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