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District technology lead pitches managed‑service Chromebook refresh; says model could save nearly $1.7 million
Summary
Mr. Malone proposed a four‑year managed‑service Chromebook refresh to reduce upfront costs, improve device uptime and free technicians for instructional support; he estimated the model could save about $1.7 million in service and repair over four years and described a pilot and rollout timeline.
The Duncanville ISD board heard a detailed proposal April 20 from Mr. Malone for a managed‑service Chromebook refresh designed to lower upfront capital costs, reduce technical workload and improve device availability for instruction.
Malone framed the managed‑service model as a subscription‑style arrangement with a one‑time setup fee and four equal annual payments; he told trustees it is not a lease and that it could preserve…
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