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Southeast Delco proposes nearly $1 million in device purchases, tightens policy on damaged Chromebooks
Summary
District administrators asked the board to approve nearly $1 million in Chromebook and staff-laptop purchases, a three‑year device lifecycle and changes to the technology policy to charge for lost or damaged devices; officials also described repairs, a kindergarten Chromebook pilot and expanded reading tools that record student fluency.
District technology leaders presented a package of purchases and policy changes Thursday aimed at modernizing classroom devices and strengthening accountability for lost or damaged equipment.
The finance director, Mr. Butler, asked the board to approve technology purchases including Chromebooks for students and Dell laptops for staff at a total cost not to exceed $997,042 to be paid from the general fund. He grouped the request with other IT proposals including a flat‑rate provisioning and repair agreement with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit for $16,687, and several one‑year extensions and services (Securly $32,208; Palo Alto extension $79,405.24; USB‑C chargers $21,490). "This is via the CoStar's purchasing agreements," Butler told the committee as he walked through grant and procurement items.
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