RINET Board Meeting Minutes

April 6, 2001

Attendees: Steve Carmody, Sharon Hussey, Ted Kellogg, George Loftus, Katie Miller, Jim Monti, Mike Shaughnessy

Minutes of the March 2^nd and March 16^th meeting were approved.

· Discussion Items

1. Status of Filtering Proposal: Sharon reported that RINET is investigating alternative filtering solutions due to concern regarding the financial stability of N2H2. Sharon and Katie will pursue contracting for a financial assessment of N2H2. The alternative product that is being investigated is iPrism. It is anticipated that we will vote on this issue at our next Board meeting.

2. Video Gateway Services: Norm will be asked to investigate the possibility of establishing some sort of phone card service to accommodate the billing issue for legacy H.320 video conferencing. Additionally, RINET will take an active role in coordinating video use throughout the state.

3. Modem Bank Migration: There has been a push to dismantle the remote modem banks due to the implementation of Verizon in-state local calling. Older modems will not be relocated. If necessary, newer equipment will be added in Providence.

4. Frame Relay to ATM Migration: A clarify FAQ will be prepared by Pam.

5. CSU/DSU Issue: A clarifying letter has been sent to RIDE by Verizon. The information in this letter will be forwarded to districts.

· New Business

1. Budget Process Review: Sharon will prepare a balance sheet and income statement quarterly. The first review will be at our next meeting.

2. Audit Summary: The audit report is due next week and will be reviewed at our next meeting.

3. Marketing Promotion Overview: The goal of this program will be to create brand awareness. The promotion will include creating and building an identity, refocusing a mission statement, creating a logo, redesigning our website, designing a common look and feel for RINET publication.

· Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 20^th.