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Great Valley SD reviews $862,500 network upgrade; staff seek 40% E‑Rate reimbursement
Summary
District staff presented a proposal for a districtwide network switch replacement costing $862,500 and asked the board to authorize applying for E‑Rate funds that would cover 40% of the project (reducing local cost to roughly $517,500); the board also heard smaller technology and curricular purchases including Infinite Campus modules and a livestream contract for graduation.
At the March 9 work session, district staff detailed a proposed districtwide network switch replacement with a total projected cost of $862,500 and asked the board to authorize applying for E‑Rate reimbursement by April 1. Staff said a 40% E‑Rate reimbursement would reduce the district’s cost to about $517,500, representing an estimated $345,000 reduction.
“The board will make the decision as to whether or not we’re moving forward,” a staff presenter said, adding that the request at this stage is only to accept potential E‑Rate…
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