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Board approves $336,300 purchase of staff devices amid 20% price increase
Summary
The board approved a pre-bid purchase of staff technology devices for $336,300, citing a roughly 20% cost increase and confirming funding will come from capital-projects levy/referral funds rather than the general fund.
The school board authorized a $336,300 pre-bid purchase of staff computers June 30 after Director Henkkins told members device costs had risen about 20% this year. The purchase exceeds the board’s $175,000 administrative approval threshold, prompting formal board approval under a CDW pre-bid contract.
Henkkins said the district follows a multi-year replacement cycle intended to keep devices functional for five years and avoid fragmentation across departments. Board members clarified that "staff devices" refers to employee laptops/desktops (not student devices) and that the purchase will be funded from the capital projects levy (referendum) rather than the general fund.
The board discussed disposition of retired equipment (loaners, limited resale/recycling credits) and operational pressures such as tariffs and supply-chain costs. After discussion the board approved the purchase by voice vote.
