Schools & libraries program of the universal service
- 1. Schools & Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund “E-Rate” Mr. Casey Eubanks Current as of (CAO) 4 Sep 2011
- 2. Overview Background Benefits Available for Schools & Libraries How does it work? Who pays the bills? Sallisaw Public School’s Technology Plan Important Links
- 3. Background Mandated by Congress in 1996 Through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Uses the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) Makes telecommunications & information services more affordable Such as internet access, and internal connections
- 4. Benefits Available for Schools & Libraries Schools may receive discounts on internet access and internal connection Network wiring Discounts range from 20 – 90 percent Based on household income levels of students Location of schools in is a rural or urban area
- 5. E-Rate Discount Table Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting, LLC (2011), E-Rate Primer, www.kelloggllc.com 90% 90% 75% to 100% 80% Sallisaw Public School falls under this rate 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 Discount Urban Location Discount Income Measured by % of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program
- 6. How does it work? Technology Plan must be developed School receives bid, vendors provide services USAC approves application, vendor provides service, reimbursed from the Universal service Fund (USF)
- 7. Who pays the bills? Telecommunications Providers must contribute to the federal USF Based on % Interstate/International revenues Consumers may see “Universal Service” on bill Providers may use consumers to recover USF contributions
- 8. Sallisaw Public School’s Technology Plan Goal 1 Provide professional Development for the effective use of technology Goal 2 Promote strategies the integrate technology effectively Goal 3 Provide equal access to technology
- 9. Sallisaw Public School’s Technology Plan Goal 4 Install/maintain technology to support learning goals Goal 5 Purchase and provide access to software and technologies Goal 6 Increase the number of students who use technology in the classroom
- 10. Sallisaw Public School’s Technology Plan Goal 7 Analyze/implement strategies to deliver rigorous courses Goal 8 Ensure use of technology to promote parental involvement Goal 9 Develop programs with adult literacy providers to maximiae use of technology
- 11. Sallisaw Public School’s Technology Plan Goal 10 Develop effective leadership support for appropriate use of technology
- 12. Important Links www.sallisawps.org http://www.universalservice.org/sl/ http://www.fcc.gov/guides/universal-service-program-schools-and-libraries
- 13. Overview Background Benefits Available for Schools & Libraries How does it work? Who pays the bills? Sallisaw Public School’s Technology Plan Important Links