In order for the Department of Information Services (DIS) to submit proposals requesting E-rate discount funds in support of Internet access, telecommunications services, and/or internal connections on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Education and the school districts of Arkansas, the ADE is required to collect a Letter of Agency from each school district. The Letter of Agency is a letter in which the school district certifies that:
1. The schools within the district are all schools under the statutory definitions of elementary and secondary schools found in the ESEA of 1956.
2. The schools in the district have sufficient access to all resources to make effective use of the services being purchased by the ADE/DIS.
3. The district is covered by an approved technology plan.
4. The services being purchased will be used for educational purposes only.
5. The district is in compliance with state and local procurement laws.
6. The district is in compliance with E-rate program rules.
Attached is the Letter of Agency that each superintendent must sign. The signed Letter of Agency should be returned to: Dana Hyrkas, ADE Technology Center, 8221 Ranch Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72223, before Friday, December 7, 2001.