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High School Broadband Update Todd Lawrence EdTech & E-Rate Coordinator
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “…to provide funding to enable schools to procure broadband services…to protect Idaho's schoolchildren and their education from disruption…” Purpose
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION History 2009 IEN contract created Feb 2015 Judge rules IEN contract void FY15 (4.5 Months) H0168 H0263
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Now What?
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION High School Broadband Program FY16 Legislation (S1171 Section 4)S1171 Section 4 Appropriation: $6,300,000 Reimbursement for the non-Erate portion of the IEN replacement broadband. For equivalent service to the services purchased as of March 26, 2015.
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HSBP Reimbursement Details Districts submit reimbursement requests and documentation HSBP Staff compiles requests and compares to FY15 Review by Broadband Committee to determine eligibility Review by District Technology Directors Cost/Benefit Analysis HSBP Staff provides dedicated support to districts
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HSBP Reimbursement Details Quarterly Disbursement Target Dates July 30, 2015 (includes all non- recurring charges) September 30, 2015 December 30, 2015 March 30, 2016
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Level of service purchased. Number of students using the internet Students taking online courses Using online digital curriculum Using other online digital tools. Senate Bill S1171 Section 5S1171 Section 5 This data will help shape what is appropriated for in 2016-17 FY16 Reporting Requirements
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Many groups and stakeholders are discussing ideas/models Dedicated service provider Regional Providers IETA - Service Agency Likely target FY2017-18 What’s New For Idaho Broadband?
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Fully Funded Equitable Sustainable Efficient High Quality of service Idaho Broadband Must Haves
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HSBP Contacts HSBP IT Resource Manager: Brady Kraft 208-332-6991; bkraft@sde.idaho.gov HSBP VTC Coordinator: Mike Costa 208-332-6992; mcosta@sde.idaho.gov HSBP Program Specialist: Michael Bartz 208-332-6993; mbartz@sde.idaho.gov E-Rate Support: Todd Lawrence
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION How To Contact Me
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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Questions
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