Controlling Board approves $800,000 for Central State University IT upgrades

Aug 17, 2026

The board approved release of $800,000 for Central State University to replace a core network switch and end‑of‑life access points; a DAS deputy CFO said vendor work should take about six to eight weeks after a purchase order.

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The State Controlling Board approved release of $800,000 in capital funds for IT infrastructure at Central State University. Ken Hennault, deputy CFO with the Department of Administrative Services, said the project includes replacing a core switch and end‑of‑life wireless access points and provides five years of network operations support; he estimated vendor completion at "probably 6 to 8 weeks" after issuance of a purchase order.

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