Eatonville School District board approves grant-funded Chromebook purchase

The Eatonville School District board approved the purchase of Chromebooks to replace lost and stolen student devices, voting unanimously at a short special meeting called because the lowest bid was set to expire.

The move matters because the purchase is funded by a grant and the vendor bid would increase if the district delayed, district staff said.

District staff member Tyler told the board the district received three bids and that, because the bids were close, the district’s existing vendor relationship made selecting the incumbent the best option. He said the purchase is specifically for replacement of lost and stolen devices and that the bid deadline and price increase prompted the special meeting.

A board member moved to approve the purchase and another board member seconded; the board chair called for a voice vote and members voted “aye,” recording the measure as approved. The transcript indicates two affirmative responses during the voice vote; no opposing votes were recorded.

The board did not specify the exact dollar amount of the purchase, the grant source, or the vendor contact details during the meeting. In the transcript staff used two similar vendor names (rendered as “Travera” and later “Trapera”); the district characterized the chosen vendor as one with which it already has a working relationship but did not clarify the vendor’s official spelling or address in the meeting.

Following the vote the board adjourned. No further discussion of procurement terms, delivery schedule, or device management policies was recorded at the meeting.