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FAQ
Will I need a password to complete the FY06 online application?
Must I submit a new WAN diagram when completing the FY06 application?
The status of my district's E-Rate 471 number reads "incomplete" within the application, but I know we filed. What should I do?
What if I submit my application and realize I have made a mistake and need to make changes?
What is the Ohio K-12 Network connectivity allocation per eligible building for FY06?
What criteria must be met to determine if a building is eligible?
What is the FY05 Ohio K-12 Network application deadline? When must the money be spent?
After receiving email confirmation that my application has been approved, how long will it take the district to receive the funds?
After receipt of the Ohio K-12 Network award, it has been determined that our district will be closing a funded building. May I spend the $3,000 received for that building?
What are the spending guidelines for Ohio K-12 Network FY06 funds?
What are the acceptable Ohio K-12 Network connectivity models?
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Will I need a password to complete the FY06 online application?
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Registrants will need to login with an existing
Hall Pass account or
create a new account to begin the FY08 Ohio K-12 Network application process. The application site contains any necessary instructions, and it is anticipated that this process will take no longer than ten minutes for an average size district.
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Must I submit a new WAN diagram when completing the FY06 application?
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Applicants may utilize their FY07 WAN diagram for the FY08 application, provided that the diagram has not changed and that it was approved by eTech Ohio technical staff during the FY07 application process.
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The status of my district's E-Rate 471 number reads "incomplete" within the application, but I know we filed. What should I do?
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Your district's E-Rate form 471 number should be on file with eTech Ohio. If the status of your form 471 number reads "incomplete" on the Ohio K-12 Network application, you must provide verification to the eTech Ohio office by emailing customerservice@etech.ohio.gov.
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What if I submit my application and realize I have made a mistake and need to make changes?
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If corrections are necessary, please contact at the eTech Ohio customer service desk, customerservice@etech.ohio.gov, for assistance.
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What is the Ohio K-12 Network connectivity allocation per eligible building for FY06?
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All Ohio public school buildings are eligible for up to $3000 per building for connectivity fees and services.
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What criteria must be met to determine if a building is eligible?
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An eligible building must have an assigned building information retrieval number (BIRN), obtained from ODE, and must follow the Ohio K-12 Network networking guidelines
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What is the FY05 Ohio K-12 Network application deadline? When must the money be spent?
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The application deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2007. All funds must be spent on or before Monday, June 30, 2008.
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After receiving email confirmation that my application has been approved, how long will it take the district to receive the funds?
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eTech Ohio will report approved districts and the amount to be funded to ODE for fiscal processing. You may expect a period of 3-4 weeks after approval notification for awarded funds to transfer. All FY08 awards will be paid directly to the districts. Notification of transfer (EFT) will be mailed from ODE. Fiscal related questions should be directed to Jennie Arnold, ODE, at Jennie.Arnold@ode.state.oh.us.
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After receipt of the Ohio K-12 Network award, it has been determined that our district will be closing a funded building. May I spend the $3,000 received for that building?
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No. You cannot spend this portion of the award. Funds received for any building(s) closed or those that no longer qualify under the Ohio K-12 Network networking guidelines within FY08 must be returned. Also, any unspent portions remaining after June 30, 2008, must also be returned as instructed in the ODE final expenditure report.
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What are the spending guidelines for Ohio K-12 Network FY06 funds?
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Ohio K-12 Network FY08 connectivity funds are to be spent as follows, with priority given in the order listed:
- Offset the cost of T1 connectivity to each of your buildings
- Management or ISP fees charged by your ITC
- Maintenance for LAN or WAN hardware necessary to implement the Ohio K-12 Network model
- Upgrade WAN capacity
- Upgrade or purchase LAN equipment including routers, switches, Internet caching and multimedia streaming products
- Other LAN related equipment
- Professional development services
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What are the acceptable Ohio K-12 Network connectivity models?
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There are three acceptable connectivity models defined under the program. For an illustration of the acceptable models, please see Acceptable Connectivity Models.
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