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E- rateinformational

Learn how E-rate can help libraries save on hardware costs and other expenses. Estimated savings, upcoming expenses, and CIPA compliance timeline provided.

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E- rateinformational

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  1. E-rateinformational

  2. Savings You can only save on what you spend Annual savings: hardware (library & HQ) One time savings: wireless apps & cabling, etc. in library

  3. Savings • Savings are estimated • Numbers may not be exact • Cost Formula Work Group will create formulas • Expenses not factored in • iBoss software fee of approximately $5,000 / year • Costs for applying for E-rate

  4. Savings • SCLS HQ equipment & maintenance is included!!! • Will be able to apply an average discount (@ 60%) for those libraries eligible for E-rate • Upcoming expenses include: • SCLS HQ Network equipment upgrade • Wireless solution • Firewall • They will all be more expensive than budgeted. • Rather than savings, E-rate may help fees from increasing.

  5. Savings Not exact

  6. Savings Not exact Estimated

  7. Savings Not exact Estimated Best guess

  8. Savings Not exact Estimated Best guess Will change

  9. Savings Not exact Estimated Best guess Will change Not final

  10. Cost Formula Work Group Issues Library hardware costs are currently postalized SCLS spreads cost of library hardware over 6 years; e-rate cycle is 5 years Fees and discounts will need to be separated for libraries eligible for E-rate Assessment for SCLS staff costs for filing Fees for iBoss software

  11. Becoming CIPA Compliant by July 1, 2016 • Create an Internet Safety Policy • Apply filtering software to all PCs, tablets and wireless • Public Notice and Hearing or Meeting to Address: • The filtering software • The Internet Safety Policy

  12. Timeline Now through February—iBoss filtering testing & pilot December 19—libraries notify SCLS of intent to comply with CIPA December through March—SCLS applies for E-rate for libraries End of iBoss pilot through July 1, 2016—SCLS set up iBoss in libraries applying for E-rate Now through July 1, 2016—Libraries complete other CIPA requirements

  13. Questions E-Rate FAQ posted on All Director’s page

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