Service Divisions: Technology
Program: Administrative Technology
Service Code(s): 605.150
Service Aid Status: Aidable

Contact: Dan Fullerton, 585-383-2281

Cost Notes: This service is required if participating in 605.611, 605.63X OR 656.XXX
Prerequisite: Core Participation
Basis for Charge: Per Usage

The E-Rate service provides help with the process of getting quotes, form submission and fund reimbursement for the federal E-Rate program aligned to federal, state, and local guidelines. This program assists schools with telecommunication costs (category 1) and network costs (i.e. switches, access points, wiring) associated with instructional needs (category 2). This service includes technical support to gather the necessary information needed to make network purchase recommendations and clerical support for electronic submission of needed paperwork. This is a required service if the district is in 605.610, 605.63X or 656.XXX

• Participation in 605.610 Comm-Internet

• Attend annual E-Rate meetings with RIC representative
• Provide RIC with annual hardware requirements aligned to the E-Rate program
• Issue purchase orders aligned to approved E-Rate spending plans in a timely manner
• Implement and place E-Rate hardware in service consistent with federal requirements

• Facilitate annual E-Rate meetings with district technology personnel
• Maintain knowledge of current E-Rate regulations and funding processes
• Develop and organize quotes related to E-Rate hardware procurement
• Assist in service implementation of E-Rate hardware
• Facilitate required forms and documentation consistent with E-Rate funding processes