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Perryton ISD approves Region 16 interlocal agreement to add redundant fiber loop for internet reliability

2389137 · February 25, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved joining Region 16’s interlocal internet consortium, citing improved reliability for online testing and an estimated 80% e-rate discount that will reduce the district’s share of costs.

The Perryton ISD Board of Trustees voted to join an interlocal agreement with Region 16 to participate in a redundant fiber network intended to improve internet reliability across Panhandle school districts.

A district staff member described the Region 16 project as a series of loops so that if a cut occurs at one point the network can route traffic the other way, reducing outages. The staff member said participation is…

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