Overview:
Over the years, the district has had the benefit of receiving services that have consistently exceeded our expectations.
EdTechnologyFunds has secured the highest level of E-Rate funding leveraging their technical, business, and regulatory expertise. We, furthermore, appreciate the hands-on approach that EdTechnologyFunds has given our district with timely responses, regular meetings, reporting, and an assigned account manager. This, combined with the time that they have invested in learning our technology environment, has better enabled us to strategically align our network infrastructure to the needs of our schools.
Benefits:
Below is a highlight of the program services that we have received from EdTechnologyFunds:
- Timely engagement process with our district to gather data necessary to comply with USAC/SLD application requirements and meet filing deadlines for eligible Category 1 and Category 2 services.
- Develop best-in-class Category 2 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) leveraging knowledge of equipment, cabling, and District performance needs.
- Conduct pre-bid site walk-throughs to properly document existing environment and details needed to receive quality proposals.
- Manage competitive bidding process for Category 1 and Category 2 services each year.
- Proactive in providing timely responses to all Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviews and other reviews by working directly with vendors with low district involvement.
- Work with business/accounting teams to ensure timely reconciliation of E-Rate discounts and CTF credits.
In summary, EdTechnologyFunds has provided our district with consistent and comprehensive E-Rate program support which has added tremendous value to our school district.
Sincerely,
Joel Munoz, Director of Operations and Technology, Pixley Union School District
Overview:
The Sanger Unified School District has been highly satisfied with the services and support of EdTechnologyFunds, Inc.
EdTechnologyFunds has exceeded our expectations in providing support for Selective and Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviews. In addition to working directly with vendors, they have been able to leverage their technical, business, and regulatory expertise to keep Sanger Unified eligible for critical funding. With the assignment of an account manager, we have been especially pleased with the responsiveness that EdTechnologyFunds has given our district.
Benefits:
Below is a highlight of the program services that we have received from EdTechnologyFunds:
- Timely engagement process with our district to gather data necessary to comply with USAC/SLD application requirements and meet filing deadlines for eligible Category 1 and Category 2 services.
- Develop best-in-class Category 2 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) leveraging knowledge of equipment, cabling, and District performance needs.
- Conduct pre-bid site walk-throughs to properly document existing environment and details needed to receive quality proposals.
- Manage competitive bidding process for Category 1 and Category 2 services each year.
- Proactive in providing timely responses to all Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviews and other reviews by working directly with vendors with low district involvement.
- Work with business/accounting teams to ensure timely reconciliation of E-Rate discounts and CTF credits.
In summary, EdTechnologyFunds has provided our district with consistent and comprehensive E-Rate program support which has added tremendous value to our school district.
Sincerely,
Kim Jacobsen, Director of Technology, Sanger Unified School District
Overview:
SCLC has had the benefit of receiving services that have consistently exceeded our expectations.
As a partner in the California Library Broadband Initiative Grant, EdTechnologyFunds has secured the highest level of E-Rate funding leveraging their technical, business, and regulatory expertise for 9 of our library systems which are comprised of nearly 100 branches. EdTechnologyFunds has also served in an advisory capacity to educate libraries and California State administrators on the E-Rate program.
Benefits:
Below is a highlight of the program services that we have received from EdTechnologyFunds:
- Timely engagement process with our district to gather data necessary to comply with USAC/SLD application requirements and meet filing deadlines for eligible Category 1 and Category 2 services.
- Develop best-in-class Category 2 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) leveraging knowledge of equipment, cabling, and District performance needs.
- Conduct pre-bid site walk-throughs to properly document existing environment and details needed to receive quality proposals.
- Manage competitive bidding process for Category 1 and Category 2 services each year.
- Proactive in providing timely responses to all Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviews and other reviews by working directly with vendors with low district involvement.
- Work with business/accounting teams to ensure timely reconciliation of E-Rate discounts and CTF credits.
In summary, EdTechnologyFunds has provided our district with consistent and comprehensive E-Rate program support which has added tremendous value to our school district.
Sincerely,
Diane R. Satchwell, Former Executive Director, Southern California Library Cooperative
