LTAC meeting notes

The October LTAC meeting was held today. CNYRIC and 6 districts were represented.

The 793 Plan was discussed. This is the regional plan which is submitted annually to SED. The group would like to see more information on the Help Desk from Oswego BOCES, investigation into SIF compliance. Over all everyone is happy with services. The members will publicize the regional survey to get more participation. The RIC will be looking at publishing network service agreements.

WAN update. Moravia is connected. They are also connecting the elementary school. Southern Cayuga is temporarily connected using "Plan F". The Time Warner connection should be in by the end of the month. This will mean that 51 districts will be connected to the WAN.

Videoconferencing/DL. Tony and Linda met with the Chief School Officers. A new committee of principals and guidance counselors will meet 4 times a year beginning next month to discuss DL scheduling and courses. Tony will meet with a sub-committee of the CSOs after each committee meeting. Videoconferencing is working! The BOCES DL room should be connected by the end of the month.

E-Rate. Please submit 2008-09 budgets now for technology. Linda has distributed the forms. Return the form to Linda asap. If you aren't sure, put it in.

Tech Plans. All plans approved in June should be linked on the CNYRIC website. Port Byron and Jordan-Elbridge will be doing new plans this year. Tony and Linda are available to help facilitate.

School Library System. The new SCOOLS catalog is up. Ann can update directly to it so regional updates can be done more quickly. Harry Chan will be speaking on November 6 about Trends for the 21st Century. Contact Ann to attend.

AV/Computer Repair. Jerry is working to get jobs done. Call him if something hasn't arrived back to your school.

Demos for the year. Oswego BOCES web service; Archving requirements for electronic documents and e-mail.

RIC report. RFP is out for voice service.

Next meeting is November 15. Deric Tallman will present School World at 9:30. Meeting will be 10-noon.