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Board approves multi‑year tech purchase: 366 Chromebooks and other devices
Summary
The board approved MYPA SAA #50985.0 (not to exceed $185,318.38) to buy 366 Chromebooks, 30 desktops, 20 monitors, two interactive boards, software subscriptions and warranty coverage for district use.
The Byron‑Bergen board approved a multi‑year purchasing agreement (MYPA SAA #50985.0) not to exceed $185,318.38 to acquire classroom technology and related services.
Director of Technology and Assessment J. Back described the package: "MYPA SAA #50985.0 which allows the purchase of 366 Chromebooks, 30 desktop computers, 20 monitors, 2 ViewSonic Interactive Boards, software subscription licenses, and extended warranty." The board approved the agreement by a recorded vote of 6 Yes, 0 No.
The purchase aims to refresh classroom devices and maintain warranty and software continuity across grade levels; procurement training on the district's new purchasing system was provided earlier by EDS as reported by Business Administrator L. Prinz.
