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Ysleta ISD approves multiple E‑Rate technology contracts after heated trustee debate
Summary
The district approved a set of E‑Rate‑eligible internet, transport, fiber and network equipment contracts, including multi‑year awards with United Data Technologies, despite trustee questions about costs and hardware choices.
The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a package of E‑Rate‑eligible telecommunications and equipment contracts after an extended public exchange between trustees and district technology staff.
What the board approved - Solicitation 225005 (E‑Rate 2024–25 Internet port services without transport): motion approved 7–0; motion recorded as "in the amount of $50,000." (Consent item 8.) - Solicitation 225006 (E‑Rate 2024–25 direct Internet access with transport): approved 7–0 (Consent item 9). Motion approved as recommended by administration. - Solicitation 225007 (E‑Rate 2024–25 fiber connection): approved 6–1 (Consent item 10). Trustees recorded one dissent on that item. - Solicitation 225008 (E‑Rate 2024–25 district network…
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