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District to recable aging fiber optics; LAN Connect contract presented for approval

Downingtown Area SD Committee of the Whole · November 25, 2025
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Summary

The board reviewed a proposed contract with LAN Connect to replace 25–30 year old internal fiber that currently limits throughput to 1 Gbps; new armored fiber will support 10–40 Gbps and is budgeted at up to $125,000.

The school district presented an action to contract with LAN Connect to replace interior fiber optic cabling in most schools at a cost not to exceed $125,000.

Director Ross described the work and asked IT staff to explain the technical need. IT staff said the existing orange fiber,…

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