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District rebids core network pieces, reuses switches and plans fiber; projected savings about $200,000

2710138 · March 18, 2025
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Board members and staff updated the board on core network infrastructure work, a planned fiber rollout, rebidding that reduced cost, and consideration of ParentSquare for district communications.

District staff briefed the board on core network infrastructure projects and a broader plan to improve connectivity and communications, saying they expect substantial cost savings by reusing equipment and rebidding some contracts.

"USAC is who approves the FCC funding ... the redundancy, they want the districts to have the backbone to cover that portion of the cost," Casey, a board member, said when describing federal funding requirements and the district's interaction with the state. Casey said a word in the…

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