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Microsoft Settlement Information for Iowa Schools

The Iowa School Microsoft Settlement program is the result of the 2007 settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by Iowa consumers and businesses concerning certain Microsoft software. According to the settlement, Iowa schools would receive a portion of the funds not claimed by consumers. The value of the funds will be distributed through vouchers for software and hardware products to eligible attendance centers. Based on free/reduced lunch rates, approximately 75 percent of Iowa's public school buildings will be eligible to participate in the program. The following information is provided to eligible Iowa schools to help navigate through the voucher process.

 

Microsoft CY Pres Budget Allocations by AEA – This information is only located on THIS website.

Important notice – Superintendents are reminded to send all notification of Building/District closure or consolidation that have occurred since October 2007 to John O’Connell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as possible.

The email should include the following information:

  • District Number
  • District Name
  • School Number
  • School Name
  • PK -12 Enrollment (2007 enrollment) of the building closed or consolidated

Next:

  • District Number
  • District Name
  • School Number
  • School Name
  • Number of student received by this building from the closed or consolidated building listed above.

Direct questions or concerns to John O’Connell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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icon AEA 267 Budget Allocations

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icon Mississippi Bend AEA 9 Budget Allocations

icon Grant Wood AEA 10 Budget Allocations

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icon Northwest AEA Budget Allocations

icon Loess Hills AEA 13 Budget Allocations

icon Green Valley AEA 14 Budget Allocations

icon Great Prairie AEA Budget Allocations

 

icon Micosoft Settlement Cy Pres Program ICN Presentation - December 15-16, 2009

icon Micosoft Settlement Cy Pres Program ICN Presentation - October 6-8, 2009

icon Microsoft Initiative: Three Tier Evaluation Model (2009-10-09)

 

Iowa School Microsoft Settlement (Cy Pres)

A site (http://iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com) operated by the claims administrator to provide information on the roll-out of the Microsoft settlement program. The site contains the settlement agreement, FAQ page, how to redeem vouchers, balance sheets, eligible products (to be release later), and more.

 

Iowa School Microsoft Settlement FAQ

 

icon Assurances

A list of items that must be agreed to by the Board President, Superintendent, Building Principal, and IT director in order to be eligible for funding made available under the Cy Pres component of the Microsoft settlement.

Assurances should be mailed to:

Mary Smith
Bureau of Teaching and Learning Services
Iowa Department of Education
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146

 

MSS Budget Budget

A tentative budget for the four years of the project include funds from the Microsoft settlement and district funding sources to support the project outlined in the application.

 

MSS Draft Application Draft Application

A draft application document outlining the linkage of the building’s, district or consortium plan for the funds to support the implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum at a grade(s) and subject area.

 

Key Dates for Microsoft Settlement Key Dates for Microsoft Settlement

Current key dates for the Microsoft settlement.

 

Contact
John O'Connell
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