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Committee refers Chromebook and district wireless replacement to regular meeting; wireless project expected to receive E‑rate support
Summary
Administration sought permission to move purchases of ~75 Chromebooks (~$30,000) and a full wireless access point replacement (quote $133,000) to the regular board meeting; the wireless project was described as eligible for approximately 70% E‑rate reimbursement.
Technology staff asked the committee to refer two purchases to the regular board meeting: replacement Chromebooks and a district wireless access point refresh.
Mr. Fulton said the district obtained quotes (Dell and CDW) to purchase approximately 75 Chromebooks with Google licensing and that the cost is "close to that $30,000 range," which fits within the current tech budget.
On the wireless system, Fulton explained that roughly two‑thirds of the district wireless infrastructure is at end of life and would require a full replacement. He presented three vendor responses and recommended Midwest Routing at a quoted price of $133,000. Fulton and administration said the project qualifies for E‑rate funding, which would cover roughly 70% of eligible costs and reduce net district outlay once reimbursement arrives.
The committee recorded consensus to move both procurement requests to the regular board meeting for formal approval.
