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PROGRAMS
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EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY:
VERMONT MICROSOFT CY PRES PROGRAM
(Updated 2/29/08)
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As the result of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by consumers against Microsoft in Vermont Superior Court, certain Vermont public schools will be eligible to receive cash reimbursement for recent and future technology purchases. The documents and links on this page provide detailed information regarding the timeline for the program, qualifying hardware and software, and the reimbursement process.
NOTE: If you have questions please review the materials below first.
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VERMONT MICROSOFT CY PRES PROGRAM INFORMATION (Updated 2/29/08)
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Program Background
The following files and links provide background information regarding the settlement:
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Process for Reimbursement
- Software Eligibility Requirements
View a list of specific guidelines that have been issued to describe more clearly which software applications are eligible for reimbursement using the Software Vouchers. Please note that some software may be reimbursed through the General Vouchers if it is non-custom software used with the hardware acquired through the General Vouchers.
- Sequence of Events Information
This table describes the step-by-step process Vermont supervisory unions/districts and/or schools must follow in order to receive reimbursement under this program.
- Obtaining Vouchers
Supervisory unions/districts and/or schools must use the “Voucher Request Form” to obtain vouchers from the Department of Education. On this form they must describe the connection between purchases for which they seek reimbursement and their local Technology Plan. The “Voucher Request Form” may be submitted at any time, but vouchers will be issued by the Department of Education quarterly (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31). Voucher request forms should be mailed to: Peter Drescher, Vermont Department of Education, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501.
- Voucher Redemption Instructions
Once supervisory unions/districts receive vouchers, they must be completed with purchase information and mailed to the Settlement Administrator. This document provides instructions.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Check this list for the most common questions asked by Vermont educators regarding the Microsoft Settlement. This list will change often as the program is implemented so it is worth reviewing on a regular basis.
- Join the Vermont/Microsoft Settlement Listserv
This mailing list is for school and district representatives to receive e-mails from the Vermont Department of Education (VTDOE) regarding Vermont Microsoft Cy Pres Program announcements and information. Limited responses will be allowed, but all messages will need approval by the VTDOE before they are sent to all members in order to keep the number of messages to a minimum. NOTE: Only ONE representative per District/SU and ONE per school may join the list. To join, send an e-mail to peter.drescher@state.vt.us with the following information:
- School or District SU Name
- Contact Name
- E-mail Address
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Required Forms (Updated 2/29/08)
- Voucher Request Form(Updated 2/29/08)
This form is used to request vouchers from the Vermont Department of Education. Only one school may be listed per voucher. Superintendent signature is required, therefore only a hard copy may be submitted. This document is also available in the following formats:
- Voucher SAMPLE
This example will give eligible supervisory unions/districts and/or schools an idea of what information is needed to complete a voucher. NOTE: This is only a sample. Official vouchers will be sent by the Department of Education to supervisory unions/districts. Vouchers are to be completed with purchase information and mailed to the Settlement Administrator.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (Updated 2/29/08)
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If you have additional questions after reviewing the materials provided above, contact: |
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Peter Drescher, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5149 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
peter.drescher@state.vt.us |
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