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Council hears report: high school approved sale of 740 laptops for $140,886
Summary
In committee reports the council was told the Northern Valley Regional board approved the sale of 740 decommissioned laptop units for $140,886; councilors described the district’s 1-to-1 laptop program and the rationale for the 4-year replacement cycle.
During committee reports Councilor Norte summarized recent action by the Northern Valley Regional High School board: the board approved the sale of 740 decommissioned units and expects proceeds of $140,886. He explained the district’s 1-to-1 laptop program issues, how incoming freshmen receive devices for a four-year cycle, and how resale values decline when decommissioning is delayed beyond that cycle.
Councilors reiterated that municipal authority over the regional school board is limited but took the report as context in light of the public commenter’s allegations earlier in the meeting. Norte said $216 per unit was achievable for certain 2021 units while older units fetch less and that timing of decommissioning affects resale value.
