E-Rate provides discounts to schools and libraries in the US for telecommunications services, internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance to make these services more affordable. Eligible schools and libraries can apply individually or as a consortium, with discounts ranging from 20-90% depending on poverty levels and urban/rural status. To apply, applicants must prepare a technology plan approved by an SLD-certified reviewer. The document then discusses the technology plans and infrastructure of a school district, including fiber connections, IP phones, software, student computers, and videoconferencing equipment both currently in place and planned upgrades using bond and E-rate funds to meet the district's goals of improving technology access and incorporating it into instruction