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Board approves microscope and cybersecurity purchases; consent agenda passed
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda, then approved a $775,666 recommendation for 32 microscopes and a grant‑funded cybersecurity software purchase to protect most district devices (excluding Chromebooks) for about 17 months.
The Hudsonville Public School District Board approved its consent agenda and then considered two regular action items: a microscope purchase recommendation and a cybersecurity software purchase.
Staff presented an amended microscope recommendation that reflected vendor price increases. The presenter said the total recommendation changed by $2,980 and listed a $775,666 total for 32 microscopes. The board moved to approve the microscope purchase; the chair called the vote and the motion passed.
On cybersecurity, a staff presenter described a grant‑funded purchase intended to protect most district laptops and student devices (excluding Chromebooks) and provide about 17 months of protection. The presenter acknowledged the question of how the district will handle protection after the grant period ends. The board moved and approved the cybersecurity software purchase; discussion noted the spending is grant-funded.
Both approvals were presented during the regular action agenda and recorded as approved in voice vote; no roll‑call vote or individual tallies were provided in the transcript excerpt.
