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Board approves internet-infrastructure contract to boost school connectivity
Summary
Board voted to approve a contract that would use federal connectivity funds and district reimbursements to upgrade wireless infrastructure across schools.
The board considered a proposal to use federal connectivity funding and other district resources to upgrade wireless infrastructure in schools. Staff explained the program—s goals and funding sources and recommended the contract to improve district wireless capacity.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the eligible products and the recommended contract for technology upgrades; the board voted in favor and the motion was announced as passing on the record. Staff said the program will rely on a mix of federal program dollars and an e-waste reimbursement fund to pay for equipment and implementation.
Board members asked for continued monitoring of vendor performance and clarity on future maintenance costs; staff said they will return with a timeline and reporting metrics for project oversight.
