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January 2025

School Connectivity Newsletter

Topics in this Issue:

1. Admin Window State Valid File
2. School Connectivity at NCED Connect Symposium
3. C2 Mini-Bid for FY25 Filing
4. FY25 F470 Reminder
5. Town Hall Series
6. Upcoming Dates
7. Your School Connectivity Team

Admin Window State Valid File 

Your PSU's E-Rate point of contact should have received an email from our team with your PSU's FY25 State Valid File (SVF) data. You must update each individual child entity’s numbers in the EPC portal and should not use any other data source. Please don't hesitate to contact our team if you have any questions. 

The Administrative Window will close on Thursday, January 9, 2025

School Connectivity at NCED Connect Symposium

The School Connectivity Team will be at the upcoming NCED Connect Symposium in Greensboro, NC. We will be providing on-site FY25 filing support and session on Digital Literacy. Feel free to schedule a time with us or drop by! Below are conference rooms and booking links for the team.

To learn more about NCED Connect visit the conference webpage.

C2 Mini-Bid for FY25 Filing The School Connectivity Team has published the C2 Mini-bid and Vendor list for the FY25 filing season. These resources can be found on the SCI website by clicking the link below. Please download a new mini-bid template, as vendor contact information has changed. All FY25 mini-bid requests must use the new template.

FY25 F470 Reminder

If you are filing an F470 for a WAN for FY25, program rules require a fair and open competitive bidding process, which includes waiting 28 days before selecting a winning vendor. Please do not wait to complete this process. If you have any questions, please contact your School Connectivity Coordinator. 

Town Hall Series The January School Connectivity Town Hall will be an open forum for FY25 filing support for any PSU that would like to attend. To register, use the Eventbrite link below

Upcoming Dates

• January 9 - EPC Admin Window closes
• January 15 - FY25 Application Window opens
• January 21-23 - NCED Connect 2025 Symposium
• January 29 - Town Hall Series (Filing Support)

Your School Connectivity Team

Below are the NCDPI School Connectivity Coordinators. Please get in touch with them if you have any E-Rate questions, would like support with your filing, or any digital literacy questions.

NC Department of Public Instruction

301 North Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601