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Board approves district fiber agreement but stalls planned cabling and hardware upgrades after split vote
Summary
The board voted to approve a Category 1 E-rate agreement for district fiber connectivity but a tied vote left planned cabling and hardware upgrades (Category 2/3) undecided amid concerns about E-rate reimbursement timing and risk.
SPRINGFORD, Pa. — The Spring-Ford Area School District board on April 28 approved a Category 1 E-rate agreement to secure fiber connectivity linking district buildings but failed to approve accompanying cabling and hardware upgrades after a 4–4 tie.
Board members separated the items for voting after questions about whether the district would receive federal E-rate reimbursement if courts change program rules. The Category 1 agreement, which funds connectivity (dark fiber and leases to provide internet service to district buildings), passed 6–2. A subsequent vote on Category 2/3 cabling and hardware…
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