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Weston board debates $400,000 Chromebook and smart-display purchases as district tech plan collides with budget concerns
Summary
Board members and principals debated replacing aging student Chromebooks and smart displays, including a district explanation that a $400,000 purchase is leased over four years so the annual budget impact is roughly $100,000. Some board members questioned educational outcomes tied to classroom tech.
District leaders proposed replacing end‑of‑life Chromebooks and upgrading interactive displays as part of the FY budget, estimating a $400,000 capital request that would be financed through a four‑year lease. Technology and instructional staff said the devices purchased during the pandemic are failing and replacement parts are increasingly unavailable.
“Right now, the Chromebooks are not in the best shape…we're kind of running out of bubblegum and duct tape to keep them together,” said a technology/administrative staff…
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