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Des Moines school board approves 48-month Apple finance lease for pre-K'5 iPads
Summary
The school board unanimously approved a 48-month Apple finance lease-purchase agreement for pre-K through fifth-grade iPads as part of its technology procurement.
The Des Moines Public Schools Board approved a 48-month Apple finance lease-purchase agreement to provide iPads to pre-K through fifth-grade students.
Superintendent Matt Smith recommended approval of the technology lease-purchase agreement. Board member Campos moved to approve the item, the motion was seconded by Alonso, and the board voted 7-0 to adopt the lease agreement.
Board discussion on the item was brief; the motion carried with unanimous support. The board recessed afterward to enter a joint work session with city leaders to receive a Reimagine Education update.
Next steps: The lease was approved on March 24, 2026; contract execution and device deployment timelines were not detailed in the public hearing record.
