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Board pauses elementary iPad purchase after unexpected Apple price increase
Summary
Staff reported an Apple price increase that raised per-device iPad costs by about $100 plus an additional $10 warranty fee; the board rescinded a motion to wait for a revised quote and will revisit the purchase next week.
The board paused action on an elementary iPad purchase after staff reported that Apple raised prices two days after the board’s initial approval. "Each iPad increased by a $100," a staff member said, and staff later reported an additional $10 per device warranty charge that took effect the same day the revised quote was finalized. Staff also said they negotiated a lower finance interest rate to offset some of the increase and that they had a revised quote available to circulate.
Given the new pricing information, the Chair recommended postponing the vote so the board could see the updated quote that reflects the additional costs. The prior motion was rescinded to allow consideration next week under finalized terms. Staff warned that if paperwork had not been submitted to Apple, the original quote could not be honored.
No new contract was approved in the meeting; staff said they would provide the updated pricing and terms in advance of the board’s next scheduled vote.
