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Board approves lease amendment to lock in price for 300 Chromebooks; agenda lists vendor as 'Tafara' though staff referenced 'Travera'
Summary
The Saint Croix School District board approved an amendment to an existing device lease to add 300 Chromebooks at a one-time billing of $96,300 and a 39-month term; staff said the amendment secures pricing and includes warranty and licensing.
The Saint Croix School District Board of Education on March 19 approved a lease amendment to add 300 Chromebooks to the district's existing device lease, with a bundled one-time billing and warranties to lock in current pricing.
Staff presented a proposed lease schedule amendment listed on the agenda as a "Tafara" lease agreement; during discussion staff referred to the vendor as "Travera," an inconsistency noted in the record. The amendment would add 300 Chromebooks to the existing lease schedule, with a single billing of $96,300 and a 39-month lease term; the price includes device warranties and multi-year software licensing as presented by staff.
Chad (staff member) and other district staff said the vendor provides pickup-and-repair service for batches of broken devices and that the contract had worked well for the district for two years. Staff said the amendment is intended to hedge against expected price increases for Chromebooks and component shortages; one staff member estimated prices could be about 20% higher if the district waited to purchase later.
Board member Dave moved to approve the lease amendment; Brad seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote; no opposition was recorded.
