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Board hears expedited plan to purchase student Chromebooks; warranty and battery options discussed
Summary
District staff presented an accelerated purchase plan for Chromebooks covering the 2025–26 school year, citing potential price volatility and a total purchase amount of $427,420. Staff and board members discussed a $19,000 battery-specific warranty, the device warranty scope and the district's continued use of Chromebooks.
Oak Park–River Forest district staff briefed the Board of Education on an expedited proposal to purchase Chromebooks for students for the 2025–26 school year at a cost of $427,420 and asked to return to the board for formal approval at a special meeting on Feb. 6.
Tony (staff presenter) told the board the vendor relationship with CDW and conversations about possible overseas tariffs prompted the district to accelerate the purchase timeline; staff said tariffs or supply issues could add $30,000 to $55,000 to price estimates. The district reported the purchase amount is within budget and—after bundling device and service items—currently comes in approximately $97,000 under earlier estimates.
Eric Kekko, identified…
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