Or, if you're like me and work for a 90% district, you can file for Priority 2 (Internal Connections) and get funded every time, you would still have to do a tech plan.
Bob -----Original Message----- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Shelly Cramer Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:22 AM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] ERate update We were one of the schools that received a E2T2 ARRA grant. That required us to have a current tech plan and was also something I would have never foreseen us getting. I guess one reason that having a tech plan would be a good thing. -----Original Message----- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Steele, Thomas C Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:07 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] ERate update I would still get a ruling - in writing - from USAC before I filed my 470! ;-) 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 8:04 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] ERate update YAHOO!!!!! It seems that my Tech Plan days are over, for knows, who knows what happens next year or the years after...blah blah blah........ On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 7:50 AM, Steele, Thomas C <tste...@manteno5.org> 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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