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.
August 23, 30, and September 5, 2012 ICN Materials
Update of the Microsoft Settlement - Cy Pres Program Presentation- PERL Data Collection Presentation - 2012
- Rust Consulting Presentation - 2012
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
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 Educator Quality
Iowa Department of Education
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146