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Kingsport board approves purchase of 1,300 Chromebooks for sixth- and ninth-graders
Summary
At a Jan. 27 special called meeting, the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education approved purchasing 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and Google Chrome licenses to outfit sixth- and ninth-grade students, citing a time-limited vendor quote; the purchase will require subsequent approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen because it exceeds the district's $50,000 procurement threshold.
At a special called business meeting on Jan. 27, the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of 1,300 Dell Chromebooks and Google Chrome licenses intended for sixth- and ninth-grade students, citing a time-limited vendor quote and market-price fluctuations.
Unidentified Speaker 2, presenting the item, told the board the district received a quote that was only valid through Feb. 3 and urged expedited approval so the district could lock in current prices. "We're bringing this to you…
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