Questions relating to the Ohio K-12 Network application process should be directed to the Ohio K-12 Network staff. Fiscal related questions should be directed to Jennie Arnold.

FY09 Ohio K-12 Network Application

For the FY09 funding cycle, districts will need to complete the online application including an updated WAN diagram. Applicants are also required to have completed an eligible Funding Year 2008 E-Rate application. The per-building allocation for FY09 remains at $3,000 per eligible building. Eligible entities include Public Schools, Community Schools, qualifying Educational Service Centers, Joint Vocational Schools, Ohio School for the Deaf, Ohio School for the Blind, and the Dept. of Youth Services. Non-public schools should contact their ITC to inquire about their eligibility and application requirements for connectivity funding. In order to receive funding, all entities must be in compliance with the program guidelines.

The application deadline for this year is Friday, October 31, 2008, and there will be NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Should you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact Gaughan Director, Network Planning & Services at scott.gaughan@etech.ohio.gov or (614) 485-6004.

Click here to apply for Ohio K-12 Network FY09.

Connectivity Rules for the 2008-09 School Year

The Ohio K-12 Network Planning Committee's Technical Subcommittee has established the following connectivity rules for the 2008-2009 (FY09) school year:

Ohio K-12 Network Connectivity Requirements

Eligibility for the Ohio K-12 Network Connectivity Subsidy

Eligibility and Spending Guidelines Letter