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Regional Planning & Community Engagement<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n
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The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) is reaching out to communities across Kansas to equip them with information to engage with providers to support broadband buildout. With the allocation of $451.7 million, KOBD has submitted our plans to deploy along with the scoring criteria for awards. We recognize the value of community centered design and have made that nearly 10% of the overall grant application points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regional Planning Webinar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Regional Planning Webinar Slide Deck<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Broadband Playbook<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Broadband Playbook -PDF<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Questions for Providers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Questions for Providers – Spanish<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Questions for Providers – Vietnamese<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Community Action Plan<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Community Action Plan – Spanish<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Community Action Plan – Vietnamese<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Regional Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


The goal of these workshops is to inform and engage communities about BEAD, and to directly involve residents in solutions that ensure their community is universally connected. As locations, dates and times are arranged you will be able to register here. If you are unable to register, please just join us! These meetings will take place early March to end of April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you miss our on-site workshop? KOBD is offering held a virtual workshop for those that missed or want to attend\/learn more. The recording is linked below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Completed Regional Workshops <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tues., March 5<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Wichita<\/td>Leoti Community Center
502 M Street
Leoti, KS 67861
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Thur., March 14<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Cherokee<\/td>Galena Senior Center
720 S. Wall St.
Galena, KS 66739<\/td>		Cherokee County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tues., March 26<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Marion<\/td>214 N Walnut Street
Peabody, KS 66866<\/td>		Marion County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tues., March 19<\/td>6:30p<\/td>Woodson<\/td>Bressner Hall
711 S. Fry Street
Yates Center, KS 66783<\/td>		Woodson County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wed. April 3<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Ottawa<\/td>Minneapolis Public Library
519 Delia Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467<\/td>		Otta<\/a>wa County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thur., April 4<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Saline<\/td>Visit Salina Annex
120 W Ash
Salina, KS 67401<\/td>		Saline County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mon., April 15<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Douglas<\/td>Lawrence Public Library
meeting room B
707 Vermont Street
Lawrence, KS 66044<\/td>		Douglas County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tues., April 16<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Jefferson<\/td>212 W Washington Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066<\/td>		Jefferson County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mon., April 22<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Sedgwick<\/td>Park City City Hall
1941 East 61st St N
Park City, KS 67219<\/td>		Sedgwick County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wed., May 1<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Kearny<\/td>Deerfield Community Center
609 Main St
Deerfield, KS 67838<\/td>		Kearny County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thur., May 2<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Rawlins<\/td>Mason Building
113 S. 5th Street
Atwood, KS 67730<\/td>		Rawlins County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tues., May 14<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Johnson<\/td>De Soto City Hall
32905 W 84th St
De Soto, KS 66018<\/td>		Johnson County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thur., May 16<\/td>6:00p<\/td>Wilson<\/td>Wilson County Courthouse (basement meeting room)
615 Madison St
Fredonia, KS 66736<\/td>		Wilson County Maps<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Broadband Breakdown Video Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

KOBD has created a Broadband Breakdown<\/em> Video Series, which breaks down Regional Workshop content into micro learning sessions. These are posted below and available any time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BEAD 101<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Community Engagement Points<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Why & How Communities Can Participate<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Broadband vs Internet & Different Types of Broadband <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mapping Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Public Broadband<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Virtual Office Hours<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’re delighted to invite you join us as we continue our efforts to support communities in their pursuit of universal connectivity through Broadband Expansion and Access Development (BEAD) initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These office hours are scheduled to take place following the regional planning workshops. Their purpose is to provide additional resources and assistance to communities that may need further support in implementing solutions discussed during the workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you participated in one of our regional planning workshops and have questions, need clarification, or require additional assistance, these office hours are here to help. Our team will be available to address your concerns and provide guidance on next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While participation in the regional planning workshops is not a prerequisite for joining our office hours, we encourage anyone with an interest in BEAD initiatives to attend. Together, we can work towards ensuring that every member of our community has access to reliable broadband connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Thursday, May 2 at 1 p.m. – Registration Closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thursday, May 16 at 1 p.m. – Registration Closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thursday, May 30 at 1 p.m. – Registration Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    None of these times work for you? Please reach out to Partnerships Coordinator, Shelley Paasch (shelley.a.paasch@ks.gov) and schedule a time to connect. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    In addition to the planning sessions, KOBD is honored to engage with the Sovereign Nations within Kansas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Iowa of Kansas and Nebraska<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kickapoo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prairie Band Potawatomi <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sac and Fox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If you represent one of the Sovereign Nations above and would like to connect. Please email kdc_broadband@ks.gov. <\/p>\n\n\n

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      Thank you!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Kansas Office of Broadband Development recognizes the importance that connectivity plays in thriving and growing communities. We look forward to supporting engagement efforts across the state to make the most of this historic investment. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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