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Committee approves hydraulic paper cutter purchase for district print shop
Summary
The Finance & Facilities Committee approved purchasing a hydraulic paper cutter for the district print shop, accepting a trade-in arrangement that reduced the net cost (quoted in the mid-to-upper $20,000 range).
The Finance & Facilities Committee voted to approve the purchase of a hydraulic paper cutter for the district’s print shop after staff outlined the machine’s age and the trade-in credit available.
A staff member said the current cutter was well used and that the district secured a substantial trade-in allowance by returning underused equipment, resulting in an effective discount of roughly half on the replacement cost. The presenter described quoted prices in the "mid-twenties to upper $20,000" range and said the vendor (Graphics Plus) provided a significant credit for the trade-in.
A committee member asked why the cutter cost that much; staff replied the volume of work in the print shop, including many classroom consumables and materials, justifies a serviceable replacement. After brief discussion, the Chair moved the committee’s recommendation to approve the purchase; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote.
The committee asked staff to provide a photo or video of the new cutter for the board packet and discussion; staff said they would include it.
