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Center ISD approves two E-Rate telecommunications bids totaling $106,778.26 and a $4,000/month contract

Center Independent School District Board of Trustees · December 12, 2024
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Summary

The board reviewed 22 E-Rate bids, approved CRW's Category II bid for $106,778.26 and approved an ETEX Category I contract at $4,000 per month; the district requested a March update on device inventory.

The Center ISD Board reviewed 22 E-Rate bids and approved two that met district criteria at the Dec. 12 meeting.

Technology Director Richard Miller explained the E-Rate process and presented the two qualifying bids: CRW for Category II at $106,778.26 and ETEX for Category I listed at $144,000. The board voted to approve the ETEX contract at $4,000 per month and separately approved the CRW Category II bid for $106,778.26; both actions carried 6-0.

Board members asked for an update at the March board meeting on current computer and Chromebook inventory and future needs to align equipment purchases with E-Rate funding and category eligibility.

The votes were recorded as motions on the floor and carried without any recorded dissent. The minutes do not attach the full bid documents; the board received the detailed bid information from staff prior to voting.