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District approves increased Chromebook purchase price; total now $59,850

Rantoul City Schools (District 137) Board of Education · March 31, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved an increased expenditure to purchase HP Fortis Glm Chromebook X175 units (3‑year warranty) for J.W. Eater: $342 per unit for a new total of $59,850, a $5,000 increase from the previously approved quote.

The Board reviewed a procurement update for student devices and approved an increased purchase price for Chromebooks for J.W. Eater.

The district requested Board approval to increase the previously approved Chromebook purchase by $5,000. The units are HP Fortis Glm Chromebook X175 with a three‑year warranty at $342 per unit; the revised total cost presented to the Board was $59,850. The minutes state the cost increase occurred between obtaining the quote and Board approval and that the purchase had been initially approved at the February Board meeting.

No members recorded opposition to the purchase increase in the minutes; the item was presented under the consent/contract approvals portion of the agenda.