Technology Committee Minutes

February 5, 2025, 1 pm

1650 Pankratz Street

Madison, WI 53704

Hybrid Meeting = in person and using virtual Zoom option

Action Items:

None

Present: E. Foley (1), J. Bailey (2), L. Schmiedicke (3), J. Holmes (7), N. Snortum, (9-10), P. Garvey, C. Wong, M. Spelman (11-13)

Absent: Cluster Rep (8), C. Danner (4), S. Kucher (5), R. Mader (6)

Excused: None

Recorder: Michelle Karls (SCLS)

SCLS Staff Present: Vicki Teal Lovely, Shannon Schultz

1. Call to Order at 1:05 pm

a. Introduction of guests/visitors

i. None.                         

b. Changes/Additions to the Agenda

i. None.             

c. Requests to address the Committee

i. None.

2. Approval of previous meeting minutes: December 4, 2024

a. Motion: J. Holmes moved approval of the December meeting minutes.  E. Foley seconded.

b. Discussion: none.

c. Vote: motion carried. 

3. Action Items

a. None.

4. Reports

a. Technology Report

i. V. Teal Lovely reviewed the December 2024/January 2025 Technology report. 

5. Items from Clusters for initial discussion

a. None.

6. Requests for New Service

a. None.

7. Discussion

a. Introduce new cluster reps

i. Discussion: n/a

b. Cluster Rep Orientation

i. Discussion: There are no new cluster representatives for this group.  Shannon is unable to make this meeting today but please let her know if you have any questions on cluster representation.

c. Discussion regarding meeting format

i. Discussion: We have been able to offer the option for hybrid meetings.  However, we have had some trouble with meeting equipment and most members attend virtually.  The Subcommittee had a discussion about the meeting format for the year.  We propose a virtual format for all 2025 as the group indicated they prefer virtual meetings.  We will review the format again in 2026.  We can potentially schedule an in-person meeting if the group wants. 

d. Review 2025 Calendar

i. Discussion:  The 2025 calendar hasn’t changed.  This is on the agenda as a reminder. 

8. Plan for Next meeting:  April 2, 2025 at 1 pm at SCLS Headquarters or virtually

a. Draft of Technology Budget

9. Adjournment at 1:21 pm

For more information about the ILS Committee, contact Vicki Teal Lovely.

SCLS staff are available to attend cluster meetings to share information and answer questions pertaining to this committee meeting and other departmental projects.

Technology Committee/Minutes/02-2025