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Richland 1 to pilot iPads for early grades; contracts report raises procurement questions

Richland 1 Board of School Commissioners · January 28, 2026
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Summary

District staff said the initial purchase will outfit teachers and prepare for student iPads in pre-K–2; the contracts report (December purchase orders) and HVAC replacement costs prompted requests for scopes of work and capital details.

District staff told the Richland 1 board on Jan. 27 that the district will pilot iPads for pre-kindergarten through second grade, beginning with teacher devices and professional development, and that student devices will be ordered later.

Mr. Grant and Miss Grant explained the approach: teachers will receive iPads and cases with keyboards so devices are age-appropriate; the district will use a mobile device management platform and ClassLink portal so…

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