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Board approves E-Rate bid and purchase of 1,500 Chromebooks, plans network refresh

Richland School District Governing Board of Trustees · February 11, 2025
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Summary

The board awarded Category 2 E-Rate network electronics to SHI International, approved a 5-year wireless support plan, and authorized purchase of 1,500 Chromebooks to refresh classroom 1:1 devices.

District IT staff reported the winning bidder for Category 2 E-Rate network electronics is SHI International; the equipment and support will provide new wireless access points and network support for the next five years. Mr. Stout told the board the E-Rate award will "provide new wireless access points and support our network infrastructure for the next 5 years." (SEG 006)

The board also approved purchasing 1,500 Chromebooks to refresh classroom devices in a 1:1 configuration. The E-Rate award and Chromebook purchase were approved by unanimous vote, and staff said the purchases align with continuing classroom technology needs.