Rod Farrell

Name: Rod Farrell
E-mail: rfarrell@ciu10.com
Organization: Central IU
City and State: West Decatur, PA
Date: Sep. 30 - 02:40 PM
Submitted from: 206.113.209.72 <206.113.209.72>

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?

yes - approved for other federal programs

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?

schools

school districts

libraries

rural health care providers

non-eligible entities

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

in-house expertise

consultant

vendor

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

Districts are confused about the technology plan and what is required. Districts need a step by step process to complete appplications. The informational and technical assistance is not readily available to schools. Are districts truly getting discounts and funds to fully develop a comprehensive technology program? Most districts feel this is a waste of time. They may not say it publically but that is the general tone.