HCPSS MPIA Request #2021-071

Requestor
Yajan Khanal
Requested Information
I would like to know how many hotspots are needed to provide internet access for each HCPSS student who requires it and the cost of each hotspot.
Date Received
Status
Complete
Response Notes

Responsive to this request, Information Technology staff indicates outside the records of items purchased to date provided below, the actual number of hotspots are fluid at the moment while distribution continues and families are able to seek assistance on a case-by-case basis. 

Responsive Documents
This report to the Board includes the total cost of an initial purchase of hotspots and services for three months during the COVID-19 pandemic (see PC-55).
This report to the Board includes an amendment to the cost of the above purchase. It includes CIPA compliance filtering for all hotspots and extends the service contract from three months to 12 months.
This report to the Board includes details regarding internet services for unserved student households from August 14, 2020 through December 30, 2020 as included under a statewide grant application (starts page 53).

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