The document discusses the E-Rate program which provides discounts to schools and libraries for telecommunications and internet access. It outlines eligible and ineligible services, amount of discounts available based on location and income levels, and the application process. It also summarizes the technology plans and needs of a sample campus, including current expenditures, connectivity levels, and goals for the coming budget year.

1. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-RATE Presented by: Jessica Miller

2. Agenda Introduction information Eligible and Ineligible services Internal Connections Amount of discounts Application process Our campus technology plan Where do we stand? Where are we going?

3. What is E-rate? ‘E-rate’ is a program that provides discounts to assist most school and libraries nationwide to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. There is up to $2.25 billion annually available to provide eligible schools and libraries with discounts under the E-rate program for services.

4. Eligible and Ineligible Services Eligible Services Phone Service Leased Data Circuits T-1, 56K, ISDN Lines Dial-up Internet Access Direct Internet Connections Email Ineligible Services Voicemail Online Content Professional Development Training Software

5. Internal Connections Eligible Internal Connections Telecommunications wiring Routers, Switches, Hubs Network Servers Certain operating software Wireless LANs Instillation & basic maintenance Private Branch Exchange Ineligible Internal Connections Personal computers Fax machines Modems in personal computers Electrical wiring Asbestos removal Cameras

6. Amount of Discounts 90% 90% 75% to 100% 80% 80% 50% to 74% 70% 60% 35% to 49% 60% 50% 20% to 34% 50% 40% 1% to 19% 25% 20% Less than 1% RURAL LOCATION E-rate Discount URBAN LOCATION E-rate Discount INCOME Measured by % of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program

7. Application Process Applicants must provide additional resources including equipment (e.g., computers, telephone, etc.), software, professional development, and other elements necessary to utilize the connectivity funded by the Schools and Libraries Program.

8. Application Process Determine eligibility Develop a technology plan Open competitive bidding process Select a service provider Calculate the discount level Determine your eligible services Submit you application Undergo application review Receive you funding decision Begin receipt of services Invoice USAC More information at: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

9. Our Campus Technology Plan GOAL 1: Through an integrated curriculum, provide students with opportunities to use current technology to promote lifelong learning. GOAL 2: Provide faculty and staff with current technology and training to maximize professional performance. GOAL 3: Provide administrators with current technology and training to streamline tasks for district efficiency. GOAL 4: Develop a technology learning partnership between the district and community

10. Where do we stand? Budget year 2011 Staff Development: $16,717.00 82% Title IA-ARRA, 12% Local, 6% Title IID-ARRA Material & Supplies: $175,458.00 70% State Allotment, 30% Local

11. Where do we stand? Technology Expenditure per pupil: $386 Percent of campuses with direct internet connection: 100% Percent of classrooms with direct internet connection: 100% Computer/Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Computer/Student Ratio: 1:3

12. Where are we going? Budget year 2012 Staff Development: $17,000.00 100% Local Funds Material & Supplies: $177,737.00 59% Local funds, 41% State Allotment

13. Campus Goals and Needs Offer more relevant professional development 2:1 student to computer ratio Hire additional support personnel Maintain and update needs at a rate driven by innovative technologies

14. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html