Karen Norton

Name: Karen Norton
E-mail: knorton@mnsfld.edu
Organization: Mansfield University
City and State: Mansfield, PA
Date: Sep. 29 - 10:48 AM
Submitted from: d96guser.mnsfld.edu <157.62.15.81>

1. Has your school, school district or library developed a technology plan?

yes

2. If your school, school district or library has developed a technology plan, has it been reviewed with an eye toward its use as part of a Universal Service discount application?

no

3. Has your school, school district or library conducted a technology inventory?

yes

4. Has your school, school district or library joined a consortium to seek telecommunications services at prices below standard tariffed rates?

yes

5. If your organization is part of a consortium, what groups are included in the consortium?

school districts

libraries

rural health care providers

6. Where does your school, school district or library go for technical advice in the implementation of its networking plans?

in-house expertise

other school districts

regional service center

online resources

local university

consultant

vendor

7. Please list any other comments you have with respect to preparations for the Universal Service discount program.

I have answers these questions based on responses from the Wellsboro School District's Technology Administrator. Tioga County is very rural - more deer than people. Funding and access are big issues.