August 27, 2008
Status:
Approve Sprint/Nextel Reconfiguration Agreement.
On August 6, 2004 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued order FCC-04-168 and Supplement Order FCC-04-294 that modified its rules governing 800 MHz band to minimize harmful interference to public safety communications systems. Pursuant to these orders, SBBC and certain other licensees of 800 MHz channels used in the public safety must relinquish their existing channels and relocate their systems to other licensed channels (replacement channels); and Nextel Communications, Inc. must relinquish some of its existing channels and must provide and pay relocation funds to enable licensees to relocate their systems onto replacement channels and reconfigure their systems so they are operational. The FCC has appointed a Transition Administrator (TA) to ensure that the rebanding initiative proceeds on schedule and in a planned and coordinated manner so that disruption to a licensee’s system is minimized. This Agreement addresses the reconfiguration implementation phase for the products and services provided by Motorola to migrate Broward School’s 800 MHz radio systems to the new radio frequencies. All costs associated with this transition will be borne by Sprint/Nextel in accordance with the original FCC order.
This aligns with the Strategic Plan for Technology Goal #3. Provide a safe and secure physical and technological environment for all students and employees.
This Agreement has been approved by the School Board Attorney for legal content and form.
There is no financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve Sprint/Nextel Reconfiguration Agreement.
Summary
On August 6, 2004 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued order FCC-04-168 and Supplement Order FCC-04-294 that modified its rules governing 800 MHz band to minimize harmful interference to public safety communications systems. Pursuant to these orders, SBBC and certain other licensees of 800 MHz channels used in the public safety must relinquish their existing channels and relocate their systems to other licensed channels (replacement channels); and Nextel Communications, Inc. must relinquish some of its existing channels and must provide and pay relocation funds to enable licensees to relocate their systems onto replacement channels and reconfigure their systems so they are operational. The FCC has appointed a Transition Administrator (TA) to ensure that the rebanding initiative proceeds on schedule and in a planned and coordinated manner so that disruption to a licensee’s system is minimized. This Agreement addresses the reconfiguration implementation phase for the products and services provided by Motorola to migrate Broward School’s 800 MHz radio systems to the new radio frequencies. All costs associated with this transition will be borne by Sprint/Nextel in accordance with the original FCC order.
This aligns with the Strategic Plan for Technology Goal #3. Provide a safe and secure physical and technological environment for all students and employees.
This Agreement has been approved by the School Board Attorney for legal content and form.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement. |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Angela Coluzzi 754 321-0447 Donnie Carter 754 321-2610
Associated File Attachments
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Sprint/Nextel (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |