From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Mon Mar 7 12:59:35 2011 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:59:35 -0800 Subject: [Erate] E-Rate Central News for the Week of March 7, 2011 Message-ID: <06D9FD985A42704BB0E8F483ACA3FE2E3F7BD17F23@miranda.wesd.org> See the attached newsletter for articles on: * Funding Status. The application window for FY 2011 closes March 24th. Wave 41 for FY 2010 will be released this week. * Letters from USAC. Applicants are or may be receiving a flood of letters from USAC including Form 470 RNLs, Form 471 deadline letters, Form 486 reminders, Form 471 RALs, and Internal Audit Division letters. * E-Rate Updates and Reminders. Supreme Court rules against FCC (and AT&T) on FOIA exemptions for corporate data. FCC comments on the 80% vs. 81% funding threshold are due this week. * Schools and Libraries News Brief dated March 4. The most recent News Brief discusses the calculation of discount rates for various types of entities. 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An FCC appeal decision reversed a 2003 rule that prohibited the allocation of basic and non-basic maintenance in the same contract. This change will eliminate much of the FY 2011 filing uncertainties of complying with the new eligibility rule involving unbundled warranties. * E-Rate Updates and Reminders. The FCC selected 20 participants for the EDU2011 wireless Internet pilot program. Initial comments on 80/81% funding issue for FY 2010 reflect concern about Priority 2 funding for FY 2011. The FCC approved a one-year extension of Solix?s E-rate support contract. There is now a waiting list for attending either of the two service provider trainings this May. * Schools and Libraries News Brief dated March 11. The most recent News Brief discusses the preparation and filing of Item 21 attachments. 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As a supplement to last week?s SLD News briefs, E-Rate Central provides a number of suggestion for last-minute filers. * E-Rate Updates and Reminders. EdLiNC has requested further FCC clarification on the new Federal Gift Rules. * Schools and Libraries News Briefs dated March 15 and 18. The two most recent News Briefs discuss various aspects of the Form 471 application process. Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator Willamette Education Service District 2611 Pringle Rd SE Salem, OR 97302 P: 503.540.4495 F: 503.540.2962 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The FCC granted six appeals for incorrect Form 486 service start dates. * Schools and Libraries News Briefs dated March 24 and 25. Three recent News Briefs contained last minute tips and discussed next steps. Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator Willamette Education Service District 2611 Pringle Rd SE Salem, OR 97302 P: 503.540.4495 F: 503.540.2962 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Week_03_28 - SECA.doc Type: application/octet-stream Size: 121856 bytes Desc: Week_03_28 - SECA.doc URL: