Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/22/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Technology
Type: Action
Subject: 15.9 Review and Potential Approval of Agreement with T-Mobile Project 10 Million to Provide up to 5,000 Hotspots to Empower Student Home Connectivity During the 2021-22 School Year Under the Federal Emergency Connectivity Program
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
Goal 3:
Parents, family, and community will be informed, engaged and empowered as partners with Mt. Diablo Unified to support student learning and achievement.
Policy:
Enclosure T-Mobile Project 10 Million Agreement
File Attachment:
T-Mobile - 9-13-21.pdf
Summary: The Emergency Connectivity Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides 100% of the cost of connectivity for remote learning during COVID for anything approved in the MDUSD Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) application submitted in August, 2021. Pending final notification of approval of MDUSD's application from the FCC, MDUSD will acquire up to 5,000 hotspots to provide connectivity to students whose families attest they would otherwise struggle to provide home connectivity for learning. This item is to memorialize the process and obtain preapproval for up to $100,000 of one time funds for connectivity for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 for any shortfall not covered by the fund. Devices will be distributed based on parent input from the Brightbytes survey that is currently underway.
Funding: ESSER III Fund
Fiscal Impact Up to $100,000
Recommendation: Move to approve agreement with T-Mobile Project 10 Million to provide up to 5,000 hotspots to empower student home connectivity during the 2021-22 school year under the Federal Emergency Connectivity Program
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Robert Sidford - Director of Technology and Innovation
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve agreement with T-Mobile Project 10 Million to provide up to 5,000 hotspots to empower student home connectivity during the 2021-22 school year under the Federal Emergency Connectivity Program'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes