structure proposal – state education network
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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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