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Board approves $3.1 million purchase of student Chromebooks and classroom computers; board asks for rollout safeguards
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved purchasing Chromebooks and classroom computers using FY24 carryover funds. Board discussion focused on device durability, screen‑time concerns, parental acknowledgements and an implementation plan for device responsibility and repairs.
The Stafford County School Board unanimously approved a one‑time purchase of student Chromebooks and classroom computers using FY24 carryover funds at the May 20 meeting. The approved package totals roughly $3.1 million and will cover classroom computers and a countywide refresh; the middle‑school take‑home portion was described in staff materials as approximately $2.2 million.
Deputy Superintendent Chris Fulmer and staff outlined the purchase rationale: districts have reduced reliance on traditional textbooks, adopted…
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