September 17, 2003

ATTENDANCE: Ed Schmidt, Gerald Foley, Larry Manzi, Dave Lepus, Kevin Poruban, John Lindquist, Tom Schadlich, Frank Sarno, Tom Hamilton, Craig Reichenbach, David Wrinn, Paula Polermo, Al Kao, Peter Berry, Armand Madeo,
Mike Latessa, Chris Buswell, Steve(RCC) , Jack (stamford)

E-rate concerns were discussed, and John Lindquist called an E-rate contact (Jane Kellogg) via speakerphone. Jane mentioned that wireless is only eligible for internet access only for schools and libraries. Jane also said that there are certain rules on eligibility for installation of fiber between schools, and that the leased service provider must be an authorized service provider. Form 470 must be submitted and vendors must be given 28 days to respond to bid from the Form 470 date of submittal.

It was decided that the MAN RFP must be revised and resubmitted and form 470 should be submitted. It was also decided to meet with Jane Kellogg next week to discuss E-rate in more detail.

McMahon update was given by Peter Berry.

The technology budget for McMahon was set at $750,000, but RCC estimates the needs at 1.1 million. McMahon media retrieval system and distribution system was discussed.

Phone systems and Voice over IP were discussed. Specifically that future phone systems should have the capacity to handle Voice over IP.

There may be a meeting tentatively scheduled for Thursday September 25 or Friday September 26 with Jane Kellogg to discuss E-rate.

Larry Manzi
Recording Secretary

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