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Technology director warns potential FCC funding cuts could jeopardize district internet
Summary
District technology director said the district spent about $300,000 on E-Rate eligible items over three years and urged board advocacy in upcoming FCC comment windows to protect reimbursement for bandwidth and network hardware.
Robert Williams, the district's director of technology, briefed trustees on the district's E-Rate participation and procurement constraints. "Over the past three years, the district incurred approximately $300,000 in program-eligible expenses," Williams said, noting those reimbursements help cover bandwidth (Category 1) and network hardware (Category 2).
Williams cautioned that broader federal conversations about "screen time" could lead to funding reductions that would jeopardize district internet connectivity and infrastructure maintenance; he recommended board engagement with state and federal representatives and filing public comments during the FCC window. He also described a standard three-year bandwidth contracting cycle and limited local competition—Valley Electric remains the sole bidder in parts of the district—though near-term fiber expansion may broaden vendor interest.
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