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Central Unified plans large Chromebook refresh; 700 devices requested for school‑to‑home program and PA system replacement proposed

Central Unified Board of Trustees · February 10, 2026

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Director Robles requested 700 Chromebooks for the school‑to‑home program ($274,834.74) and a full TK–12 device refresh to be financed over four years (TK–8: $9,917,669.10; 9–12: $3,281,220.90). Director Boff requested ~$200,737.56 to replace a failed PA/bell system at Rio Vista Middle School. Both items were placed on Feb. 24 agendas.

Central Unified staff asked trustees Feb. 10 to authorize significant technology purchases and a site PA/bell system replacement.

Director Robles said the district needs 700 additional Chromebooks for the school‑to‑home program to meet current student demand; the estimated cost is $274,834.74 from the general fund. Robles also outlined a planned full Chromebook fleet refresh for TK–12: roughly 14,400 devices (TK–8) financed by a four‑year lease at an estimated $9,917,669.10 and approximately 5,400 high‑school devices financed over four years at an estimated $3,281,220.90. "This will ensure that we have enough devices for the students in need now and going forward for next semester," Robles said. Trustees asked about protective cases, carts and the effect on classroom operations; Robles said TK–8 devices would remain in carts while high‑school devices would be checked out with carrying cases.

Separately, Director Boff asked the board to approve replacement of Rio Vista Middle School’s failed PA/bell system under a California Multiple Award Schedule contract with Global CTI, estimating a cost of approximately $200,737.56 from the general fund and a target completion in March if approved. Boff said the site was using a backup system while repairs are pending.

Both the school‑to‑home device request and the Chromebook refresh were scheduled to return under the Feb. 24 consent agenda; the PA system replacement was scheduled for consent/action on the same date.