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Board approves $1.42 million device purchase to refresh staff and student devices
Summary
The Board approved a districtwide 2025 device refresh totaling $1,417,238.94 (including a 10% contingency) covering 1,739 devices, to be expended from the 2019 Bond – Technology Related Funds.
The Novi Community School District Board of Education approved a 2025 device refresh on April 24 with a total budget of $1,417,238.94, which includes a 10% contingency ($128,839.90). The package covers 1,739 devices including 600 Dell Pro premium staff devices, 1,000 Chromebooks (model 3120) for students, laptops for staff and specialized machines for robotics and admin offices.
The motion recorded in the minutes reads: "It was moved by Mr. Michener and supported by Mrs. Roney that the Novi Community School District Board of Education approve the 2025 device purchases as listed in the total amount of $1,417,238.94 to be expended from the 2019 Bond – Technology Related Funds." The motion passed 6–0. During discussion, board members asked about potential price increases tied to tariffs; administration noted that a contingency was included.
The board will return the item for final vendor approval at the May 15, 2025 regular meeting as part of the procurement timeline; authorization at this meeting allows staff to proceed under the bond-funded technology allocation.
