Ms. Sara Becker, Information Systems Technical Support Specialist; Mr. Monte Heeren, Data Base Administrator/Systems Engineer; Mr. Rod Howell, Data Processing Operations Manager; Mr. Francis Musignac, Information Systems Technical Support Specialist; Mr. Russ Richards, Programmer; Mr. Doug Schuster, Systems Analyst/Programmer; Ms. Lori Thelen, Information Systems Manager; Ms. Mien Tran, Information Systems Technical Support Specialist and Ms. Maureen Whited, Programmer, were recognized for increasing efficiencies within the Agency through their work with technology solutions such as Integrated Financial and Administrative Solutions (IFAS) and 4D.
Their recent accomplishments include calendar online, the paperless purchase system, documents online, online budget transfers, reminder e-mails for certificate renewal, the conversion of leave balances from a 7.5-hour workday to an 8-hour workday and other server and database maintenance. Board president Ann Wilson thanked them for being unsung heroes who keep the Agency moving in the right direction.
Mr. Steve Prall updated the Board on the progress of the Regional Education Centers (RECs). Timelines for many of the centers have been extended.
• Newton REC – Completion no later than July 31, 2010
• Johnston REC – Completion no later than December 31, 2010
• Adel REC – Prioritization moved to FY 2010-11
Mr. Prall presented a revision of the REC commissioning document that provided clarification on the differences between RECs, regional offices and co-location workspaces.
The application deadline for the Agency's ARRA funds has been moved to October.
The Board approved both the Acceptable Use of Communications and Information Resources policies and the construction bid for the replacement of the roof at 6500 Corporate Drive.
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