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Board weighs $1.4 million rise in capital needs and Apple device refresh options

Craven County Board of Education · March 24, 2026
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Summary

District staff presented a prioritized capital list with a roughly $1.4 million increase in projected needs and outlined two Apple device-lease scenarios for K–5 and 6–12; board members debated device scope for early grades and highlighted urgent facility repairs.

Craven County Schools staff presented a prioritized capital plan and two Apple device-lease scenarios during the budget work session, saying capital needs rose about $1.4 million because of market price increases and project bid updates.

Facilities staff cited the Havelock student parking-lot estimate as an example of higher-than-anticipated costs: an initial estimate of $160,000…

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