Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Poteet Independent School District was awarded $238,078.46 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.  Poteet ISD will use the funds to update technology and internet service throughout the school.

“Providing our students with access to new technology ensures that our students are able to take advantage of an entire world of knowledge. These funds will assist Poteet ISD in obtaining these much needed services and give our students the tools they need to succeed after graduation,” 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.

"On behalf of the Poteet Independent School District students, parents and staff members, I am pleased to announce that we have been notified that we been approved to receive $270,610.08 for Year 9 of E-rate based on the January 16, 2007 Wave 39 release. These funds will allow us to expand and upgrade our technology infrastructure and resources as well as provide funds for much needed maintenance for existing district-level and campus-level infrastructures.” said Dr. Sharon L. Doughty, Superintendent, Poteet ISD.

Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Homeland Security, Small Business, and Agriculture Committees in the 110th Congress; accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development, and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Majority Senior Whip.