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Board approves high‑school laptop refresh to avoid price increases; motion carries 6–0

Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education · March 4, 2026

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Summary

Trustees voted 6–0 to move Resolution 64 (Bid Pack T‑16B), approving the purchase of new laptops for high‑school students funded from the 2020 bond; staff and trustees said acting before an April price increase saved the district more than $1 million in potential costs.

The Birmingham Public Schools Board approved Resolution 64 (Bid Pack T‑16B) March 3 to purchase new laptops for high‑school students, a continuation of a device refresh previously approved for elementary and middle schools.

Riley Kelly (presenter, S7) said the request is urgent because vendor pricing is expected to rise on April 1 and said the purchase is funded from the district’s 2020 bond. Trustees moved the resolution and approved it 6–0.

One trustee praised the timing: “When I found out what the price increase was gonna be, I flipped,” the trustee said, and Kelly agreed that the action avoided more than $1 million in increased costs during the procurement window.

Kelly said some retired devices will be maintained for special use and the district will attempt to sell others to offset costs. Board members did not discuss vendor selection details in the public session; funding and procurement will proceed through the normal contract and bond committee channels.