Transcript NAG Meeting - Wayne RESA

NAG Meeting
January 21, 2015
Agenda
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Improving Meeting Interaction
 Kim
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Collaborative software systems
 Ken
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Ingram, Executive Director
Schramm, Manager
Security Presentation
 Amanda
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Web filtering RFP Update
 Sue
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Reakoff, Network/Software Tech
E-Rate Update
 Jim
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Berlin, Network Analyst
Rarus, Manager
Tech Topics – Mike Leger, Network Analyst
Web Filtering RFP Update
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Eleven member committee formed
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Looked at 8 solutions
 All
in one solutions
 Chromebook only
 Everything in between
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TRIG Statewide Initiative
Incorporate work with a state RFP
 Looking closely to meet our timelines
 SPOT bid forecast method to be used
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 TRIG
device purchase method
Web Filtering RFP Update
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Multiple solution choices
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Hope we can reach a county consensus
 Easier
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to purchase and support
District hardware required
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Not many support VMware
E-Rate Update
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Emphasis on broadband connectivity
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Decrease interest/funding in legacy services
 All
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Voice
WiFi funding opportunities for all
 Over
5 years
 Funding priority – highest need first
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No change except 85% max discount
 Opportunity
for state or consortium RFP for
infrastructure
 Wayne RESA LOA allows for C2 filings
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR PLANS
E-Rate 2.0 Changes
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E-rate support will be
eliminated for:
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Paging
Email
Web hosting
Voice mail
Directory assistance
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MAEDS 2014
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Text messaging
Custom calling features
Direct inward dialing
(“DID”)
900/976 call blocking
Inside wire
maintenance plans
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E-Rate 2.0 Changes
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Phased out support for voice including:
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MAEDS 2014
Local & long distance phone service (POTS)
800 service
Satellite telephone
Centrex
Wireless telephone service, including cellular
Voice over IP
Circuits dedicated to providing voice services
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E-Rate Update
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471 filing window closes March 26
New form with detailed form 21 requirements
 Start work early
 Follow suggestions from E-Rate Central (1/19)
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 Start
a real form
 Work off line via 471 templates
 Use SLD Training site
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TRIG sponsored training 2:00PM – 4:00PM
 1/20,
1/27, 2/3, and 2/10
 https://remc.adobeconnect.com/_a819987134/erate
win2015/
E-Rate Recommendations
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Examine all telecommunication services
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Consider SIP trunking to replace PRI
 IP
Flex is the AT&T service
 DID (Direct Inward Dialing) included
 Local and long distance included
 Transport over existing Internet service an option
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Fully covered by E-Rat – incidental usage
 Pay
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by concurrent inbound calls – lower in summer
Consider a new web hosting service
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TRIG RFP response – Gaggle
 $495
basic or $995 standard (other examples?)
Tech Topics
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Wayne RESA Firewall routing change
Traffic pass directly from ISP to district
 DDOS attacks don’t affect entire network
 Access lists protect edge devices
 Implemented 1/11 maintenance window
 Problems detected next day
 Reverted back to old configuration
 Researching problem
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Tech Topics
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AT&T
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ASE installs
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districts installed, 4 circuits ready
20 circuits installs in process
ISP service
 AT&T
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is second provider ~ 500 Mb daily
Need to address in 206 space to use AT&T
 Most
of LESA districts
 Wayne Westland, Romulus, South Redford, RESA
 In process – Dearborn
 Consider a phased in approach