the opt-in may vary based upon the Bidder's solution. 5.2.2. Hawaii Opt-in Selection of schools in Complexes or Complex areas will be made by the office of the State It is anticipated that Hawaii schools Superintendent, and will be based on will participate on an opt-in basis. technology readiness, leadership readiness, Because Hawaii schools will rely on and staff readiness. Knowing the minimum state funds to be able to participate in readiness criteria in each of these areas will be this program, it is expected that State helpful in creating appropriate professional leadership will ultimately determine development, technical resource, and support schools, complex, or complex area plans for each phase. The depth and breadth participation in the program. of Apple’s offerings and services in these areas will complement the DOE solution to address school-specific needs as they are identified. Based on the DOE's three-year phase-in commitment of 60,000 devices per each of the three years, Apple’s intent is to develop a deployment plan that would allow the State to participate in a customized 1:1 with pricing similar to the Tier 1 pricing in the Maine response. 5.2.3. Vermont Opt-in Please refer to Apple’s response to RFP Section 5.1.3., titled “Additional Participating States.” It is anticipated that Vermont schools will participate on an opt-in basis. Because Vermont schools will rely on local funds to be able to participate in this program, it is expected that not all local schools or districts will elect to participate in the program. 5.3 Full Deployment RFP Requirement Apple Response All participating schools that opt in initially are Apple has reviewed this information and required to be fully deployed for the start of confirms its understanding thereof.
the opt-in may vary based upon the Bidder's solution. 5.2.2. Hawaii Opt-in It is anticipated that Hawaii schools will participate on an opt-in basis. Because Hawaii schools will rely on state funds to be able to participate in this program, it is expected that State leadership will ultimately determine schools, complex, or complex area participation in the program. Selection of schools in Complexes or Complex areas will be made by the office of the State Superintendent, and will be based on technology readiness, leadership readiness, and staff readiness. Knowing the minimum readiness criteria in each of these areas will be helpful in creating appropriate professional development, technical resource, and support plans for each phase. The depth and breadth of Apple’s offerings and services in these areas will complement the DOE solution to address school-specific needs as they are identified. Based on the DOE's three-year phase-in commitment of 60,000 devices per each of the three years, Apple’s intent is to develop a deployment plan that would allow the State to participate in a customized 1:1 with pricing similar to the Tier 1 pricing in the Maine response. 5.2.3. Vermont Opt-in It is anticipated that Vermont schools will participate on an opt-in basis. Because Vermont schools will rely on local funds to be able to participate in this program, it is expected that not all local schools or districts will elect to participate in the program. Please refer to Apple’s response to RFP Section 5.1.3., titled “Additional Participating States.” 5.3 Full Deployment RFP Requirement Apple Response All participating schools that opt in initially are required to be fully deployed for the start of Apple has reviewed this information and confirms its understanding thereof.
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