Thanks for the reminder. I did check the website and yes, we are "expiring"
on June 30. Are you saying that you can arrange an extension for us? We
would very much appreciate that. Where do we find the "Technology Plan
Update Process"? Thanks so much for your help.
--
Nancy Mark
Principal
Mettawee Community School
RR 1, Box 415
West Pawlet, Vermont 05775
802-645-9009 (phone)
802-645-0907 (fax)

> From: Bill Romond <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: School Information Technology Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:00:29 -0400
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: FW: TECH PLAN INFO
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Romond [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 12:00 PM
> To: Vermont Information Technology Association for the Advancement of
> Learning
> Subject: TECH PLAN INFO
>
>
> Just as a follow-up to the original message -
>
> Because we are waiting for the federal Department of Education to publish a
> NEW Educational Techology Plan under Sec. Rod Paige's direction, all Vermont
> schools that have successfully completed the "Technology Plan Update
> Process" will have a minimum of a six-month extension on their tech plan
> approval.
>
> If a school has completed only its original plan, and that plan has expired,
> and the school has NEVER completed the "Tech Plan Update", that school will
> need to complete the Update process in order to maintain their
> certification.
>
> We are in the midst of adding the six month extension to those plans that
> have undergone the Update process. To check your school's status, go to the
> VISMT website at:
> http://www.vismt.org/programs/infotech/planning/cplans/certifie.htm
>
> If you have questions please contact either Bill Romond ([log in to unmask]
> or 802-828-0064) or Phil Hyjek ([log in to unmask] or 802-828-0063).
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Information Technology Association for the Advancement of
> Learning [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Philip Hyjek
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:35 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: E-RATE YEAR END REMINDER
>
>
> July 1, 2001, is an important date for E-rate applicants. Schools and
> libraries that have participated in the E-Rate program since year one
> must have their technology plans updated and reapproved by this July 1.
> Applicants without approved plans will be ineligible to receive year
> four discounts on any services received between July 1 and the approval
> date. For additional information about this, see:
> http://www.sl.universalservice.org/apply/step2.asp/
>
> Philip Hyjek
> Information Technology Specialist
> Vermont Institute for Science, Math & Technology
> 7 West Street
> Montpelier, VT 05602
> 802.828.0063
> 802.828.0076 (fax)
> [log in to unmask]
> http://www.vismt.org/programs/infotech