ABudget Allocation for Public Remote Meeting Participation
Item Details
- Meeting
- March 6, 2017 – Board of Education Meeting
- Category
- 11. Action Items
- Type
- Action item
- Recommended action
- Move to approve either audio-only or full videoconferencing remote participation solution
Motions
Move to approve full videoconferencing remote participation in Homer and Seward
Moved by Dan Castimore · Seconded by Zen Kelly
Yes: Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Marty Anderson, Mike Illg, Penny Vadla, Tim Navarre, Zen Kelly
Public Content
Background information:
Budgetary information is presented below for both an audio-only remote participation solution as well as a full videoconferencing solution.
Audio-Only Option
The following solution provides for audio-only remote participation.
The proposed configuration below encodes audio from the Assembly Chambers into the existing KPBSD Polycom system for distribution. Remote participation sites can leverage existing Polycom equipment to connect and receive an audio-only stream. This solution has no capability for transmitting video and only allows for two-way audio between connected sites.
Equipment recommended:
JK Audio Innkeeper 1rx Digital Hybrid | $850.25 |
JK Audio Guest Module 1 – Remote Keypad | $166.25 |
Shipping est. | $30.17 |
Total | $1,046.67 |
Full Video-Conferencing Solution
The following solution provides for full videoconferencing remote participation. In this model, two-way audio and video is available between the Assembly Chambers and remote endpoints, such as the Professional Development rooms in Homer and Seward, both with existing Polycom infrastructure.
Equipment recommended:
Group Series 700 (2-camera solution). Includes initial year maintenance cost. | $21,888.40 |
Group Series 500 (travel unit for broadcasting remote meetings). Includes initial year of maintenance cost. | $10,119.20 |
Total | $32,007.60 |
Estimated annual costs related to technical implementation and licensing:
Personnel (tech attendance at meetings) | $5,378.31 |
Equipment maintenance | $1,700.00 |
Total | $7,078.31 |