Interested in learning more about broadband policy issues in California?

CENIC, together with other organizations, is hosting a series of statewide videoconferences featuring presentations by legislative policy specialists in Sacramento followed by Q&A from participating sites.

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Previous Broadband Policy Forums
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October 31, 2006: The Second Broadband Policy Forum

On October 31, 2006, from 1:00PM - 3:00PM, the second Broadband Policy Forum will be held at sites throughout California using K12 Video. The event is sponsored by CENIC, the K12 High-Speed Network, the Broadband Institute of California, the California Community Technology Policy Group, TechNet, the Northern Sierra Rural Health Network, and the California State Rural Health Association.

On the day of the forum, you will find a link to the online discussion forums, hosted by the California Community Technology Policy Group, and the webcast, provided by K12 Video. Check back on October 31st to watch online and discuss the topic!

The topic for discussion will be changes to the California Teleconnect Fund. Invited speakers include:

• Speranza Avram, Executive Director, Northern Sierra Rural Health Network
• Randy Chinn, Principal Consultant, Senate Energy & Utilities Committee
• Susan Hildreth, State Librarian of California
• James Lau, Director, Technology Program, The Children's Partnership
• Jack Leutza, Telecommunications Division Director, CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
• Dan Rabovsky, Consultant, CA State Assembly Budget Committee
• Russ Selken, Director of Network Services, K12 High-Speed Network

The schedule is as follows:

1:00PM - 1:15PM : Introductions

1:15PM - 1:35PM : Presentation on CPUC deliberations

1:35PM - 2:05PM : Presentation on CTF and the Legislature

2:05PM - 2:15PM : Presentation on Importance of CTF discounts

2:15PM - 3:00PM : Questions and comments from participants at local sites

Participating sites are listed below. To participate in person, please send an e-mail with your contact information and the site location you will be joining to Adrienne Tackley.

Los Angeles COE

9300 Imperial Hwy
Room Educational Center 290 (EC290)
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6463

Alameda COE

Room L1
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 887-0152

San Bernardino COE

Training Room
4595 Hallmark Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 887-7597

Santa Clara COE

Saratoga Room
1290 Ridder Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6897
Contact: Steve Mitome

Orange COE

Vision Room
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Contacts: Mike Guerena, Paula Deaver

Sacramento Location

Community College Chancellor's Office
1102 Q St.
3rd Fl. Executive Conference Room
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 325-1856
Contact: Adrienne Tackley

The first Broadband Policy Forum was held on September 8, 2006 from 10AM - 12PM and focused on Assembly bills 2987 (the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006) and 1388 (the Ridley-Thomas bill). The forum was sponsored by CENIC, the Broadband Institute of California, the California Community Technology Policy Group, and TechNet, and took place over the CalREN network using CENIC's CalREN Video Services.