March 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM - Technology Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 10:00 AM. Staff: David Ludwig, Beth Kabes, Deb Hericks, Scott Isaacson, Rhonda Eis Guests: Jamon Hall, Craig Hicks

Discussion:  Executive Director gave an overview of the work being done by the K-12 Federation. Technology Director gave a review of the project management too they are using. They have been discussing the highest needs of the group. They continue to look at assets that are already available and being used by the members. Business and Admin group are working through the legal issues that are needed (intellectual properties, etc) The continue to be open sources using open standards (Edfi, SAML, etc.) The ultimate goal to make the project sustainable for many years. The K-12 Federation model is "For K-12 by K-12."

Discussion:  Technology Director gave an overview of the Single Sign On project. There are currently 26 early adopters connected to ADVISER. Tech Director is working on adding four major softwares to the system. Several ESUS are currently working with the project to help move their schools forwarded with project.

Discussion:  Technology Director reviewed the four Cloud Deployment Models. He continues to work with other groups across the state to increase awareness. They continue to work on sustainability to meet the needs of others.

Discussion:  BlendED Director reviewed the progress of the LOR Committee. This Committee has met since June. The have had presentations from several solutions for the project. The committee has come up with solution that would be most cost effective for solutions. She reviewed the proposal which is a combination of using Learn360, ISLE, and Amazon. The Committee will continue to meet and discuss other solutions. ESUs need to support and train classroom teachers/end users have the tools they needs to work in this environment. The Committee will discuss training our ESUs support system. ESU 13 has an online course created to begin this training process.

Discussion:  Technology Director gave an update on the progress of Tech Plan. They continuously update this list. Hardware installation is now completed and moved into production environment. Technology Director continues to evaluate back-up services.

Discussion:  Executive Director discussed bringing the NATA group into the statewide discussions. This group includes 70% of the student population in the state.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the changes within the Master Services Agreement (MSA). A small group met to discuss and revise the IMAT/BlendED sections of the MSA.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the BlendED Budget with Committee.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the IMAT Budget with Committee.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the NOC Budget with Committee.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the TAG Budget with Committee.

Discussion:  Tech Director report throughout meeting.

Discussion:  BlendED Director/Distance Learning Director reviewed her report with committee.

Discussion:  IMAT reviewed her report with committee.