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Apache Junction USD board approves technology, service contracts and program agreements

Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board · April 29, 2026
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The Apache Junction Unified School District governing board on April 28 approved multiple contracts — including a five‑year $49,019.09 annual network agreement and a three‑year $2,583.21 monthly communications contract — and several program agreements, all by 5–0 votes.

The Apache Junction Unified School District governing board approved a package of technology and program agreements at its April 28 meeting, voting unanimously to move forward with a five‑year network and security services contract, a three‑year communications agreement and several program partnerships aimed at supporting ninth‑grade success and extracurricular programs.

The board approved an agreement with High‑tech Network and Security Solutions LLC for $49,019.09 per year over five years to migrate district servers to a cloud‑based model. Superintendent Dr. Popalardo said the arrangement will remove on‑site servers and reduce future server‑replacement costs: “It takes away the servers … it’s all in the cloud … we don’t have to purchase any servers,” he said.

Board members also approved a three‑year service agreement with Zayo Education for a monthly fee of $2,583.21. Board discussion focused on an estimated shipping charge for…

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