Monday October 19, 2020
Digital Access Task Force Meeting
7:30 - 8:30 AM Zoom Meeting
We will begin promptly at 7:30 am. See Meeting Agenda Tab below Please engage by video rather that just audio so that we can also share our screens with you. Next Task Force Meetings Mondays, 7:30 am - 8:30 AM October 19, 26 Zoom Meeting ID 934 9733 3154 Join the Meeting Password AZBSN Phone : 669 900 6833 - Enter Meeting ID You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID - Press # to skip |
Download FilesTask Force Meeting Report and Presentations
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Contact Info
Steve Peters, AZBSN and task Force Coordinator
[email protected] Phone or Text: 520-321-1309
Steve Peters, AZBSN and task Force Coordinator
[email protected] Phone or Text: 520-321-1309
Task Force Recommendations and Report
The Draft is Here
The Draft is Here
As you know, we have been working on finalizing the Task Force’s Report and Recommendations. Yes, it has taken longer than hoped, but is also more expansive than originally planned. Please note that this document is 56 pages, so grab a cup of coffee, settle into a comfortable chair and have at it.
Agenda and About The Task Force
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About COVID Task Force
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October 19 Meeting Agenda
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Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic the world is creating the largest telecommunity of all time. Social and physical distancing is becoming the new normal requiring unpresented demand for digital access for all Arizona communities including tribal, rural and other underserved communities and low-income neighborhoods in Arizona.
AZBSN, the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network, led by ATIC, the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council, GAZEL, the Greater Arizona Educational Leadership organization, in cooperation with many other stakeholder organizations, have created an AZBSN COVID-19 Digital Access Task Force. |
What Is Digital Access
Digital access is more than just access to fast affordable and reliable Internet access. Everyone, especially students, also require access to technology such as computers, laptops, and smart phones as well as other digital equipment such as routers, hotspots, and web cameras. They also need digital content resources and skills to effectively use technology. |
The Task Force will:
Participation will include representation from: state and local government officials, public policy makers, rural community leaders, economic development, education, local or state government, health services, public safety, libraries, telecommunications and technology companies, and more.
- Facilitate collaboration, coordination, information sharing and communication among key public, private and nonprofit stakeholders
- Collaborate on priority initiatives for schools, libraries, telemedicine, communities, and more
- Develop a statewide COVID-19 digital access strategy to support, schools, universities, community colleges, students, homes, libraries, health care facilities, businesses and communities
- Identify and advocate for funding to enable implementation of COVID-19 Digital Access Projects
Participation will include representation from: state and local government officials, public policy makers, rural community leaders, economic development, education, local or state government, health services, public safety, libraries, telecommunications and technology companies, and more.
AZBSN COVID-19 Task Force Plans and Subcommittees
Teams will address the following questions:
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Subcommittee Teams
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Tentative Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Meeting Schedule: October 19, 26
- Federal and State Updates: Jeff Sobotka, State Broadband Manager; Mala Muralidharan, E-rate Administrator for Public Libraries Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; Janet Major, Associate Director for Education & Facilities with the Arizona Telemedicine Program; Sophia Maberry, Project Manager, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education; Lea Marquez Peterson, Arizona Corporation Commission; Derek Masseth, Executive Director, Sun Corridor Network
- Ian Dowdy - Center For The Future of Arizona Webinar Thursday, October 22, 2020, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. The Center For the Future of Arizona is hosting a webinar this week Creating a Stronger and Brighter Future Together. The webinar will be hosted by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and will highlight The Arizona We Want, a shared vision of success that reflects what matters most to Arizonans. Attendees will learn about the latest updates made to The Arizona We Want Progress Meters portfolio including a first look at the metrics and data from CFA’s new Young Talent Progress Meter. Broadband is one of the topics.
- Digital Access Resource Highlight - Continuation of T-mobile 10million program discussion. Note: Each week we are highlighting a Digital Access Resource. Interested in presenting? Send me an email or call Steve 520-321-1309, email
- Connect AZ Portal improving access to free WiFi, technical support, how to get connected. - Ilana Lowery, Common Sense; Mala Muralidharan and Nicole Umayam , Arizona State Library; Tracey Beal, School Connects
- Task Force Recommendations Report Update: Discussion adding Digital Access Assessment System to provide data and an overview of the current status and future Digital Access needs including connectivity, devices, technical support, professional development and funding requirements. Partners for this system might include the Arizona Department of Education, the Center For the Future of Arizona, Universities, school districts, telemedicine organizations., etc.
- Creating Task Force Marketing Committee
- Announcements
- Sponsorships
Webinars
$3.3 million dollars in federal Relief Funding was allocated to extend WiFi access in PHX.
This includes the purchase of 800 tablets w/ built-in hotspots for families in city public housing w/ school-age children. It will also extend WiFi access at more city facilities.
Broadband Funding For Gila County Schools
This week, the AZ Broadband for Education Initiative received approval on their project to bring fiber optics to all schools within Gila County.
This includes the purchase of 800 tablets w/ built-in hotspots for families in city public housing w/ school-age children. It will also extend WiFi access at more city facilities.
Broadband Funding For Gila County Schools
This week, the AZ Broadband for Education Initiative received approval on their project to bring fiber optics to all schools within Gila County.
Federal And Arizona Updates and Resources
See the Resources page on this web site for Federal and Arizona announcements, updates, initiatives and resources.
See the Resources page on this web site for Federal and Arizona announcements, updates, initiatives and resources.