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District staff seek board approval to spend E-rate Category 2 funds on access points and switches

Lancaster ISD Board of Trustees · February 12, 2025
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Summary

Technology staff proposed using unused E-rate Category 2 funding to buy roughly 230 wireless access points, five PoE switches, and two UPS units across 10 sites. The estimated equipment cost is around $426,000 with an 85% E-rate discount reducing the district share to about $64,000 if approved.

Lancaster ISD technology staff reviewed the district's available E-rate Category 2 funds and proposed purchases to improve wireless connectivity across campuses. The E-rate program (administered by USAC) provides a five-year funding cycle based on enrollment and…

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