Agenda Item
a. Internet Connectivity Options (not to exceed $500,000)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Monika T. Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested the Board of Education approve the purchase of internet connectivity options and associated infrastructure components from T-Mobile in an amount not to exceed $500,000. The district will utilize state of Georgia contract for T-Mobile.
Why: The purpose of this agenda item is to support the district’s ongoing efforts to provide students equitable access to the technology tools necessary in a hybrid/remote learning environment.
Details: The district is committed to providing necessary support for every student participating in remote learning experiences. This request specifically addresses the need to purchase internet connectivity options to assist students in households without connectivity to the internet.
All requests for assistance will be vetted and reviewed by the district. In addition, utilization will be monitored to ensure return on investment.
Board Policy DJE allows purchases to be made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies. As a result, the internet connectivity options purchases will utilize:
Georgia Technology Authority No. 9800-GTA794-T for T-Mobile
Financial impact: $500,000
General Funds
100.1000.553000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Ms. Monika T. Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: August 2023
Status: Approved by General Counsel
Summary of wireless plan offers for Georgia public K-12 school districts.
AT&T
Plans start at $17.50 to $18.50 including content filtering
One-time equipment charge starts at $0.99 to $99.00
6 Month commitment is required
T-Mobile
Plans start at $10.00 to $20.00 including content filtering
One-time equipment charge starts at $0.00 to $42.00
12 to 24 Month commitment is required
Verizon
Plans start at $15.00 to $19.99 including content filtering
One-time equipment charge starts at $60.00 to $149.00
6 Month commitment is required
If you have any questions on the proposed plans, please contact:
AT&T Mobility
Contact: Joshua Wilson, jw4263@att.com, 770.366.8055
T-Mobile USA
Contact: James Maleiko, James.Maleiko@T-Mobile.com, 678.357.1839
Verizon Wireless
Contact: Sandra Hommel, sandra.hommel@vzw.com, 404.217.1659
For general information and questions please contact Chris Shealy, cshealy@doe.k12.ga.us