Structure Proposal – state education network

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An update for . . .

October 31, 2013

Goal of the SEN

Enhance ability of all K12 districts to collaborate, to share resources and to respond to the growing demand for bandwidth by weaving existing infrastructure into seamless digital paths throughout Michigan.

Districts will retain control of their existing networks.

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With the grant funds we can add to the value of our collective networks.

Keeping up with the demand for bandwidth and online testing.

More reliable networks

Reliable platforms on which to share data center services.

The more connections a network makes the more valuable (useful) it becomes.

What’s our approach?

First – Inventory (Mapping)

Second – Design (what is connected”?)

Third - The Operating model

Structure Proposal- issues

Challenges in the Category 5 Grant

Grant deadline▪ Spend or return by June 30, 2014

Perpetual home for grant assets▪ Own and manage fiber connections, leases, contractors,

staff, contracts (e.g. pole attachment agreements).

Governance Structure▪ Setting goals and budgets. Legal requirements, managing

liability, spearhead potential funding options, ownership of assets.

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Structure Proposal – two steps

Setting up a new entity

Create MISEN, a non profit corporation and consortium created under the MTA.

TRIG and the newly created MISEN board enter into an inter-local consortium agreement.

GISD continues to serve as the fiscal agent.

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Benefits- of establishing MISEN.

Educational entity

Can receive state aid

Addresses deadline issue.

Eligible for reduced pole rates

Easier access to rights of way.

Clear definition of assets and relationships

Governance

Mirrors MAISA’s existing structure▪ Meeting calendars already in

place▪ One ISD Sup from each region▪ Established flow of information

Limited liability

Ownership and control stays with k12.

Clear point of contact for TRIG

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Structure Proposal – MISEN, INC.

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COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPBetween the Separate Organizations

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Collaborative Relationship

MISEN BOARD MAISA BOARD

TRIG STEERING COMMITTEE

MAISA TECHNOLOGYCOMMITTEE

MISEN, INC. MAISA

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Collaborative Relationship

Collaborative Relationship

Structure Proposal - review

Questions

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