1) there are a number of dealers from which a unit can be rented - example https://rentalprojectors.com/windsor-projector-rentals-co/ - would the District have equipment that could be rented?

2) Purchase a setup from the gym. This may be sticker shock but this the cost for what would be the ideal (there are actually two options intermixed but generally for a really large screen and high lumens it's $10k -$12k range to buy it. Don't think this makes sense. You could also rent a big inflatable setup like you see for movie nights (and it comes with technical support where they set it up, manage sound system everything) for a few hundred dollars an event. My vote would be for something like that.


Item Description Qty Cost Total
Fast Fold Screen Options
92112 Da-Lite Rear Projection Heavy Duty Deluxe Complete Screen, 13'6" x
24" (16:10 Aspect Ratio). MSRP - $7,067
1 6,625.00 6,625.00T
92154 Da-Lite Dual Vision Front and Rear Projection Heavy Duty Deluxe
Complete Screen, 13'6" x 24" (16:10 Aspect Ratio). MSRP - $6,543
1 6,133.75 6,133.75T
SUBTOTAL 12,758.75
Projector Options
NP-PA500U NEC NP-PA500U LCD Projector
WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Native Resolution, 5000 ANSI Lumens, 2000:1
Contrast Ratio, 3000 hour lamp life (4000 hours in eco-mode). 3 Year
Warranty.
1 3,296.83 3,296.83T
NP30ZL NEC NP30ZL 0.79 - 1.04:1 Zoom Lens 1 1,770.96 1,770.96T
SUBTOTAL - NEC NP-PA500U LCD Projector & Lens 5,067.79
V11H513920 Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WUNL LCD Projector (no lens)
WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Native Resolution, 5200 Lumens, 1000:1
Contrast Ratio, 2500 hour lamp (4000 hours in eco-mode). 3 Year
Overnight Replacement Warranty.
1 3,664.80 3,664.80T
V12H004U01 Epson V12H004U01 0.64 – 0.77 Short Throw Lens 1 2,338.80 2,338.80T
V12H004S06 Epson ELPLS06 1.26 – 2.3 Standard Zoom Lens 1 1,090.80 1,090.80T
SUBTOTAL Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WUNL LCD Projector & Lens 7,094.40
Shipping Shipping & Handling charges to be determined upon selection of screen
and projector/lens
1 0.00 0.00
$24,920.94
$24,920.94
$0.00

Here's the response from the CDE ERATE resource


Here's the response from the CDE Erate coordinator

1) If a school District gets ERATE discounts but within the District there’s a Charter school that does not, does that Charter school still need to be CIPA compliant? They are technically part of the District but managed by different sources…i.e. parents. I’m wondering if the Charter School isn’t CIPA compliant if that puts the actual District ERATE funds in jeopardy?

Colorado adopted the Children’s Internet Protection Act this year as the technology protection measure for all schools, charter schools and public libraries. The charter must be in compliance with CIPA in accordance with state law. If the charter school is not listed on the form 471 Block 4 then USAC has no jurisdiction over that school and that would not affect the districts application.

2) I’ve looked at the CIP filtering requirements and that are pretty loose. I have people saying if you implement the free version of openDNS that you’re fine and should be considered CIPA compliant. I contacted openDNS and they said you had to have their paid version. DO you know if by using the no charge version of OPENDNS if you are actually CIPA compliant?

To be compliant with CIPA, the school must have a technology protection measure, an acceptable use policy, and have had an open meeting discussing the acceptable use policy. The Act does not define what the technology protection measure is or how it works to protect the technology. As long as there is something in place to block harmful content from minors, that will work. It does not matter if it’s free.

3) Finally, if the Charter school doesn’t get ERATE funds there technically isn’t any other driver to have to be CIPA Compliant correct (other than filtering is still good practice)?



No, there is state law that requires all schools and libraries to be compliant with CIPA. See C.R.S. 22-87-102.

No progress can be made unless a fairy stable funding resource to the tune of about $80k/year can be identified. That should be the highest priority, to figure out how to provide core, basic funding.

Regarding tech ideas to help with recruiting, can course from CISCO academy or opportunities for A+ type certification be considered for the curriculum for middle schoolers. Basic networking, other?