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Franklin Regional outlines technology refresh, switches and lower-cost internet option

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District staff presented a 2025–26 technology budget that includes Chromebook refreshes, multimedia lab and TV studio replacements, firewall and switches tied to E-rate reimbursement, and a new 2-gig internet circuit costing $9.95 monthly.

District technology director Mr. Schreckengost told the Franklin Regional board on March 10 that the 2025–26 technology budget groups projects under the district’s multi-year refresh cycle and includes a number of planned replacements and upgrades.

Schreckengost said Chromebook refreshes continue annually to replace devices for two grades each year as part of a roughly four-year rotation, and that the multimedia labs at the middle school and the high-school TV studio are due for replacement after more than…

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