K-20 Education Network Board
December 8, 2005
K-20 Educational Network Meeting Minutes – September 7, 2005
Department of Information Services Boardroom, the Forum Building
Olympia, Washington
Members Present:
Gary Robinson
Rep. Sam Hunt
Joanne Wiszman (proxy for Dr. James Sulton, Jr.)
Marty Smith (via teleconference)
Marty Daybell (proxy for Dr. Terry Bergeson)
Dr. Douglas Astolfi
Mike Scroggins (proxy for Earl Hale)
Jan Walsh
Dr. James Walton
Dr. Twyla Barnes
Judy Jennings
Roll Call
A sufficient number of members were present to constitute a quorum. Gary
Robinson introduced new Board Member Dr. Douglass Astolfi, President of
St. Martin’s University, to the Board.
Approval of the
Minutes
The minutes of the June 9, 2005 K-20 Board meeting were approved.
K-20 Fast Ethernet
Expansion
K-20 Executive Director Connie Michener and Tom Carroll of the K-20
Network Staff made a presentation to the Board regarding the expansion of K20 Fast Ethernet services, which provides high bandwidth at equivalent or
lower cost to the education sectors. Among the topics discussed were:
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Phase 1 of the project was completed in June 2004, delivering Fast
Ethernet connections to 29 K-20 sites in North Central Washington,
including Central Washington University, Big Bend Community
College, Wenatchee Community College, Education Service District
171 and 25 K-12 school districts.
Contracts have been signed for Phase 2 of the project, which will
serve an additional 23 K-20 sites in the Central Western Washington
area.
K-20 is in the planning stage for further expansion of Fast Ethernet
service to other regions of the state. It is anticipated that these areas
will receive service during the 2005-2006 school year.
In response to questions from the Board, Ms. Michener and Mr. Carroll
provided information regarding K-20 Fast Ethernet Expansion, and offered to
provide the Board with updates on future phases of the project.
K-20 Data Linking
Project
Michael Scroggins, Director of Information Technology for the State Board
for Community and Technical Colleges, Marty Daybell, Chief Information
Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction and Joe Egan,
Director of Information Technology Services, Office of the Superintendent of
Public Instruction, provided the Board with an update on the Data Linking
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Project. The update included project background, potential benefits and
project status since the previous Board Meeting. Project highlights:
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The project is funded by $972,000 from the Qwest Settlement Funds
The project is on schedule and within budget
Project planning, detail requirements and design phases are
complete
Acquisition and development phases are initiated
Project completion is expected in December 2005
The Project Sponsors would like to present the final report to the
Board at the December 8 Board Meeting.
In response to questions from the Board, the Project Sponsors provided
information regarding Data Matching project, and the expected results.
K-20 Board
Subcommittees
Connie Michener provided the Board with an overview of the membership
and purpose of the three Board Subcommittees (Program, Technology and
Finance) discussed at the June 9, 2005 Board Meeting. The Board divided
into Subcommittees at 2:30 PM and reconvened at 3:30 PM.
Program
Subcommittee
Report
Connie Michener provided the Board with the results of the Program
Subcommittee breakout.
Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Dr. Barnes and Rep. Hunt
Workgroup Chair: Marty Daybell
Tasks:
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Technology
Subcommittee
Report
Research K-20 Data
Revise the K-20 Blueprint
Investigate Cross-Sector Service Offerings
Develop Strategy to Increase Distance Learning Opportunities
Explore K-20 Phase Three
Mike Scroggins provided the Board with the results of the Technology
Subcommittee breakout.
Subcommittee Chair: Earl Hale
Workgroup Chair: Mike Scroggins
Tasks:
 Statewide Transport Redesign
Finance
Subcommittee
Report
Gary Robinson provided the Board with the results of the Finance
Subcommittee breakout.
Subcommittee Chair: Gary Robinson
Workgroup Chair: Phil Tenkhoff
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Tasks:
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Develop a Comprehensive Co-Pay Model
Review and Assess Internet Service Provider Fees
Develop financial input for the K-20 Communications Plan
Develop a Comprehensive Budget Proposal for the 07-09 Biennium
Investigate Other State’s approached to Network Finances
Mr. Robinson also directed the K-20 Staff to develop project plans for each
Subcommittee, and include a timeline for implementation.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
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