Maximize E-Rate Funds in the Final Cycle Year and the new FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Webinar (CPIM Approved)
Recorded On: 09/04/2024
Date: 09/04/2024
Location: Online via Zoom
Fee: $0 (Member) / $55 (Non-Member)
As we approach the final year of the 5-year E-rate cycle, Ohio school districts have over $110 million in unspent Category 2 budget funds. These “Use it or Lose it” dollars offer significant opportunities to invest in various technology services and solutions that positively impact school operations and student education! Additionally, the FCC also announced a $200 million cybersecurity pilot program, to be administered by USAC, the organization overseeing the E-Rate program. This webinar will explore these funding opportunities in detail, including strategies to maximize your district’s funds, and guidance on applying for the cybersecurity pilot program.
Tom Munson
Director of Strategic Partnerships, DataServ/ShareOhio
Tom Munson the Director of Strategic Partnerships with DataServ. He has held numerous sales, sales leadership, product management and channel program positions with various technology organizations. Tom has spent most of his 40 year career working in the public sector with focus on education.
Tom and his wife, Lisa, live in Dublin, Ohio. They have three adult children – two in Chicago and one in Orlando. Tom is a high school varsity basketball official. He enjoys traveling, golf, running and training
Andrew Thornton
Director of Sales, DataServ/ShareOhio
Andrew Thornton is the Director of Sales with DataServ. He has held numerous engineering and sales leadership positions over his 20 year career. The past decade Andrew has worked with Ohio K-12 schools to create safe, robust and engaging learning environments through technology infrastructure services.
Lana Fairchild
Treasurer, Amanda-Clearcreek Local SD
Lana joined the Amanda-Clearcreek team in November 2020 as the Treasurer/CFO. Previously she served the Bright Local School District in Highland County as the Treasurer/CFO and the Chillicothe City School District as Human Resources Director and Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations. Prior to public service, Lana worked in the private sector in Marketing, Operations and Management. She has served on numerous community boards and has served as an elected official as a City Councilperson. Lana has used her experience and knowledge to improve the fiscal office and district operations. She strives to continuously improve communications with the board and the community.
Timothy Edwards
Superintendent, Amanda-Clearcreek Local SD
T.R. Edwards began August 1, 2022 as superintendent for Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District. Prior to joining the A-C team, he served the Gallia County Local School District as a teacher, Federal Programs Coordinator and then for eleven years as principal of River Valley HS. Edwards received a BA from Morehead State, MA from Marshall and an Ed.D. from Morehead State.