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Board approves $165,400 Chromebook purchase over trustee objections about screen time
Rockport-Fulton Independent School District Board of Trustees · March 20, 2026
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The board approved a $165,400 purchase of student Chromebooks for 2026–27, 4–1, after IT staff said newer devices support security and state testing; one trustee opposed citing concerns about elementary screen time.
The Rockport-Fulton ISD board approved the purchase of student Chromebooks for the 2026–27 school year March 19 by a 4–1 vote.
IT presenter Sina Smith told trustees the purchase is part of the district’s refresh plan to maintain device health, ensure network security and support online state testing. "This helps us ensure that the devices are secure on our network…
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