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LAMAR CISD proposes $54.8 million technology package; trustees debate 1-to-1 student laptops
Summary
The district's technology presentation proposed $54.8 million for device refresh, a 1-to-1 laptop option and graphic‑arts equipment; trustees questioned classroom impact and ballot placement of the 1‑to‑1 item.
Dr. Chad Jones, staff member, told the Board of Trustees at a June 16 workshop that the technology portion of the proposed bond would total $54.8 million, split into a $43.8 million equipment refresh, roughly $10.7 million for a potential 1‑to‑1 student laptop program and $250,000 for graphic-arts equipment.
Dr. Jones said the refresh replaces devices at end of warranty and that devices are purchased with a five‑year warranty; he also explained that “state requires that technology devices be a separate proposition that the community would vote on.” The refresh…
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