Agenda Item
i. Donation Acceptance from Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) $16,680,960 (Market Value of tablets) or $927,646.72 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Michael Harris, Manager I, Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the donation from Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) which is aligned to the organization’s core philanthropic pillar of ensuring all students can connect and engage with technology to meet their learning needs.
Why: The donation of $16,680,960 (Market Value of tablets) or $927,646.72 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household) is provided by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provider to offer all students and families who meet or are eligible for the program under the following criteria:
• A household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see attached table for explanation of the Federal Poverty Guidelines)
• Participate in one of the following federal assistance programs:
⚬ Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools.
⚬ SNAP
⚬ Medicaid
⚬ Federal Housing Assistance
⚬ Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
⚬ WIC
Each participating family must apply, in person or online, for a cellular-enabled tablet, along with internet services, for a one-time fee of $10.01. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is funded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure all households can connect to their school and learning needs by providing discounts on Internet services. ACP also provides a device, like a tablet, making connecting that much easier. The tablet will be set up with learning sites so that students can connect from home, on the road or between activities. The tablet also provides Bluetooth, dual cameras, keyboard, and hot spot capabilities. The students and families will own the tablet and receive free Internet service.
Sarver Wireless will join each school event to assist with enrollment and issuing devices onsite.
PHASE I: Region 1 (Chamblee, Cross Keys and Dunwoody Clusters). The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $3,478,860.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $193,463.27 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
Region 2 (Druid Hills, Lakeside, and Tucker Clusters). The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $3,792,240.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $210,890.68 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
PHASE II: Region 3 (Lithonia, Redan, and Stephenson Clusters). The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $2,266,920.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $126,065.94 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
Region 4 (Clarkston, and Stone Mountain Clusters). The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $2,113,740.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $117,547.43 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
PHASE III: Region 5 (M.L. King, Miller Grove, and Southwest DeKalb Clusters). The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $2,633,580.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $146,456.31 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
PHASE IV: Region 6 (Columbia and Towers Clusters). The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $1,023,840.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $56,936.88 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
Region 7 (Cedar Grove and McNair Clusters) The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $1,427,400.00 (Market Value of tablet) or $79,379.30 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household).
Details: The district is receiving a donation of tablets worth $16,680,960 (Market Value of tablets) or $927,646.72 (Actual Cost at $10.01/household) to provide free internet service and a fully loaded “My Tab Pro” tablet for all students who meet and are eligible for the program may apply to receive a tablet and pay the $10.01 fee.
Financial impact: There is no cost to the district to accept the tablets and Internet donation from The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). However, there is a one-time cost of $10.01 to parents who are eligible for the program.
Contact: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief, Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement, and Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0898
Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director of Grants and Partnerships, 678.676.0375
Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships
Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology, 678.676.1210
Mr. Michael Harris, Manager I, Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 404.789.8202
Effective: January 2024
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 1
Dunwoody Cluster
1. Austin ES (682)
2. Kingsley ES (390)
3. Dunwoody ES (934)
4. Vanderlyn ES (601)
5. Chestnut ES (443)
6. Hightower ES (609)
7. Peachtree MS (829)
8. Dunwoody HS (2,148)
Total Tablets Needed – Dunwoody Cluster = 6,636
Chamblee Cluster
1. Nancy Creek ES (372)
2. Montgomery ES (707)
3. Huntley ES (475)
