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Board approves $287,898 E‑Rate technology purchase from CDW Government LLC
Summary
The board approved a $287,898.22 purchase from CDW Government LLC for network equipment; district expects roughly 90% reimbursement through E‑Rate and plans summer implementation starting after school ends.
The Columbia Heights board on March 24 approved a technology purchase from CDW Government LLC totaling $287,898.22 for wireless access points and network switching equipment. Director Hennekins said the purchase uses a pre‑bid contract and will be cash‑flowed by the district until E‑Rate reimbursement is received.
Hennekins told the board the district expects approximately a 90% reimbursement based on its free‑and‑reduced lunch percentage; the unreimbursed portion is roughly $48,000 and will be covered by the capital projects levy. Board members asked whether the service component is ongoing and raised concerns about potential glitches during implementation; the director said summer rollout and vendor integration will minimize instructional disruption and that the same vendor technician will support the district.
The motion to approve the CDW purchase passed by voice vote.
