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Board approves cooperative Microsoft licensing purchase for technology levy fund
Summary
The board approved a cooperative purchase order for Microsoft licensing through the Washington Information Processing Cooperative, using technology levy funds and an estimated cost of $367,366.46.
The board approved a purchase order agreement with the Washington Information Processing Cooperative (WA IPC) for Microsoft licensing from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 1, 2026. The estimated cost is $367,366.46 and the funding source is the district's Technology Levy Fund.
District staff described the cooperative purchase as a way to obtain group pricing the district could not achieve working alone. The superintendent recommended the board approve the agreement on behalf of the chief technology officer.
Vote and brief discussion: The item was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote after no questions were raised. A board member noted the cooperative purchasing approach had been suggested by community members looking for cost savings.
Ending: The purchase allows the district to proceed with Microsoft licensing under cooperative pricing for the 2025—6 license year.
