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Board approves purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks for $494,400; warranty and accidental‑damage coverage included
Summary
The Stevens Point Area Public School District approved a $494,400 purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks to refresh student devices, funded from the technology services budget; the vendor offers a five‑year warranty and three‑year battery coverage.
The Stevens Point Area Public School District board voted May 20 to approve the purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks for $494,400, a routine technology refresh financed from the district's technology services budget.
Corey (staff member) presented the item in Brian’s absence and said Brian had issued an RFP for 1,200 devices; the vendor Trafera returned the lowest price and offered a five‑year warranty and a three‑year battery warranty. Corey said the recommended bid included a five‑year accidental‑damage protection plan.
The board discussed cost and budget. Corey confirmed the purchase was built into Brian’s annual technology budget. The unit price cited in the discussion was $412 per Chromebook; the total approved purchase price announced on the record was $494,400. Corey said the package included the extended warranties and accidental‑damage protection the district recommended.
A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board approved the purchase by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call dissent.
District staff said the devices are the same model the district purchased the prior year and that the procurement will maintain device parity across classrooms. If questions remain, Brian will follow up with board members after the meeting.
