work Group for review and recommendations to the Technical Panel.
Members were asked to review them as well.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - NITC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES (PDF 2MB)
Walter Weir, Chair
The University of Nebraska is using Prosight software package for portfolio management. Representatives from Prosight conducted a workshop for UNL. Mr. Weir demonstrated how the software may be used for portfolio management with the NITC Strategic Initiatives. The State of Nebraska utilizes the Clarity software. Both of these may be able to used simultaneously. Mr. Weir also demonstrated the Application Rationalization process used at the University.
STATEWIDE TECHNOLOGY PLAN - ACTION ITEMS
At the January meeting, the NITC will be reviewing and voting on action items presented by the Technical Panel and councils. The Technical Panel has been involved in the following initiatives: Network Nebraska, Statewide Video Synchronous Network, Government Efficiency (standards/guidelines & project review process), and Security & Business Resumption.
Mr. Weir suggested inclusion of a project management action item. Due to the action items not being approved until the January NITC meeting, it was recommended to wait until the April NITC meeting to demonstrate the portfolio management software.
REGULAR INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND WORK GROUP UPDATES (AS NEEDED)
Accessibility of Information Technology Work Group. Ms. Horn reported that she is attempting to bring the work group together.
CAP. Ms. Decker stated that the group is meeting today after the Technical Panel meeting. DEETF has finished its meetings and a report is being drafted. Members discussed some elements of the report.
Security Work Group. Mr. Hartman was not available for a report. Mr. Henderson commented that the work group will be working on action items.
Statewide Synchronous Video Network Work Group. Mr. Beach not available for a report.
ELECTION - TECHNICAL PANEL CHAIR FOR 2006
Ms. Decker nominated Walter Weir to serve as Chair of the Technical Panel for 2006. Mr. Henderson seconded. Roll call vote: Decker-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Rolfes presented a document regarding the Distance Education Enhancement Task Force recommendations, and issues and questions that should be considered or addressed by the Technical Panel and CAP group.
NEXT MEETING DATE & ADJOURN
The next meeting of the NITC Technical Panel will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege Street, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Ms. Decker moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Henderson seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
Meeting minutes were taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Rick Becker of the Office of CIO/NITC.
Meeting Minutes