Attendees: Steve Foehr, Lee Rabbitt, Mike Shaughnessy, Jonathon Gallishaw,
Sharon Hussey, Howard Boksenbaum, Bill Fiske
The minutes from the April 2, 2004 Business meeting were reviewed, one correction was suggested, and the minutes were approved with corrected item.
New Business
Bill reviewed how the various organizations appoint representatives to the RINET Board noting that the processes vary among the collaboratives and for the higher education institutions. He requested that collaborative representatives check with their groups to determine if there is any desire for a change in representation
Bill also noted that it is appropriate at this time of year to offer up nominations for officer positions. It was decided that members should notify Sharon if they wish to offer a nomination for either themselves or someone else. A vote on the nominations will take place at the next business meeting.
After a review of the current delay, it was decided to ask the Vice-Chair Jim Monti to propose a new process in consultation with the other members of the Executive Committee, Mike Shaughnessy, Jim Halley and Bill. Sharon agreed to inform Jim of this decision following this meeting.
Sharon described the business model based on rate of participating districts, cash flow with grant and the cash flow without grant. The members restated their agreement to have RINET take on the responsibility for hosting the service.
Sharon will request electronic approval to fill a position that will provide the overall project management. In addition, she will request approval to fill two additional positions at the next Business meeting.
Unfinished Business
Reports
Current RITEAF activity
Bill described the new demands for verification of eligibility being put on the independents and Catholics schools by the e-rate auditors and the related issues of the RITEAF funding for the transport lines.
Discussion
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00pm.
There will be worksession on May 21st, 2004
The next Business meeting will be held on June 4th, 2004.