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Committee discusses Chromebook savings, preschool tuition increase and Edgewood design update
Summary
Committee members discussed an opportunity to purchase Dell Chromebooks at an approximate 40% savings, a recommended preschool tuition increase proposed by Amy Wiggins, and an Edgewood schematic-design update; the Board will be asked to act on several items at its regular meeting.
The Business and Finance Committee covered several routine administrative items at its March 9 meeting, including technology procurement, a recommended tuition increase for preschool, and an update on Edgewood Elementary27s schematic design.
Technology: The committee discussed an opportunity to buy Dell Chromebooks at an approximate 40% savings if the District purchases Dell models; members agreed to place the purchase request on the regular Board meeting agenda for approval.
Preschool tuition: A tuition-rate increase for preschool was presented by Amy Wiggins and will be brought to the regular Board meeting for the Board27s consideration.
Edgewood schematic update and MAISD timeline: The committee was updated on a schematic-design "page turn" for Edgewood Elementary; updated materials are linked on the District website and will be shared with the Board. The committee also reviewed communications from the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) and noted the Board must designate a representative to attend the MAISD annual budget review meeting; the District must notify MAISD of its designee by March 27, 2026.
No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
