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Ann Arbor moves toward updated device fleet; board told of MacBook pilot, Chromebook refresh and buyback plan
Summary
District IT proposed a phased device refresh: administrative MacBook Air pilots and broad Apple purchases for staff and high-school students, Chromebook replenishment, and a four-year buyback strategy to recover ~$1.9–2.3M; trustees asked about training, equity and total cost of ownership.
District technology staff recommended a multi-year device refresh at the May 21 meeting that would pilot Apple MacBook Air administrative devices, purchase MacBook Air laptops for high-school classrooms, refresh district Chromebooks, and execute a buyback program to recoup value after four years.
Technology leadership said procurement recommendations…
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