2024-05-14T17:41:02-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 460974412 SCHOOLS HEALTH AND LIBRARIES BROADBAND COALITION SCHO 2022634626 1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036 John Windhausen Executive Director 2022634626 2024-05-13 John Windhausen 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X X 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SHLB Coalition John Windhausen 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036 1188317 0 X www.shlb.org X 2012 DC The SHLB Coalition is a mission-driven, membership-supported organization. SHLB's stated mission is to advocate for policies and programs that enable anchor institutions to obtain and promote open, secure, high-quality broadband services to support connectivity and opportunity for all. 14 14 6 1 0 0 129107 85610 1065488 1083809 543 18898 0 0 1195138 1188317 0 0 0 0 638458 792348 0 0 55006 438044 478989 1076502 1271337 118636 -83020 668630 613293 253940 281623 414690 331670 The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that seeks to address the "digital divide" by advocating for government policies that allow schools, libraries, health providers, and other anchor institutions to obtain open, affordable, high-quality broadband services in partnership with commercial and non-commercial broadband providers to serve their surrounding communities. 0 0 458687 0 350474 Our 11th Annual Conference attracted attendees from across the country including anchor institutions and all levels of government. We had two speakers from the White House, and several additional speakers from NTIA, FCC, USAC, and state broadband offices. The conference hosted 360 attendees, 18 breakout sessions, 1 workshop and 2 showcases. Keynotes included Louis Riggs, State Representative, Missouri House of Representatives; Neil Mylet, Chairman, MyletX; Monique Tate, Co-Director, Community Tech NY; Danae Wilson, Assistant Director for Internet Access, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Joey Wender, Director, Capital Projects Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury. In the Conference evaluation, 28 respondents said they were "Highly Satisfied" compared to 12 who were just "Satisfied." (No commenter said they were "Unsatisfied.") We also held two successful receptions for State Broadband Leaders in February (in DC) and in August (in Indianapolis). These two events were coordinated in advance with NTIA and also helped SHLB develop relationships with state broadband officials responsible for allocating BEAD funding. 248004 0 733334 The SHLB Coalition works with a diverse group of organizations from across the broadband ecosystem. SHLB members work together to identify and shape broadband policies that recognize and strengthen the vital role of anchors in making broadband accessible to all Americans. In 2023, SHLB totaled 320+ members and reflected a diversity of anchor institutions, broadband providers, consultants, and other public interest organizations. The Coalition is based in almost all US states, except North Dakota. 282159 0 0 SHLB achieved more policy victories in 2023 than any previous year.The FCC adopted an order in the Rural Health care docket that adopted several SHLB recommendations. The FCC adopted a Declaratory Ruling that Wifi on school buses will be eligible for E-rate support, a policy change that SHLB has requested for several years. The FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to permit libraries and schools to receive E-rate support for a hot spot lending program. SHLB held several meetings and filed several comments to support making cybersecurity eligible for E-rate support. SHLB drafted and filed comments asking NTIA to waive or eliminate the letter of credit requirement in the BEAD NOFO, along with 47 other SHLB members. We continued to participate in court cases challenging the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund in the 5th, 6th, 11th, and DC Circuits. 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The review process includes a survey sent out to the board members, SHLB staff, and key members. In addition, the Executive Director fills out a self-assessment and provides a report recapping his achievements. During the compensation committee discussion, the committee researches the salary of Executive Directors in similar-sized non-profits around the Washington, DC area. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a SHLB has annual board elections where our members can vote one member to the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The COO and accountant create the 990. The Executive Director reviews the 990. The SHLB board members are emailed a draft version and they may ask follow-up questions and clarifications. They are given one week to respond. The return is filed after making any changes. The Executive Director signs and files the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Executive Compensation Committee meets annually to review the Executive Director's performance and set the director's salary for the next fiscal year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 SHLB has all its key governance documents available on its website. Any board meeting minutes are available to the public at any time by request.