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 You can only save on what you spend  Annual savings: hardware (library & HQ)  One time savings: wireless apps & cabling, etc. in library Savings

 Savings are estimated  Numbers may not be exact  Cost Formula Work Group will create formulas  Expenses not factored in  iBoss software fee of approximately $5,000 / year  Costs for applying for E-rate Savings

 SCLS HQ equipment & maintenance is included!!!  Will be able to apply an average discount 60%) for those libraries eligible for E-rate  Upcoming expenses include:  SCLS HQ Network equipment upgrade  Wireless solution  Firewall  They will all be more expensive than budgeted.  Rather than savings, E-rate may help fees from increasing. Savings

 Not exact Savings

 Not exact  Estimated Savings

 Not exact  Estimated  Best guess Savings

 Not exact  Estimated  Best guess  Will change Savings

 Not exact  Estimated  Best guess  Will change  Not final Savings

 Library hardware costs are currently postalized  SCLS spreads cost of library hardware over 6 years; e- rate cycle is 5 years  Fees and discounts will need to be separated for libraries eligible for E-rate  Assessment for SCLS staff costs for filing  Fees for iBoss software Cost Formula Work Group Issues

 Create an Internet Safety Policy  Apply filtering software to all PCs, tablets and wireless  Public Notice and Hearing or Meeting to Address:  The filtering software  The Internet Safety Policy Becoming CIPA Compliant by July 1, 2016

 Now through February—iBoss filtering testing & pilot  December 19—libraries notify SCLS of intent to comply with CIPA  December through March—SCLS applies for E-rate for libraries  End of iBoss pilot through July 1, 2016—SCLS set up iBoss in libraries applying for E-rate  Now through July 1, 2016—Libraries complete other CIPA requirements Timeline

 E-Rate FAQ posted on All Director’s page Questions