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Board reviews $163,050 network infrastructure purchase with E-rate funding
Summary
Staff recommended purchasing network infrastructure and installation for $163,050; the district would pay roughly 20% after E-rate subsidies, and board members asked technical and security questions during discussion.
The presenter recommended the purchase of network infrastructure equipment, installation services and related broadband support from Communications Consulting Incorporated at a total price listed in the agenda of $163,050. "E rate program will pay 80% of the total cost," the presenter said, and staff said the district would cover the remaining approximately 20%.
Board members asked about the scope of the project, whether the price reflected the size of the district’s needs and what security measures would be included. Staff described the typical E-rate process — large projects often receive roughly 80% reimbursement through the federal E-rate program and districts manage the remainder — and said they would provide additional timing and technical specifications before procurement.
No formal vote or contract award was recorded in the provided transcript; staff were asked to return with more detailed cost breakdowns and any permitting or vendor scheduling constraints.
Next steps: staff to supply the board with a more detailed scope of work, security specifications and final cost share for formal approval at a future meeting.
