1. 1September 10, 2013 An update for... October 31, 2013

2.  Enhance ability of all K12 districts to collaborate, to share resources and to respond to the growing demand for bandwidth by weaving existing infrastructure into seamless digital paths throughout Michigan.  Districts will retain control of their existing networks. 2September 10, 2013

3.  Keeping up with the demand for bandwidth and online testing.  More reliable networks  Reliable platforms on which to share data center services.  The more connections a network makes the more valuable (useful) it becomes.

4.  First – Inventory (Mapping)  Second – Design (what is connected”?)

6.  Challenges in the Category 5 Grant  Grant deadline ▪ Spend or return by June 30, 2014  Perpetual home for grant assets ▪ Own and manage fiber connections, leases, contractors, staff, contracts (e.g. pole attachment agreements).  Governance Structure ▪ Setting goals and budgets. Legal requirements, managing liability, spearhead potential funding options, ownership of assets. 6September 10, 2013

7.  Setting up a new entity  Create MISEN, a non profit corporation and consortium created under the MTA.  TRIG and the newly created MISEN board enter into an inter-local consortium agreement. GISD continues to serve as the fiscal agent. September 10, 20137

8.  Educational entity  Can receive state aid  Addresses deadline issue.  Eligible for reduced pole rates  Easier access to rights of way.  Clear definition of assets and relationships  Governance  Mirrors MAISA’s existing structure ▪ Meeting calendars already in place ▪ One ISD Sup from each region ▪ Established flow of information  Limited liability  Ownership and control stays with k12.  Clear point of contact for TRIG September 10, 20138

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10.  Questions 10September 10, 2013