ROBERT P. CASEY, JR. 
PENNSYLVANIA 
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The Honorable Tom Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street, SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
WASH IN GTO N, DC 20510 
Novemberl3, 2015 
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I respectfully request that you reappointment Julie Tritt Schell to the Board of Directors of the 
Universal Service of the Administrative Company as a representative of schools. She has 
already demonstrated her knowledge and commitment to the improved administration of the E­
rate program during her in~tial term on the Board, ,and currently serves as the Chair of the 
Schools and Libraries Committee. 
Julie has served more than 800 public schools.in Pennsylvania as the state's E-rate Coordinator 
for the entire 18 year existence of the program. She has a reservoir of E-rate expertise and 
knowledge that guides her participation in board deliberations and discussions with FCC policy 
makers. Julie's extensive experience working in the field helps her credibility represent 
applicants and gives her the perspective to conceptualize operational improvements that will 
ensure the achievement of national broadband goals. 
Julie is reco gnized not only at the state level as an E-rate expert, but also nationally in her role as 
the Co-Chair of the State E-rate Coordinators' Alliance (SECA). Her background as a state 
educational technology .director, her experience with schools and libraries in Pennsylvania, and 
her relationships with state coordinators nationwide make her a highly qualified candidate for the 
USAC board position. 
As the FCC continues working to modernize the E-Rate program, it is extremely important to 
have continuity on the USAC Board and particularly on the Schools and Libraries Committee. 
Julie understands the missions of both the FCC and the USAC and has made thoughtful and 
valuable contributions to USAC administrative deliberations and activities. 
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For all of these reasons, I support the re-appointment of Julie to the USAC Board of Directors on 
behalf of schools. 
Sincerely, 
Robert P. Casey, Jr. 
United States Senator