DATE: 02/13/2001

Members Present: Jeanne Franco, Casey Durandet, Jon Storslee, J. Chavez, Paul Dale, Bob Bendotti, Mary Lou Mosley, Rick Sheets, Richard Lang, Cathlyn Hart

Meeting Summary and Action Items Taken

1. Ocotillo - No report.

2. APB - Rick reported that all of the suggestions for improvement to the system have been gathered and are being prioritized.  Koorosh will be retained on contract to make the crucial improvements.

3. Technology Survey - Jeanne reported that 117 out of 500 surveys have been received. Action Item - Extend the survey receive date until Friday, Feb. 16.

4. TCT Web Site - All of the minutes are up on the site.

5. Other - Rich reported that the district is in the process of evaluating technical support strategies and funding to the colleges. At this time it is estimated that PVCC receives approximately $40k worth of repair services from district. Rich also reported that the district is convening a group to look  at ITEC issues for the strategic planning process.

6. Technology Budget Request Prioritization - Jeanne and Cathy reviewed the process and basis of the draft Prioritization. The basic assumptions and criteria were also reviewed. The items were presented and discussed by category - obsolete or nonfunctioning  equipment; campus wide impact - infrastructure; direct classroom instruction; and other. In addition, discussion was held on items that were moved to other funding sources.

Action Item - there was general consensus that the organization of all requests met the previously stated criteria; consensus was reached to recommend the lower priced iMac; Bob to visit with Larry regarding the requested items to be moved; John to submit request to Bob for supply items; and that Cathy and Jeanne would revise the priorities/organization of items based on the discussion.

Next meeting - Tuesday, March 29, 2001 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Additions, corrections welcomed.

One correction on the minutes:
I think the amount was closer to $30k but not important enough to change the minutes... Richard C. Lang Director, IRTS - PVCC