From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Fri Feb 3 10:27:02 2017 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 18:27:02 +0000 Subject: [Erate] Filing Window Announced!! Message-ID: <426c1840d8c3409d8c8b49764b379539@wesd.org> E-rate Funding Year 2017 Application Filing Window Opens February 27, 2017 Dear E-rate Program Participant: USAC is pleased to announce the application filing window for Funding Year (FY) 2017 will open on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon EST and close on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT. All applicants can begin preparing now for successful filing of your FY2017 application by taking the following steps: * Log-in or create your account in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and then review, update or assign user rights for anyone who will need access for FY2017. Please note, Google Chrome is the preferred browser for EPC. No matter what browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Review your profile and confirm all of your information is accurate including your organization's name, address and entities.Your profile is now unlocked and available for you to insert any further updates but will be locked again on February 26, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST. School districts should take extra care to be sure they have inserted the latest National School Lunch Program (NSLP) student counts (or alternative discount mechanisms) as well as included new construction, non-instructional facilities and Adult Education and Head Start programs. Libraries should confirm their square footage, main branch, and public school district of the main branch information is correct and that any bookmobiles or kiosks are included. * If you have not started the competitive bidding process please begin now. There is no need to wait for the window to open. The USAC website provides step-by-step instructions. As always, representatives at our Client Service Bureau (CSB) are available to help you at 888-203-8100 or simply open a customer service case in EPC. We recognize that 2016 was a challenging year for many in the E-rate community and all of us in the Schools and Libraries Division are working to make 2017 and beyond a simpler, faster and more efficient experience. In 2017, we will be taking steps to improve the stakeholder experience and continuously improve EPC. Specifically: * We anticipate a single filing window for 2017 and better prioritization of application processing so funding decisions are provided in a timelier manner. * Applicants will recognize the flow of the online application process, and further enhancements will be available including the "Copy My FRN" feature along with the templates for uploads of large entries. This will assist all applicants. * Along with continued enhanced stakeholder education and outreach, the formation of a stakeholder innovation group who will provide guidance and feedback on the design of a new applicant portal. All of us in the Schools and Libraries Division would like to thank you for your continued cooperation, patience and understanding. We look forward to a successful 2017 fund year. Sincerely, Craig Davis Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator | Willamette ESD 503.540.4495 - phone | 503.540.2962 - fax www.wesd.org [Willamette ESD Logo] Success, Achievement, Together...For All Students CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail may be confidential. If you are not the addressee you are officially notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. 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Name: Week 02-06 - SECA.doc Type: application/msword Size: 138240 bytes Desc: Week 02-06 - SECA.doc URL: From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Fri Feb 17 16:20:51 2017 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:20:51 +0000 Subject: [Erate] E-Rate Central News for the Week of February 13, 2017 Message-ID: <4d47789fa3a54efd8b582ffa1446712a@wesd.org> Please see the attached newsletter for articles on: * Funding Status ? FY 2016 and FY 2017 * FCC Tweaks the FY 2017 ESL * Updates on USAC?s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System * Form 470 and RFP Fiber Language * New Form 471 Applications for FY 2016 * Service Delivery Date Extension Reminder * E-Rate Updates and Reminders * Upcoming 2017 E-Rate Deadlines * USAC News Brief Dated February 10 ? Preliminary FY 2017 Application Window Tips Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator | Willamette ESD 503.540.4495 - phone | 503.540.2962 - fax www.wesd.org [Willamette ESD Logo] Success, Achievement, Together...For All Students CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail may be confidential. If you are not the addressee you are officially notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: Week 02-20 - SECA.doc Type: application/msword Size: 104448 bytes Desc: Week 02-20 - SECA.doc URL: From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Tue Feb 28 11:14:05 2017 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:14:05 +0000 Subject: [Erate] E-Rate Central News for the Week of February 27, 2017 Message-ID: <9d240b4fb5244cda802ae1526fc4e760@wesd.org> Please see the attached newsletter for articles on: * Funding Status - FY 2016 * Form 471 Filing Window is Open * USAC issuing Form 486 Urgent Reminder Letters * E-Rate Updates and Reminders o Upcoming 2017 E-Rate Deadlines * USAC News Brief Dated February 24 Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator | Willamette ESD 503.540.4495 - phone | 503.540.2962 - fax www.wesd.org [Willamette ESD Logo] Success, Achievement, Together...For All Students CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail may be confidential. If you are not the addressee you are officially notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Week 02-27 - SECA.doc Type: application/msword Size: 84480 bytes Desc: Week 02-27 - SECA.doc URL: From Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org Tue Feb 28 15:08:34 2017 From: Sabrina.Carson at wesd.org (Carson, Sabrina) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:08:34 +0000 Subject: [Erate] SOEN State Contract Extended Message-ID: <0c989254de734466bea5906faf3fbbbc@wesd.org> On Friday February 24th, DAS recorded an amendment to the SOEN contract extending it to 06/30/2018. This means that those of you who have been purchasing off of this contract and using e-Rate discounts may continue to do so, and will not need to file a form 470 for these specific services unless you want to compare pricing or change to a new service. It doesn't appear that any other information has changed, so you would use the same SPIN, establishing 470 # and everything else. The only thing that has changed is the expiration date. I've attached a copy of the notice for your convenience. :) Sabrina Carson e-Rate Coordinator | Willamette ESD 503.540.4495 - phone | 503.540.2962 - fax www.wesd.org [Willamette ESD Logo] Success, Achievement, Together...For All Students CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail may be confidential. If you are not the addressee you are officially notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. 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