Board backs cloud-hosted phone system to reduce upfront cost
Aug 11, 2026
Facing obsolete Mitel hardware, the board discussed replacement options and a recommendation to adopt a cloud-hosted JD solution with a low upfront cost (~$5,700) and recurring fees over a 5-year term estimated near $99,240.60, instead of a large capital outlay to buy phones outright.
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Josh told the board the district's Mitel phones are out of date and that a full hardware purchase would require an upfront capital expense of roughly $71,000. He presented an alternative: a cloud-hosted JD solution with new phones provided and routine updates for an upfront startup of about $5,700 and an estimated total near $99,240.60 over five years.
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