Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 7/14/2021 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda Items
Type: Action
Subject: Approval of Network Access Control (NAC) and Firewall Solution Annual Renewal
Vision 2026:
Financial & Facilities Management 3
Monitor and update the annual Master Technology Plan.
Policy:
Background This is the annual renewal for the firewalls and security network access control solution (NAC) the district upgraded in July 2020. This is for the maintenance of the hardware and software subscriptions that are a critical part of our network security.
File Attachment:
Community Unit School Distr 200 Fortinet Rnwl 2021 7.14.21.pdf
Summary: In July 2020 we upgraded to four new firewalls, two internal and two external as well as added a network access control solution (NAC) to firm up our networks security. This is the annual renewal that provides maintenance on the hardware and updated software subscriptions to keep up with ever changing trends in network security.

The total cost of this annual renewal is $186,715 and has been budgeted in the current 2021-2022 technology budget.
Funding: The total cost of $186,715 is allocated in the 2021-2022 technology budget.
Board Policy 6:220 Bring Your Own Technology Program; Responsible Use and Conduct, 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the NAC renewal as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jason Spencer - Exec Director of Innovation and Technology
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Susan Booton Moved, Member Rob Hanlon seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board approve the NAC renewal as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Chris Crabtree     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Susan Booton     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Mary Yeboah     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes