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Board considers 1-to-1 device plan and fee options after state testing requirement changes
Summary
District technology staff reviewed multi-year 1-to-1 device proposals, three fee-share options for families and the district, staffing needs for device management, and the link between device plans and NTI (remote-learning) capability and state testing requirements.
Oldham County technology staff presented three 1-to-1 device proposals and fee scenarios at the Sept. 9 special work session, telling the board the district must decide soon if it wants to implement a multi-year device plan that would provide a managed Chromebook or tablet for students.
Staff outlined three payment options they studied: (A) parents pay about $110 per device per year; (B) parents pay $55 and the district covers $55; or (C) parents pay a small insurance fee (about $25) and the district covers the full device cost and insurance. Staff presented rough cost models showing…
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