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After debate, Milton board approves Apple device lease through 2029; parents and staff voiced privacy, cost concerns
Summary
The Milton School Board voted Feb. 24 to approve a four‑year Apple device lease covering iPads and MacBook Airs beginning July 1, 2025, after extended discussion about cost, classroom needs and student data privacy.
The Milton School Board approved a four‑year lease to renew district Apple devices at its Feb. 24 meeting following more than an hour of staff presentation, public comment and board discussion.
Board members voted to accept an Apple quote (quote number in the packet) for a multi‑year lease beginning July 1, 2025. The administration presented a lease package that would continue the district’s existing mix of iPads for lower grades and MacBook Airs for secondary students; the board approved the quote during the meeting. The motion passed on a roll-call vote, 5–2.
The decision followed public comment from James Hass, who identified himself as a Milton parent and the technology…
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