Idaho Education Network
Local broadband contracts should save state $1.3 million
A $3.6 million bailout bill should easily cover broadband costs for the rest of the school year, according to new numbers from the State Department of Education.
Broadband: New numbers reflect poorly on old network contract
But so far, a majority of districts and charters has decided to stay with the lead contractor on the Idaho Education Network project.
JFAC votes to stick with local broadband contracts
in general, districts are securing more bandwidth — and at big savings from the defunct Idaho Education Network contract.
Bedke: Districts might be asked to extend broadband contracts
Legislative leaders discussed the Idaho Education Network meltdown — and the future — during a question-and-answer session Wednesday.
Broadband: Will state seek money back from contractors?
The state has paid out $29.7 million for high-speed Internet in high schools under the voided Idaho Education Network contract.
Post Register: Broadband case subject of gag order
Top legislators aren’t talking about the presence of a federal gag order.
Broadband: Some districts switch and save, others stay put
School districts across Idaho are scrambling to sign short-term broadband contracts this week. Here’s a look inside the decision-making process.
Otter signs broadband bailout bill
“A lot of work remains to be done to set this right,” Gov. Butch Otter said Wednesday. For now, districts can apply for $3.6 million in reimbursements.
Broadband: Who wants to vie for the next contract?
Companies can’t bid for a long-term Idaho Education Network contract until summer. But the corporate jockeying is under way. Here’s an inside look.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.15: Broadband bailout, and more
The $3.6 million bailout plan now goes to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.