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Board approves $106,162 purchase of 200 teacher laptops
Summary
Trustees approved a purchase of 200 teacher laptops (vendor recommended: Dell) at a total cost reported as approximately $106,162, using local funds. Technology staff outlined deployment plans and compatibility with existing docking stations.
Administration requested board approval to purchase 200 teacher laptops to replace aging devices, noting many teacher laptops had been in service nine years and some were no longer compatible with supported Windows updates. Technology staff said multiple quotes were solicited and Dell was recommended based on cost and specifications; the total cost was presented as $106,162 and local funds are budgeted to cover the purchase.
During discussion, trustees asked about deployment and whether the devices would come preloaded; technology staff (Mr. Deese) said they will reimage devices with the district enterprise image and that existing Dell docking stations are compatible so no additional docking purchases are anticipated. Administration recommended approval; the board approved the purchase 7-0.
