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Board to authorize E‑Rate bid as district plans major high‑school network expansion
Summary
Technology director Dr. Murray asked the board for permission to go out to bid on wireless access points and data switches at the high school; the district aims to expand network closets and expects E‑Rate to cover about 60% of equipment costs, with local funds covering the remaining 40%.
Dr. Murray presented a technology update and asked the board to authorize going out to bid for high‑school network equipment.
He said the high‑school upgrade will expand network closets from the current five or six to about 14 to support increased digital connections — wireless access points, switches and devices that connect clocks, HVAC, intercoms and other systems. Dr. Murray explained the district has used E‑Rate previously to offset infrastructure costs and that E‑Rate funding would cover about 60% of eligible equipment costs, leaving roughly 40% as the district’s share.
Dr. Murray requested board permission to post the bid in November, review proposals in January and return to the board for approval of the vendor and equipment selection, with actual purchase likely to be requested in February. The board confirmed they will have an action item next week to authorize the bid posting.
Next steps: staff to post the E‑Rate procurement, receive proposals, and return with a recommendation for vendor selection and funding approval.
