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ACSD1 technology staff propose device buyback to reduce e‑waste, expand access and offset repair costs
Summary
District technology staff proposed a device buyback program for Chromebooks and other assets that would permit staff, students and community members to buy decommissioned devices sold as‑is, generate modest revenue to supplement repair budgets, and begin with pilots for seniors before expanding to ninth graders.
Albany County School District #1 technology staff outlined a proposed device buyback program during a board work session, proposing that the district sell decommissioned Chromebooks and other tech assets to students, staff and the public to extend device lifecycles, reduce e‑waste and generate modest revenue for repairs.
Mr. Heim, identified in the transcript as the presenter for the technology item, described a two‑track approach: (1) usable devices nearing the end of district support would be offered for sale to students, staff and families at a modest, condition‑based price and (2) inoperable or end‑of‑life devices would be sold as e‑waste lots to the public or to an external vendor.
Mr. Heim said devices sold under the program would be removed from the district's management systems (Google admin console/PowerSchool) and sold "as is" with no district warranty or support. He said eligible devices would be priced based on condition, original cost and fair market value, and that limits on the number of devices a single…
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