Bob stated that another primary goal of this consortium is standardization of the way we do things. It was agreed that Jerry would post his project abstract on the listserve in the next week or so. All consortium members will review the abstract and make comments. Steering committee will review comments and make a proposal of how the consortium should proceed. Keith will write a general letter of support from the consortium and list all participating districts.
Software is on schedule.
Bruce is asking for beta testers. Data contacts have been asked if they want to beta test but consortium members are also invited to beta test. There was discussion of developing a checks and balances system within FileMaker Pro which would run before the census bridge to SECC is used. The committee will be by invitation. About 12 people will be invited.