Universal Service Definition/Scope

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     I've read with interest the other posts to this seminar and finally 
feel I can contribute my 2 cents worth. I think the basic set of services 
should include two way voice, data and video communication capabilities. 
These services need to be extended to every classroom and media center of 
each school district building. One line to the Central Office will not 
have an impact on students. One line to every school office and/or media 
center will not have the same impact as wiring every classroom. My high 
school media center is connected and I realize that I have some impact on 
student learning. The greatest impact will occur when all the classrooms 
are wired and more students can easily access databases on the Internet, 
email experts in the field or call a community leader in a learning 
context - not in an isolated lab situation. Isn't this the spirit of the law?
    I'm concerned about rural schools being able to acquire the same kind 
of access to services that my suburban district enjoys. My aunt's 
elementary building in rural PA has one line for the building. I shudder 
to think what it is costing them in connect and long distance charges for 
that one line. Subsidies need to be available to ensure these districts 
access too!

Jeanne Carpenter		Phone:(216)572-7100
Strongsville High School	Fax:(216)572-7117
Strongsville, OH

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