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Board approves five‑year lease for student devices; public raises contract and cost concerns
Summary
The Ketchikan board approved a five‑year lease with American Capital for Chromebooks and laptops—$55,000 maximum in FY26 and up to $275,000 over five years—while residents questioned insurance, return costs and contract details during the April 23 meeting.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board unanimously approved a five‑year lease agreement with American Capital for technology equipment at its April 23 meeting, authorizing district staff to enter a contract expected to cost no more than $55,000 in fiscal 2025–26 and up to $275,000 over five years.
Business manager Daniel Schueller told the board the lease mirrors previous arrangements the district has used to refresh student devices and that the vendor had provided competitive quotes. The package includes roughly 445 devices—Chromebooks for students and…
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