ITT COMMITTEE MINUTES

November 19, 2003

ATTENDANCE: Gerald Foley, Larry Manzi, Dave Lepus, Kevin Poruban, Chris Buswell, Paula Palermo, Steve (RCC), Rick Hayes, David Wrinn, Armand Madeo, Mike Latessa, Craig Reichenbach, Mike Yeosock, Barbara Brier, Dave Wrinn

Gerald Foley issued 1st addenda to the MAN RFP and stated that there have been very few questions. The questions will be reviewed individually.

Steve (RCC) briefly reviewed the current RCC projects. Brien McMahon drawings will be in by the end of the month.
The Phone Solution will be a city wide Phone RFP. Peter Berry (RCC) is working on the specifications and will be done in a few weeks. City hall will be the first to get the new phone system. Kevin Poruban mentioned that the fire department has a FEMA grant that includes telecommunications.

Barbara Brier gave a overview of the status of the Magnet Schools and the for Global Studies with the following key points:

No decision has been made on Linux.
Software needs to be part of the purchase package.

Full support should be included as part of the purchase package.

Craig Reichenbach stated that the RFP for the computer tables could go out.

Gerald will complete RFP and get it out next week. The RFP will state that the tables are equivalent to a certain model, and that they are purchased in-groups of 30.

The Backup/Recovery RFP Pre-Bid Conference is set for tomorrow at 10:00 am in the community room.

Mike Pensiero (Stamford IT) reviewed the Techcycle program. Techcycle is a program that solicits computer contributions and recycles them to students who might not have the ability to purchase a computer. The Chamber of Commerce, BOE and Cox Radio all play a part in keeping this program going. Donated machines have to meet a minimum standard and are built by a student, then distributed to a student based on a needs assessment. Parent and student must attend a workshop to pick up PC. The Techcycle program has been a great success with over 200 PC's distributed to date. Mike suggested we work with the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce to initiate this program in Norwalk.

Respectfully submitted
Larry Manzi

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