The most important understanding is the fact that the demand always exceeds the available E-Rate funds.  HCPS staff addresses this funding agenda by focusing on the approximately 137 schools that fall into the 80% to 90% discount levels.  Historically, the funds have run out prior to reaching applications below the 80% discount level for Priority Two requests.  Our district discount has ranged between 66% and 72%.  This means that no matter how well we write our applications, we will not receive E-Rate funding for many of our schools and administration sites for internal connections or basic maintenance.   Executive Summary continued on Attachment A