So do we need tech plans still? JL
On Sep 29, 2010, at 7:50 AM, Steele, Thomas C wrote: > In a nutshell Priority 1 services are telecommunication services and Internet > access - pretty much everything that is not related to Internal Connections. > This pretty much covers everything most districts under the 90% level tend to > apply for! > > Thomas C. Steele > Technology Director > Manteno CUSD #5 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org > [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Dan Ragen > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 7:15 AM > To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List > Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] ERate update > > I think I like Number 6 - "The technology plan requirements for > Priority 1 services will be eliminated." > But I don't know for sure what P1 services include...... > > On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Jim Flanagan <jhflana...@gmail.com> wrote: >> This from eRate central, a very nice summary of the recent order, note web >> hosting is still OK. Note also #5 >> Jim >> >> New FCC E-Rate Order >> >> Last Thursday, in an open meeting, the FCC approved a much-anticipated >> report and order for an "upgraded and modernized" E-rate program. As of this >> past weekend, the full report and order had not been released (presumably >> because of last minute fine-tuning), so many of the details of the new rules >> are not yet known. Based on the staff presentation at the FCC meeting, >> comments by the Commissioners, and a short News Release, the following is a >> brief outline of the major changes expected for FY 2011, and some notes on >> their implications. Additional information should become available with the >> order's release (hopefully early this week) and at the SLD's first fall >> training workshop on Thursday. >> >> Applicants will have the option of leasing fiber optic transmission services >> from any provider, including non-profit and government agencies, and utility >> companies, as long as it is the most cost-effective solution. >> Note: The order may include some restrictions on this broadened eligibility, >> such as limitations on the costs of new installations. >> Community use of school Internet facilities when school is not in session >> will be permitted. >> Note: This provision is simply a permanent extension of the current waiver >> of existing E-rate rules to permit community use of school facilities during >> off-hours. >> Internet services in residential locations that serve "unique populations" >> will now be eligible. >> Note: This will extend E-rate coverage to dorm facilities in special needs >> schools. >> Proposals will be sought for a limited pilot program providing off-campus >> wireless connectivity for students. >> Note: This will likely be a competitive grant-like program. Much of the >> discussion has focused on e-books and interactive learning. A U.S. >> Department of Education proposal, if adopted, would mean pilot funding of >> $100M, $120M, and $140M over a three year period. >> The cap on E-rate funding, currently set at $2.25B per year, would be >> indexed to inflation. >> Note: The inflation adjustment for FY 2011 would increase the cap by 1%, up >> $22.5M. >> The technology plan requirements for Priority 1 services will be eliminated. >> Note: The initial proposal would have eliminated P1 tech plans only for >> applicants subject to state or local tech planning requirements. Based on >> several comments received, the FCC has apparently eliminated the P1 tech >> plan requirement altogether. Approved tech plans would still be required for >> Priority 2 services. >> The FCC has codified its requirements for open and fair bidding processes. >> In particular, E-rate gift rules parallel those of federal agencies. >> Note: A summary of federal rules for Gifts from Outside Sources is available >> online. >> The FCC adopted the Eligible Services List for 2011. >> Note: The new ESL reinstates dark fiber as an eligible service and retains >> the eligibility of Web hosting. Adoption of the 2011 ESL is a condition for >> opening the application window for FY 2011. >> >> Based on information released to date, the new order apparently does not, at >> least in the short-term, implement other NPRM-proposals such as changes to >> the discount rate matrix or Internal Connections eligibility. 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