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Board approves Chromebook purchase and advances other tech plans as tech fee rises
Summary
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 approved a Chromebook replacement bid and reported bids for interactive whiteboards and staff desktop replacements; the board also voted to raise the tech fee for 2024–25 from $40 to $75.
At the April 24 meeting, the superintendent reported that the board approved a bid to replace student Chromebooks and discussed additional technology procurements.
The superintendent said the Chromebook purchase was approved; the reported grade range for replacement was ambiguous in the recap ('grades 8 through 12' or 'possibly 5 through 12'). The recap also mentioned an interactive whiteboard (Lehi panel) bid and a plan to replace about 70 staff desktop machines; the superintendent did not clearly state approval outcomes for these latter items in the summary.
The board also voted to raise the district technology fee for the 2024–25 school year from $40 to $75. The superintendent framed the fee increase as necessary because student fees have not been raised since 2014 and tech fees had not changed in five years, saying rising costs are affecting the district's ability to provide curriculum and materials.
Officials and families seeking exact procurement scopes, vendor names, pricing and official vote records should consult the board minutes or contact the district business office.
