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Grand Island board approves $561,348 Digitalis planetarium equipment quote as part of ~$1M renovation
Summary
The Grand Island Public Schools Board approved a $561,348 equipment quote from Digitalis for a full planetarium upgrade, part of an estimated $1 million renovation; district staff said the district has been saving for the project and may combine foundation support and district funds to pay the cost.
Grand Island Public Schools' board on Oct. 9 approved the purchase of Digitalis projection, dome and audio equipment for the district planetarium, a core part of a renovation district staff estimated at about $1,000,000.
Facilities staff presented the Digitalis quote of $561,348 (including a 10% contingency on the projectors) and said the district will pay using available district funds — “it could be the general fund. It could be the depreciation fund,” staff said. Trustees heard the project would also require…
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