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Board approves purchase of 400 replacement Chromebooks; packet contained inconsistent dollar figures
Summary
The board approved buying 400 Chromebooks to replace outdated or broken devices. Meeting materials contained inconsistent dollar figures read aloud during the meeting; the business office said $427,000 was available and will present specific fund codes when the PO is submitted.
The Grants‑Cibola County Schools Board approved the purchase of 400 replacement Chromebooks for district students and staff, with administration saying the machines will replace outdated or broken devices.
Mr. Jones told the board the business office had $427,000 available for technology needs and recommended purchasing the devices. "They are replacing our outdated devices that are broken," he said. Superintendent Weidner recommended the purchase, and the motion carried on roll call.
Board members and at least one speaker noted confusion in the meeting packet and the quote read aloud: the packet and the readout contained inconsistent dollar amounts when the quote confirmation was spoken aloud at the meeting. The administration acknowledged the discrepancy and told the board it would return with a PO that lists the correct quote amount and fund codes. The board approved the purchase and asked staff to provide the specific fund codes and an accurate vendor quote before the PO is finalized.
No additional details on device configuration or vendor quoting timelines were provided in the meeting discussion recorded in the transcript.
