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Board approves $80,000 purchase of staff laptops; members raise concerns about Microsoft Office training for students
Summary
The board unanimously approved an $80,000 purchase of staff/classroom laptops with five-year warranties; technology staff explained Dell pricing and warranty service, while several board members raised concerns that students rely on Google Docs rather than Microsoft Office and discussed future licensing options.
The Fairfield Union Local School District board on July 7 approved the purchase of classroom/staff laptops at a cost of $80,000, voting unanimously on the procurement checklist and contract recommendation presented by staff.
Technology staff explained the purchase represents a second round of device replacement and that the quoted model carries a…
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