4. Chamblee ES (934)
5. DeKalb PATH Academy Charter (368)
6. Ashford Park ES (718)
7. Doraville United ES (700)
8. Chamblee HS (1,755)
Total Tablets Needed – Chamblee Cluster = 6,029
Cross Keys Cluster
1. Oakcliff Theme ES (649)
2. Dresden ES (583)
3. John Lewis ES (380)
4. Montclair ES (641)
5. Woodward ES (589)
6. Sequoyah MS (1,860)
7. Tapestry Public Charter School (261)
8. Cross Keys HS (1,699)
Total Tablets Needed – Cross Keys = 6,662
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION I: 19,327
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 2
Lakeside Cluster
1. Pleasantdale ES (599)
2. Evansdale ES (596)
3. Hawthorne ES (340)
4. Henderson Mill ES (495)
5. Briarlake ES (406)
6. Oak Grove ES (426)
7. Sagamore ES (443)
8. Henderson MS (1,409)
9. Lakeside HS (2,119)
10. The Globe Academy (Upper) (1,072)
11. The Globe Academy (Lower)
12. Coralwood Center (199)
13. Margaret Harris Comprehensive School (70)
14. Warren Technical School (?) Total Tablets Needed – Lakeside = 8,174
Druid Hills Cluster
1. Laurel Ridge ES (375)
2. Fernbank ES (755)
3. Avondale ES (371)
4. Briar Vista ES (394)
5. McLendon ES (326)
6. Druid Hills MS (947)
7. Druid Hills HS (1,332)
8. Kittredge Magnet (478)
9. UHS at Laurel Heights (31)
10. Fernbank Science Center
11. Robert Shaw Theme ES (413)
12. Dekalb ES of the Arts (612)
13. International Community School (406)
14. The Museum School of Avondale Estates (589)
15. DeKalb School of the Arts (411) Total Tablets Needed – Druid Hills Cluster = 7,440
Tucker Cluster
1. Livsey ES (349)
2. Midvale ES (397)
3. Smoke Rise ES (412)
4. Brockett ES (425)
5. Idlewood ES (880)
6. Tucker MS (1,234)
7. Tucker HS (1,757) Total Tablets Needed – Tucker Cluster = 5.454
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION II: 21,068
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 3
Stephenson Cluster
1. Wynbrooke Theme ES (731)
2. Pine Ridge ES (542)
3. Princeton ES (686)
4. Rock Chapel ES (490)
5. Stephenson MS (933)
6. Stephenson HS (1,328)
Total Tablets Needed – Stephenson Cluster = 4,710
Redan Cluster
1. EL Miller ES (496)
2. Shadow Rock ES (492)
3. Marbut Theme ES (554)
4. Redan MS (741)
5. Redan HS (902)
6. Eagles Woods Academy (90)
7. Shadow Rock Center (492)
Total Tablets Needed – Redan Cluster = 3,767
Lithonia Cluster
1. Redan ES (520)
2. Stoneview ES (731)
3. Lithonia MS (1,194)
4. Lithonia HS (1,387)
5. Leadership Preparatory Academy Charter (285)
Total Tablets Needed – Lithonia Cluster = 4,117
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION III: 12,594
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 4
Clarkston Cluster
1. Jolly ES (656)
2. Indian Creek ES (811)
3. Dunaire ES (426)
4. Allgood ES (566)
5. Clarkston HS (1,421)
Total Tablets Needed – Clarkston Cluster = 3,880
Stone Mountain Cluster
1. Stone Mill ES (643)
2. Stone Mountain ES (464)
3. Hambrick ES (485)
4. Rockbridge ES (903)
5. Freedom MS (1,135)
6. Stone Mountain MS (1,092)
7. Stone Mountain HS (1,205)
8. DeKalb Early College Academy (324)
9. DeKalb Academy of Technology & Environmental Charter (769)
10. Champion Theme School (764)
11. DeKalb Alternative School (79)
Total Tablets Needed – Stone Mountain Cluster = 7,863
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION IV: 11,743
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 5
Miller Grove Cluster
1. Woodbridge ES (450)
2. Panola ES (677)
3. Miller Grove MS (788)
4. Miller Grove HS (1,239)
Total Tablets Needed – Miller Grove Cluster = 3,154
M.L. King Cluster
1. Fairington ES (521)
2. Boule Edward, Sr., ES (642)
3. Browns Mill ES (400)
4. Flat Rock ES (965)
5. Murphy Candler ES (505)
6. Salem MS (1,032)
7. Martin Luther King, Jr. HS (1,391)
8. Arabia Mountain HS (1,257)
Total Tablets Needed – M.L. King Cluster = 6,713
Southwest DeKalb Cluster
1. Rainbow ES (313)
2. Bob Mathis ES (380)
3. Chapel Hill ES (507)
4. Narvie J. Harris Theme ES (669)
5. Chapel Hill MS (795)
6. Columbia MS (809)
7. Southwest DeKalb HS (1,291)
Total Tablets Needed – Southwest DeKalb Cluster = 4,764
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION V: 14,631
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 6
Columbia Cluster
1. Snapfinger ES (543)
2. Toney ES (257)
3. Columbia ES (424)
4. Columbia HS (960)
Total Tablets Needed – Columbia Cluster = 2,184
Towers Cluster
1. Peachtree ES (829)
2. Rowland ES (416)
3. Canby Lane ES (496)
4. Mary McCloud Bethune MS (741)
5. DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter (565)
6. International Student Center (234)
7. Wadsworth Magnet (223)
Total Tablets Needed – Towers Cluster = 3,504
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION VI: 5,688
2022-2023 School Year
REGION 7
Cedar Grove Cluster
1. Cedar Grove ES (516)
2. Oak View ES (708)
3. Cedar Grove MS (806)
4. Cedar Grove HS (1,167)
5. DeKalb HS of Technology-South (390)
Total Tablets Needed – Cedar Grove Cluster = 3,587
McNair Cluster
1. McNair Discover Learning Academy ES (611)
2. Kelley Lake ES (303)
3. Flat Shoals ES (688)
4. Ronald E. McNair MS (885)
5. Ronald E. McNair HS (701)
6. Barack H. Obama Early Math Learning Academy (978)
7. Early Learning Academy (177)
Total Tablets Needed – Towers Cluster = 4,343
Grand TOTAL OF TABLETS NEEDED FOR REGION VII: 7,930