From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Tue Nov 6 09:58:18 2012 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:58:18 +0000 Subject: [Erate] E-Rate Central News for the Week of November 5, 2012 Message-ID: See the attached newsletter for articles on: * Funding Status. A single funding wave for FY 2011 is scheduled for release this week. * E-Rate Updates and Reminders. As a result of hurricane Sandy, the FY 2011 recurring service invoice deadline and Form 486 deadlines for FY 2012 funding waves 1-17 have been extended until January 28, 2013. * Schools and Libraries News Brief Dated November 2. The SLD's latest News Brief discusses Operational and Corrective SPIN Changes. 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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Google and the FBI have each developed new or revamped Web resources for educating students on proper online behavior. * Schools and Libraries News Brief Dated November 9. The SLD's latest News Brief reviews technology plan requirements for Priority 2 applicants. 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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Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator Willamette Education Service District 2611 Pringle Rd SE Salem, OR 97302 P: 503.540.4495 F: 503.540.2962 From: SL News Brief [mailto:SLNewsBrief at lists.universalservice.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 12:11 PM To: Carson, Sabrina Subject: USAC?s Schools and Libraries News Brief SPECIAL EDITION - FY2013 WIndow [header] [header] November 13, 2012 FY2013 Window Dates Announced The FY2013 application filing window for the FCC Form 471 will open at noon EST on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 and close at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, March 14, 2013. The window will be open for 93 days. FY2013 Begins July 1, 2013 and Ends June 30, 2014 If you are just starting the application process, you should first review the FCC Form 470 and Instructions and the FCC Form 471 and Instructions. You can find these forms and instructions on the Forms page of the USAC website. You should also review the FY2013 Eligible Services List to verify that the services you want to request are eligible for discounts. We also encourage you to explore USAC?s website and to review previous News Briefs for important "do?s and don?ts" in addition to the helpful tips and reminders below. Helpful Tips and Reminders File Early ? We encourage applicants to file and certify FCC Forms 470 and 471 and to file Item 21 attachments early in the window. Early filing allows applicants time to: * Correct errors and avoid delays later during application review * Meet program deadlines * File a new form if program rules do not allow corrections to an existing form File Online ? We encourage you to file and certify FCC Forms 470 and 471 online. Online filing ensures that you meet form Minimum Processing Standards and allows for early acknowledgment and quicker decisions. The first time you sign an FCC Form 470, 471, or 486, USAC will issue you a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you can use to certify subsequent program forms online. Use the Online Item 21 Attachment ? We cannot begin reviewing an FCC Form 471 application until it is certified and we have the Item 21 attachment(s) for the funding requests on that application. USAC?s online Item 21 Attachment tool can help you submit a complete and timely Item 21 attachment. The Item 21 attachment is a window filing requirement. Retain All Documents ? Program rules require that you retain documents for FIVE YEARS after the last day of service delivery to be able to demonstrate compliance with program rules. Review Program Guidance Materials ? Some information has been consistent from year to year and other information has changed. Before you begin, make sure to review all relevant program guidance. IMPORTANT DATES FOR FY2013 February 14, 2013 ? This is the last POSSIBLE date to post an FCC Form 470 on USAC?s website, meet the 28-day posting requirement for the competitive bidding process, and submit an FCC Form 471 on the filing window closing date. * If you submit your FCC Form 470 online, it is posted immediately and your 28-day clock starts. * If you submit your FCC Form 470 on paper, USAC will make every effort to post it by February 14 if it is RECEIVED by Thursday, February 7, 2013. Note: Whether filing online or on paper, the applicant is responsible for meeting the 28-day posting requirement. March 14, 2013 ? The FY2013 application filing window will close at 11:59 pm EDT. For your FCC Form 471 to be considered as filed within the filing window, it must be submitted online, received by USAC, or postmarked no later than the filing window closing date. Your Item 21 attachment(s) must also be submitted online, received by USAC, or postmarked no later than the filing window closing date. If you are filing online, we encourage you to certify your FCC Forms 470 and 471 right after you submit them. The online system gives you both electronic and paper certification options on the screen following the submission screen. Ask for assistance. If you have questions, please contact our Client Service Bureau. In addition to program information, they can provide information on the status of your forms. * Call us toll-free at 1-888-203-8100 * Submit a Question by email * Fax us toll-free at 1-888-276-8736 Thank you for your participation in the E-rate Program. You are subscribed as sabrina.carson at wesd.org to the SL News Brief. To subscribe, click here: Subscribe To unsubscribe, click here: Unsubscribe Please do not reply to this email, instead, Submit a Question or call 1 (888) 203-8100. ?1997-2012, Universal Service Administrative Company, All Rights Reserved. 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The SLD provided additional informal guidance on Web hosting eligibility, and acknowledged problems with its 2-in-5 Tool. * Schools and Libraries News Brief Dated November 16. The SLD's latest News Brief discusses the relationship between an applicant's technology plan and Form 470. 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_11_19 - SECA.doc Type: application/msword Size: 86528 bytes Desc: Week_11_19 - SECA.doc URL: From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Mon Nov 26 10:44:24 2012 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:44:24 +0000 Subject: [Erate] E-Rate Central News for the Week of November 26, 2012 Message-ID: See the attached newsletter for articles on: * Funding Status. The SLD announced that the FY 2013 application window will run from December 12 to March 14. Funding waves for FY 2011 and FY 2012 are scheduled for this week. * E-Rate Updates and Reminders. The FCC released three more appeal decisions last week. The SLD did not issue a News Brief for the Thanksgiving week. Regional NYS E-rate training is underway. 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_11_26 - SECA.doc Type: application/msword Size: 77824 bytes Desc: Week_11_26 - SECA.doc URL: