Press Release
Congressman Henry Cuellar Announces $188,289.01 for Charlotte Independent School District
Washington,
January 26, 2007
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Charlotte Independent School District was awarded $188, 289.01 from the Universal Service Administrative Company, a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission. The money will provide financial support for telecommunications services in schools across the United States. Charlotte ISD will use the funds to update technology and internet service throughout the school. “Without access to the latest technology, students miss an entire world of knowledge. It is extremely important that all school districts have new technology such as internet access, and this program ensures that Charlotte ISD will have the tools necessary to educate our students so they may succeed in life and realize their dreams.” Congressman Cuellar noted. The funds were obtained through the School and Libraries program of the Universal Service Administrative Company, which is maintained through contributions made by telecommunications providers across the country and extends discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. “We would like to sincerely thank Congressman Cuellar for his support of education and the students of Charlotte ISD. We appreciate his efforts in helping us obtain E-Rate funding from the Universal Service Administrative Company in excess of $180,000.00. With this financial commitment to Charlotte ISD and its students, we look forward to the many benefits that technology has to offer our school district. Along with Congressman Cuellar’s support we are committed in offering an educational program that will allow students to develop to their full potential, said Alfonso Obregon, Superintendent of Charlotte ISD.
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