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Perryton ISD board unanimously approves $99,792 purchase of student Chromebooks
Summary
At a special-called meeting, the Perryton Independent School District board voted 5-0 to approve a $99,792 purchase of student Chromebooks, a purchase the district said will save about $30,000; board members cited a limited supply and discussed Google education licensing and a small vendor rebate.
At a special-called meeting, the Perryton Independent School District board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of student Chromebooks priced at $99,792, a district staff member said would save the district "about $30,000." The board held the meeting to secure a limited supply being offered at a favorable price.
Board context: The chair of the Perryton Independent School District board opened the session, confirmed a quorum and noted the meeting had been posted under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 551). Mr. Cooper, a board member, offered an opening prayer before the board moved to the business item.
Why the purchase: A district staff member told the board the vendor's inventory was limited and the special meeting was called so the district could lock in a discount. The staff member said the total cost to buy the devices was $99,792 and that buying now would save the district "about $30,000." The speaker attributed the anticipated savings to the current supplier price and timing.
Questions and clarifications: Board members asked whether the laptops were the district's standard brand and what "education" features were included. The presenter said the education upgrade was likely the Google education license used by schools for Google Classroom and related services. The presenter also mentioned a small rebate from Google but gave inconsistent amounts — citing either $1,300 or $3,100 — and did not provide documentation during the meeting.
Vote and next steps: A board member moved to approve the purchase, another seconded, and the chair called the vote. The board voted 5-0 in favor, and the chair announced the motion carried. The board did not record individual member names on the transcript; the vote tally was announced publicly during the meeting. The special session concluded after the vote.
Procurement note: The board's action was a formal approval to purchase the devices at the price discussed; the transcript did not include a vendor name, delivery schedule, or the exact number of devices purchased. Those details were not specified during the meeting and will be part of execution by district staff.
