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Board approves Chromebook purchase after teachers warn of high damage and classroom disruption
San Mateo–Foster City School District Board of Trustees · March 27, 2025
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Trustees approved a Dell Chromebook purchase and discussed device lifecycle, loss rates and classroom management concerns after a teacher said students routinely damage devices and recommended returning to computer labs or educator‑managed sets.
Trustees approved a consent‑agenda purchase of Dell Chromebooks amid an extended discussion about device lifecycle, distribution and loss. Board members asked staff for details on replacement cycles, loss rates and whether devices issued to students were routinely recycled or…
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