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Board approves $521,648.70 Chromebook purchase amid discussion of tech strategy
Summary
Provo board approved a $521,648.70 purchase of Chromebooks and discussed forming a tech committee to review device use and lifecycle; board voted unanimously to approve the purchase.
The Provo City School District board approved a large purchase request for Chromebooks totaling $521,648.70 during the May 26 business meeting.
Discussion earlier in the meeting touched on reducing Chromebook purchases, classroom digital use, and managing aged devices; staff said retired elementary devices are disposed of or held as temporary replacements. The motion to approve the Chromebook purchase was made by Lisa Boyce, seconded by Melanie Hall, and carried with recorded ayes from attending board members.
The board noted it will form a tech committee to advise on device lifecycle and classroom technology needs. The motion text and vote were recorded in open meeting minutes.
