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CPS requests one‑year renewal with Apple to replace end‑of‑life devices amid funding shift to schools

5839579 · September 10, 2025
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The district requested authorization for a one‑year, up to $27 million agreement with Apple to provide hardware, software and services; staff said device replacement is needed because many Apple devices are beyond a five‑year lifecycle and federal device funds have ended.

Chicago Public Schools staff asked the board on Sept. 10 to authorize a second one‑year renewal agreement with Apple Inc. with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $27,000,000 for Apple hardware, software and services districtwide. Acting Chief Information Officer Ed Wagner said the agreement provides a procurement avenue for schools and departments to purchase Apple…

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