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School board rejects purchase of iPad charging lockers after debate over cost and alternatives
Summary
Great Valley School District board declined to approve an $5,300 order of two charging carts (48 lockers) for student iPads after members questioned whether the expense should fall to taxpayers and asked administration to explore lower‑cost or repurposed options.
The Great Valley School District board voted down a motion to purchase two iPad charging lockers (item 8.22 on the consent agenda) after a lengthy discussion about need, cost and alternatives.
Board members raised three central points: whether charging carts are the most cost‑effective approach, whether students should arrive at school with charged devices, and whether existing classroom charging infrastructure or previously purchased “charging bricks” could be…
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