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Gravette board weighs Chromebook buying options as state testing compatibility narrows
Summary
District technology staff told the Gravette School District board that automatic update expiration (AUE) dates limit refurbished Chromebook usefulness for secure state testing, prompting debate about buying now versus leasing, immediate needs for about 200 devices and longer-term replacement of roughly 1,850 devices by 2029.
District technology staff presented options for replacing and maintaining the district’s Chromebooks and warned that devices that pass their automatic update expiration (AUE) date may no longer run the secure browser required for state assessments.
Daniels, the technology presenter, said refurbished Chromebooks can be cheaper in the short term but often carry a shorter supported life span. He told the board the district currently needs roughly 200 devices before the next school year and faces a decision on about 1,850 machines that will require replacement or…
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