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Durham school officials propose $4.6M‑a‑year device refresh; board tables action for more study
Summary
IT staff proposed a differentiated student‑device model and a five‑year refresh commitment of about $4.6 million per year to stabilize repairs, warranties and instructional displays; the board voted to table the item and refer it to a future work session for more detailed scenarios and budget tradeoffs.
Paul Majimbi, Durham Public Schools executive director of information technology, told the board the district must move from reactive device purchases to a predictable refresh model to protect instructional time and equity. Administration recommended a differentiated approach: limited in‑school 1:1 use for pre‑K–2, 1:1 school‑day models for grades 3–8 with limited take‑home exceptions, and full take‑home 1:1 for grades 9–12 paired with insurance, repair options and digital‑citizenship expectations.
Majimbi said families paid 12,274 tech fees this year, 697 families requested waivers and about 250 students opted out; the district collected roughly $293,000 in fees while repair costs since…
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