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Kilgore ISD board approves Chromebook refresh as district begins device replacement cycle
Summary
Trustees approved a purchase not to exceed $228,125 to begin a scheduled refresh of the district's 1:1 Chromebook fleet; discussion covered device types, age appropriateness and the balance between devices and textbooks.
The Kilgore ISD Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to purchase Chromebooks to begin the district's planned device refresh cycle, with a purchase amount not to exceed $228,125. The item was presented to the board as the start of a multi-year replacement schedule for the 1:1 program.
Trustees discussed appropriate device types by grade level, noting younger students may benefit from touch-screen devices while older students use Chromebooks for online testing and course materials. Administrators said the replacement schedule typically refreshes the fleet on a seven-year cycle and that online testing platforms and Canvas mean devices remain essential for instruction.
The purchase motion was made, seconded and recorded as carried in the meeting minutes; staff were instructed to proceed with procurement and bring contracts and purchase orders through the normal purchasing process.
The board also discussed textbook needs, noting that device use does not always eliminate textbook or workbook purchases for some courses. Implementation steps include issuing a purchase order, coordinating device deployment with schools and budgeting for chargers and accessory replacements.
