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Douglas County SD 4 board approves $157,000 Chromebook purchase, $52,727 project‑management contract contingent on federal HVAC grant; nominates Hamerson to OSB
Summary
At its regular meeting the Douglas County SD 4 board approved the purchase of 500 Chromebooks for $157,000, voted to approve a $52,727 project‑management contract contingent on a Renew America Schools grant for HVAC work at two elementary schools, and nominated Director Steve Hamerson for an OSBA legislative policy committee seat.
The Douglas County SD 4 board approved several consent and business items at its regular business meeting, including the purchase of 500 Chromebooks, the selection of a project manager contingent on a federal grant award, and a nomination to an Oregon School Boards Association regional committee.
The board voted to buy 500 CTL Chromebooks at a total cost of $157,000; Assistant Superintendent Michelle Nee said the purchase "will be provided through the technology replacement fund within the general fund and as part of our regularly ... Chromebook refresh replacement process." The board approved the purchase after a brief discussion of device lifecycle, warranty coverage and plans to keep middle‑school devices at school rather than send them home.
The board also approved a project‑management contract with CSS in the amount of $52,727 for work tied…
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