The July 17, 2025, Board Meeting of Epic One On One Charter in Oklahoma focused on several key agenda items, with the most significant discussion revolving around a renegotiated contract with T-Mobile.
Mr. Kimball presented the contract, which aims to reduce the monthly cost per line for student MiFi devices from $25 to $15 for 17,000 lines. This adjustment represents a substantial savings of approximately $2 million for the board. Additionally, T-Mobile will provide an $8.25 credit per month per line, effectively halving the cost to around $7.75 per line. The board plans to use these credits to subsidize new equipment, further enhancing their services for students who may lack internet access at home.
The board unanimously approved the T-Mobile contract, highlighting the importance of this partnership in providing essential internet services to students. T-Mobile is recognized as the primary carrier for the charter, with Verizon being used to a lesser extent.
Following the contract discussion, the board addressed a minor correction in the meeting minutes, confirming the absence of a member at the previous meeting. The minutes were subsequently approved with the necessary amendment.
The meeting also included a motion to enter an executive session to discuss financial processes and support for EPIC, ensuring that all operations are conducted correctly. After the executive session, the board returned to open session, confirming that only the discussed agenda item was addressed without any votes taken.
Overall, the meeting underscored the board's commitment to providing affordable internet access for students and maintaining transparency in its financial practices.