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Board approves technology order to move high schools toward MacBook Neo devices
Summary
The board approved a technology purchase to transition high‑school devices toward MacBook Neo laptops, citing education discounts that bring the cost close to iPad levels and greater production capability for students.
District technology staff presented a plan to replace or augment classroom iPads with MacBook Neo laptops at the high‑school level and asked the board for formal approval of the order.
Jake (speaker S3) described the MacBook Neo as "basically a laptop that is, sturdy built for students" and said Apple provided deep education discounts that narrowed the price difference with iPads. The board discussed prior conversations about the order and then moved and approved the purchase as presented in the board packet.
Staff said the order is part of the district’s regular multi‑year technology cycle and that some newer iPads purchased recently will continue in use for younger grades. The district will proceed with procurement and deployment planning for the coming school year.
