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Beloit board delays $500K‑plus Chromebook purchase to gather RFP and warranty info
Summary
Facing a $300K–$500K procurement estimate and vendor warnings of a 20% price hike, the board postponed a vote on purchasing classroom Chromebook sets until March 23 to allow staff to gather competitive bids, repair‑cost history and warranty comparisons.
Board members on March 17 delayed a proposed Chromebook procurement after a long presentation and pointed questioning from trustees about procurement rules, sole‑source justification and the district’s repair and replacement costs.
Administration described a plan to purchase new classroom‑set Chromebooks for middle school (sixth and seventh grades) and an ongoing replacement cycle for ninth graders to reduce high repair volumes and obsolete devices. Staff estimates to buy ~720 devices for…
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