<div dir="ltr"><div>All-- just a reminder to file your BEAR eRate form today if you have not done so already ( see email below). Also, the following sessions are this Friday:</div><div><br></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 2 10:30am-12p <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> 101 for
Directors and Fiscal <span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1084&lib=1009" target="_blank">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this workshop Lorrie Germann, State <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> Coordinator,
will cover the basics of <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span>. This session is designed for those new to the
<span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> process and will cover basics of the <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span>, a discount on internet
connectivity, hardware, and other IT needs. This session will be available both
as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 2</span></b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"> <b>2pm-3pm
What can <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> pay for: Eligible services from IT perspective</b> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1085&lib=1009" target="_blank">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1086&lib=1009" target="_blank">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Will <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> pay for that? Receiving an <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> discount on
wireless access points, cabling, and other IT needs can result in significant
cost-savings for your library.<span> </span>In this
session, Lorrie Germann, State <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> Coordinator, will take a deep dive in to
what <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> can (and cannot pay for) as well as answer all of your questions. This
session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 2 3pm-4pm Category 1 Made
Easy:<span> </span>Filing a for 470 Your Branch Internet
<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1087&lib=1009" target="_blank">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1088&lib=1009" target="_blank">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this session, Lorrie Germann, State <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> Coordinator,
will cover a line by line review of the Form 470 in a simple and common
scenario: filing a 470 for an internet connection or data transmission to a
branch library locations. A 470 functions as a RFP, and begins the <span class="gmail-il">eRate</span> cycle This
session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>Best,<br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Mandy Knapp<br>Digital Resources Manager<br>Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)<br></font></span></div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Phone: 614-728-5252<br>Fax: 614 -728 -5256</font></span></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Lorrie Germann</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lgermann@ohiocsc.org">lgermann@ohiocsc.org</a>></span><br>Date: Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 2:58 PM<br>Subject: Upcoming E-Rate Deadline Reminder<br>To: <<a href="mailto:ocsc-erate-l@listserv.ohiocsc.org">ocsc-erate-l@listserv.ohiocsc.org</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Good Afternoon E-Rate Community,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">This is another reminder of pressing E-Rate deadlines.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red;background:white">October
29, 2018 - FY 2017 BEAR (Form 472)</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> deadline for recurring services (service received July 1,
2017 – June 30, 2018)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">• The BEAR is located on USAC’s legacy system at
<a href="https://www2.sl.universalservice.org/bear/login.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4a91b0;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">https://www2.sl.universalservice.org/bear/login.aspx</span></a>.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">• <b>To login to the BEAR portal, you must have a PIN.</b> If you’ve misplaced your PIN or you’re a new
filer, go to <a href="http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/forms/pin.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4a91b0;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">www.usac.org/sl/tools/forms/pin.aspx</span></a> for details on acquiring one. Keep
in mind, PINs received in a previous funding year are still valid.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">• If you need additional time to file the BEAR, you may request and automatically receive a single 120-day
extension of the invoicing deadline to submit invoices to USAC. <b>The request for an invoice extension must be submitted on or before October 29, 2018, for the request to be timely filed.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">• </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red;background:white">You
may request an extension within EPC.<span> </span>Click on the Billed Entity name on your Landing Page, and then “Related Actions”.<span>
</span>The new tool is the last item in the menu list. <br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red;background:white"> <font color="000000"> __________________________________________________________________________________</font><br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red;background:white">October
29, 2018 -FY 2018 Form 486</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red;background:white">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">deadline for funding committed in Waves 1–12 (<b>all issued before July 1st</b>)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">• The Form 486 is filed in the EPC portal.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">• Applicants missing any Form 486 deadline will receive a “Form 486 Urgent Reminder Letters” in EPC. These
reminders afford applicants 15-day extensions to submit their Form 486s without penalty.<span>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">If you have questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.<br>
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Sincerely,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Lorrie</span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:#003366;background:white">Lorrie Germann</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">State E-Rate Coordinator<br>
On behalf of the Ohio Department of Education<br>
<a href="mailto:lorrie.germann@education.ohio.gov" target="_blank">lorrie.germann@education.ohio.gov</a><br>
www.ohio-k12.help/erate<br>
Office: 740-223-2420<br>
Cell: 740-253-1153</span></p>
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