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Board hears proposal to renew web-hosting and adopt ParentSquare for district communications

Downingtown Area School District Board of Directors · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The board reviewed a five-year CMS renewal for $41,750 and a five-year ParentSquare contract for $39,000 to replace Blackboard; staff said initial pricing is below state-consortium rates for two years, then will move to the consortium rate and includes an opt-out clause.

The district's technology and communications staff recommended two multi-year contracts: a five-year renewal for the district content-management/web-hosting system for $41,750 and a five-year contract for ParentSquare, a mass-communication platform, priced at $39,000…

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