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Board approves E-Rate connectivity contract with MountaiNet, Inc.
Summary
Wise County School Board approved a contract to begin July 1, 2026 with MountaiNet, Inc. for 10Gb internet at $2,700/month plus 11 WAN connections at $500/month each (total $8,200/month), with expected 90% E-Rate reimbursement.
The Wise County School Board approved an E-Rate Internet Access and WAN Connectivity contract recommended by Superintendent Dr. Mike Goforth.
Goforth said the division completed an open bidding process and recommended MountaiNet, Inc. The recommended pricing includes $2,700 per month for 10Gb Internet Access and 11 WAN connections at $500 per month each — a total of $8,200 per month — and the district will seek reimbursement at a 90% rate under the federal E-Rate program. Goforth noted the district’s current contract costed $9,652.95, so the proposed contract represents a lower pre-discount cost; the new service would begin July 1, 2026.
Ms. Jett moved to approve the E-Rate contract; Ms. Adkins seconded and the motion carried. The board recorded the award in its minutes and will follow E-Rate program procedures for reimbursement and contract execution.
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