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Weston school leaders say aging Chromebooks must be replaced as board debates instructional value
Summary
District technology staff warned the Western Board of Education that student Chromebooks and back‑end infrastructure are at end of life and should be replaced next fiscal year, prompting board members to press for evidence of instructional benefits and cost alternatives such as iPads or reduced take‑home policies.
Technology staff told the Western Board of Education on Thursday that the district’s student Chromebooks and supporting network equipment have reached the end of their usable life and should be replaced next fiscal year.
The technology presentation centered on hardware lifespan, repair difficulty and instructional uses of devices. “We really have to replace these Chromebooks next year,” said Dan DeVito, who presented the device and infrastructure analysis. He said replacement parts for older Chromebooks are increasingly unavailable and that loaner devices are also deteriorating, creating multi‑week delays for students who need devices for curriculum‑aligned work.
Board members pressed for classroom evidence and alternatives. Board member Chad…
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