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Newburg R-II board unanimously approves E-rate technology upgrade and one-year contract extensions
Summary
The Newburg R-II board voted unanimously to proceed with an E-rate–funded network upgrade (district share required), selected a Category 1 provider, and approved one-year extensions for cafeteria services, the NAE evaluation system and therapy contracts.
The Newburg R-II School Board voted unanimously to proceed with a federally subsidized technology upgrade under the E-rate program and approved several one-year contract renewals during its March meeting.
Nut graf: District technology staff presented a multi-part package that includes replacement of wired network switches and Wi‑Fi access points, a stronger firewall and five-year hardware/support arrangements; district staff said roughly 80% of the eligible costs would be covered by the Universal Service Fund/USAC (E-rate) and the district’s share would be about 20%.
District technology staff (identified in the meeting as Dave) explained the scope and funding: "The funding of 80% from the government from the USAC, universal service fund, and then 20% is your responsibility grant," he said, describing equipment replacement, relocation of hardware to the athletic facility and addition of outdoor access points. Staff said the total eligible package was described during the presentation and that an exception in the bid raised the district’s portion to $20,008.50 (district share) on a total listed figure in the discussion of about $78,313 for some line items.
Board members discussed timing, budgetary impact and prebuy logistics; staff said purchases could be signed so delivery and installation occur later but the district must obligate funds in the current spending year. After discussion a motion was made and the board approved moving forward with the district share to secure the E-rate funding; the board recorded a unanimous vote of 7–0.
The board also approved two procurement decisions related to connectivity. Members discussed Category 1 Internet rebids and moved to use Gtech for Category 1 service; the motion carried 7–0.
On contracts, the board approved a one‑year extension of the district’s cafeteria service contract (to cover the 2025–26 year) after staff described staffing changes, a newly hired kitchen manager and menu adjustments. The board also approved a one‑year renewal of the NAE evaluation system used for staff evaluations and renewed occupational and physical therapy service contracts; each motion passed unanimously, 7–0.
Ending: All the formal motions recorded on technology and vendor contracts passed by unanimous board votes; the meeting moved on to scheduling and an eventual motion to enter executive session.
