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Nash County Public Schools seeks $1.2–$1.8M for 1:1 device refresh to avoid out‑of‑warranty gap
Summary
The district presented two options for its one‑to‑one device refresh: a preferred $1.8 million plan to keep a four‑year replacement cycle, or a scaled $1.2 million plan with longer replacement cycles. Technology leaders warned of rising numbers of devices out of warranty.
Nash County Public Schools’ technology director, Tremaine McQueen, told commissioners on May 14 that the district needs sustainable funding to maintain its 1:1 device program and avoid an instructional disruption as devices age and warranties lapse.
"In the 21st century, the digital divide is a learning divide," McQueen said, summarizing the justification for a sustained refresh cycle.
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