Erate Funding What does this mean for my

district? Where do I apply? Is there anything that can help me

apply? What do I need to keep in mind

when filling out the application?

What is Erate?• In general Erate was designed to get schools

connected to the Internet• The funding is collected through an additional

tax on your phone bill• The funding is then managed by the Schools

and Libraries Division• Upon successful application schools receive a

% discount on many of the items needed to connect a school to the Internet

What types of things are funded? Network Wiring Servers to Connect to the Internet Network Switches Telecommunications Items

How does this effect excess utilities? Because Erate funds

Telecommunications items it can decrease a schools cost in this area

Schools can receive up to a 90% discount on services such as: Phone Lines (POTS or T-1’s) Wireless Phones

How do I apply? Go to…

www.ade.az.gov/erate

Where can I find help? Go to…

www.telcocontrol.com

What do I need to keep in mind? Organization & Timelines

Internal ConnectionsDELL SPIN 143004340

School Terminal Servers UPS AmountGarcia 36,413.50$ 5,105.00$ 41,518.50$

Hamilton 36,413.50$ 5,105.00$ 41,518.50$ Kuban 36,413.50$ 6,185.00$ 42,598.50$ Sullivan 36,413.50$ 4,684.00$ 41,097.50$

Email ServerDistrictwide 27,043.30$ 6,794.00$ 33,837.30$

Corresponds to information aboveFRN Dell Servers Quote # Dell UPS Quote # Amount

51924223657493 *53573416 Group 1 41,518.50$ 657554 *53573416 Group 2 41,518.50$ 657584 *53573416 Group 4 42,598.50$ 657612 *53573416 Group 5 41,097.50$ 657641 53571579 Group 3 33,837.30$

* Note Dell Quote # 53573416 equaling $145,654 is divided four ways