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Board approves Wi‑Fi access point replacement (largely E‑Rate funded) and a three‑month voice‑service extension
Summary
The board approved a consent agenda that included replacing building Wi‑Fi access points (approx. $32,000, with an estimated $24,000 E‑Rate reimbursement) and a three‑month extension of the district's voice contract to allow staff time to plan a full replacement.
During the consent agenda the board approved a plan to replace Internet access points across district buildings and a short extension to the voice‑over‑IP contract.
Staff said the Wi‑Fi upgrade work is estimated at about $32,000 and is eligible for the federal E‑Rate discount program; the district will pay upfront and expects an E‑Rate reimbursement of roughly $24,000, leaving an estimated net district cost around $9,000. The board approved the consent agenda item by voice vote.
Staff also explained the voice contract amendment: the district currently uses a voice‑over IP telephone system installed under a long‑standing contract; the amendment adds a three‑month extension to allow time to plan a comprehensive replacement. Staff said the short extension is reimbursable through E‑Rate as well.
Board members asked clarifying questions about lifecycle and timing; staff confirmed the current access points are nearing eight to nine years old and that the short voice extension provides breathing room to design a replacement without service interruption.
The agenda item passed with a standard motion and voice vote; the board did not discuss additional technology purchases at length at this meeting.
