Urgent - Bandwidth Increase Survey

Good afternoon, E-raters,

I am part of the State E-Rate Coordinators Alliance (SECA) and we are gathering data to present to the FCC for additional flexibility with internet increase demand. This data will help to determine if there is a need, what that amount may be.  

If you have increased or will be increasing your Internet bandwidth over what was requested on your FY 2020 Form 471, please take 2 minutes and complete this very brief survey if you haven’t done so already - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/moreinternet. It simply asks what additional amount of on-campus, E-rate eligible Internet you’ve purchased (or expect you will be purchasing) due to COVID, the cost, and why it’s needed. 

Please submit the survey by Wednesday, August 27 at 4:00 pm at the latest. I know this is short notice. 

Thanks, everyone. I’ll keep you posted.

Thanks, 

Todd 

Funding Year 2020 Funding Wave 16 Released!!!

Hello Everyone,

 

USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #16 for FY2020.

 

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $138,742.49

 

To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.

 

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486:   

• Go to your landing page
• Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.
• Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.
• Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.
• DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.
• If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.
• Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.
• Review your form carefully before you certify it.

A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted.

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. As soon as the questions are answered, you'll likely be in an upcoming funding wave. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can looking into it and see if I can get more information.

 

FRN	Applicant Name	BEN	Committed Amount
2099080259	Eagle Public Library	142703	$                   8,711.15
2099027069	Firth School District 59	142593	$                   6,864.64
2099027074	Firth School District 59	142593	$                 20,217.65
2099080504	Hagerman Joint School Dist 233	142629	$                   8,928.00
2099051008	Jefferson County Jt Dist 251	142664	$                 16,200.00
2099051394	Latah County Library District	142771	$                   2,622.67
2099073519	Madison School District 321	142661	$                 53,445.00
2099081019	Midvale School District 433	142731	$                 15,503.38
2099082290	The Village Charter School	17007962	$                   6,250.00

 

 

Please let me know if there are any questions on your funding of Form 486.

 

Thanks,

Todd

 

Funding Year 2020 Wave 13, 14, and 15 Released!!!

Hello Everyone,

 

USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #13, 14, & 15 for FY2020.

 

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $619,285.57

 

To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.

 

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486:   

• Go to your landing page
• Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.
• Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.
• Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.
• DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.
• If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.
• Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.
• Review your form carefully before you certify it.

A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted.

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. As soon as the questions are answered, you'll likely be in an upcoming funding wave. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can looking into it and see if I can get more information.

 

FRN	Applicant Name	BEN	Committed $$
2099079395	Caldwell School District 132	142693	$            34,728.96
2099079450	Caldwell School District 132	142693	$            38,697.64
2099006686	Clarkia Free Library Dist	232605	$                 313.65
2099027800	Coeur D'Alene School Dist 271	142762	$          133,239.70
2099027801	Coeur D'Alene School Dist 271	142762	$            25,848.00
2099049414	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$            46,058.44
2099049456	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$            17,988.65
2099049522	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$            16,464.17
2099049535	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$              9,429.23
2099049586	Consolidated Free Library Dist	142768	$            12,352.29
2099060672	East Bonner Co Free Lib Dist	142786	$            23,163.00
2099060685	East Bonner Co Free Lib Dist	142786	$            25,116.00
2099060839	East Bonner Co Free Lib Dist	142786	$                 335.92
2099060865	East Bonner Co Free Lib Dist	142786	$              1,669.50
2099060916	East Bonner Co Free Lib Dist	142786	$            12,717.60
2099012787	Genesee Joint School Dist 282	142764	$            10,654.80
2099019798	Glenns Ferry Jt Sch Dist 192	142709	$              4,224.00
2099080848	Hagerman Joint School Dist 233	142629	$              6,934.40
2099078406	Hayden Canyon Charter	17024665	$              6,444.00
2099021315	Hope Christian Academy	16082431	$              3,348.00
2099080609	Idaho Falls School District 91	142651	$            18,144.00
2099036919	Kimberly School District 414	142639	$            17,694.00
2099036927	Kimberly School District 414	142639	$              6,237.00
2099058981	Lakeland School District 272	142783	$            72,776.43
2099076044	Lapwai School District 341	142686	$              8,788.13
2099079853	Madison School District 321	142661	$            28,080.00
2099055951	Moscow Charter School	222670	$              7,039.20
2099055955	Moscow Charter School	222670	$              2,958.00
2099075084	Murtaugh School District 418	142640	$            18,144.96
2099063593	Orofino Jt School District 171	142691	$              3,969.90
2099063656	Orofino Jt School District 171	142691	$              1,736.00
2099029641	Taylor's Crossing Public Charter School	16037992	$              3,990.00

 

 

Please let me know if there are any questions on your funding of Form 486.

 

Thanks,

Todd

  

Multi-Factor Authentication - New Login Process for EPC and BEAR – “One Portal”

Multi-Factor Authentication - New Login Process for EPC and BEAR – “One Portal”

Beginning immediately, all EPC and BEAR System users will log in through “One Portal” – a new sign-in system that requires multi-factor authentication (MFA) during the sign in process. USAC sent an e-mail to every e-mail address associated with a current EPC or BEAR log-in and if you received that e-mail, you can now set up your One Portal account. The set-up process requires several steps and I encourage you to use the attached link to the One Portal/MFA Set Up Guide to walk you through the process. See link below.

 

The purpose of this transition to the One Portal log-in was specifically to add MFA in order to implement required added security of USAC applications and systems. By now, I’m sure most of you have used MFA for other online systems such as banking, bill paying, etc. and the One Portal MFA is nearly identical as it requires the user to enter two or more separate pieces of information, such as a user password and a validation code that is e-mailed or texted to the user, in order to gain access. 

 

Notes:

 

• BEAR Access:  Currently, after you log in to One Portal, you will still have to submit your BEAR credentials in order to gain entry to the BEAR System. In the future, USAC will integrate the two logins but for now, it will require an extra step.
• Technical Hints:  Before you begin:

ü  Be sure to use a Chrome or Firefox browser

ü  Clear cache in your Chrome browser

ü  Disable all privacy features (such as EFF Privacy Badger)

 

If you are not currently an EPC or BEAR authorized user (meaning your e-mail address isn’t in the USAC system), or if you experience problems setting up your One Portal account, call CSB at 888-203-8100.

Link to Diagram: https://isde-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/tlawrence_sde_idaho_gov/EQ-HffQFcjhAlAX5zSBZUCAB_FoBadK0U1HyCjO2roI2JQ?e=Uc9Q9R

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at tlawrence@sde.idaho.gov.

 

-- Todd