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Benton County board approves switch to Gibson County Electric for internet; budget resolutions and related measures pass
Summary
The Benton County Board approved an internet service agreement with Gibson County Electric after staff said the move will reduce monthly costs (partly covered by E-rate). The board also approved multiple budget resolutions, spring planning and committee reports during the same meeting.
The Benton County Board of Education voted to approve an Internet service agreement with Gibson County Electric, moving the district away from its previous provider. The board also approved multiple budget resolutions and routine reports at the meeting.
Director of Schools reported the district's monthly Internet expense is expected to fall from about $3,600 to roughly $1,800–$2,000 after the switch and that the federal E-rate program will cover approximately 85 percent of the eligible cost. "The bottom line is it's a little less than $2,000 a month than we have been paying 3,600," the director said during discussion.
Board action and vote: The motion to approve the Internet service agreement passed on a roll call recorded as 10 yes and 1 pass. Earlier in the meeting the board approved the agenda and consent agenda, the spring planning…
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