FUNDING SOURCES
E-Rate is the largest source of technology funding for K-12 schools in the United States. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections. The majority of SAFARI Montage products have been validated by the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) and are E-Rate eligible.
The FY2010 filing window for Forms 471 opened on December 3rd, 2009 and will close on February 11th, 2010.
SAFARI Montage products are classified as Internal Connections.
The SAFARI Montage suite of products continues to be E-Rate eligible with the following cost allocations:
SAFARI Montage Video-On-Demand Servers
SAFARI Montage servers have been custom-configured and optimized for high-quality video playback on
the SAFARI Montage operating system.
T-420 - 95% Eligible
RM-820 - 95% Eligible for use as a local server
- If using the server as a WAN (for 5 or fewer schools), then the server is 90% Eligible.
- If using the server as a WAN (for 5 or fewer schools), then the server is 90% Eligible.
WAN-1240 - 90% Eligible
WAN-880X - 90% Eligible
Classroom Device Control and Scheduling. Pathways SM is an integrated software module that enables districts to centrally control, manage and schedule classroom devices, including projectors, document cameras, DVD players and digital cameras. In addition, teachers can schedule and control district-based devices.
The Pathways SM Classroom Media Controller (CMC) supports the ability to take any Pathways SM video stream and output it to a projector or other display type. It supports SAFARI Montage content, document cameras, DVD players or H.264 streams.
The Pathyways SM Kiosk Controller manages digital video signage in common areas, supports one to four simultaneous video feeds on a single display, and can run continuous streams of school-related news and events.
The Pathways SM Kiosk Keypad allows a user to select one of four video feeds for full-screen display on the Pathways SM Kiosk Controller.
SAFARI Montage Digital Encoders are versatile, rack-mountable MPEG encoders that can generate MPEG-2 and/or MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 encoded streams, making them ideal for educational applications.
Selective Video Streaming software allows district administrators to manage which video-based resources are accessible to teachers and students, ensuring that only appropriate content reaches the classroom and that bandwidth consumption is controlled. SVS software is required for transcoders to work.
Small District License (1-24 schools): 75% Eligible
Large District License: 79% Eligible
SAFARI Montage Live! is a feature-rich, IP-based videoconferencing system that utilizes a server, the district's private WAN and the public Internet to facilitate one-to-one or one-to-many interactive group sessions. This interactive videoconferencing product enables educators to connect and collaborate with colleagues and students easily and affordably.
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*The E-Rate eligibility information provided is for informational purposes only. This information should not be construed as any indication that any product or service will qualify for funding, or that the stated percentage allocation for such funding will be approved. E-Rate funding and eligibility decisions are solely within the discretion of the SLD/USAC. The eligibility and allocation information provided is intended only to be instructional; the determination of E-Rate eligibility is always subject to compliance with applicable E-Rate rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures. SAFARI Montage makes no guarantee that any of this information will ultimately be interpreted in a manner consistent with a School District's position nor is SAFARI Montage in any way responsible for the outcome of the SLD/USAC's decision on any E-Rate related matters. The School District is responsible for the purchase price of any product or service (or any portion thereof) not approved for E-Rate funding.