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Committee questions tech budget increase; E-Rate explained as partial federal reimbursement
Summary
Committee member Stephanie Moll asked about a notable Technology budget increase; Finance Director William Wang described budgeting assumptions and Mr. Coon explained the federal E‑Rate program that helps reimburse schools for eligible telecommunications and internet costs.
Stephanie Moll questioned a notable increase in the Technology budget line. William Wang described his budgeting approach: he assumes employees will select higher-cost benefits and that any unused amounts create carryover savings that help fund expenses, a philosophy that contributes to conservative budgeting for benefit and technology lines.
Wendy Coates asked about office equipment purchases and Wang said he would check and report back. Mr. Coon joined to explain the federal E‑Rate program, which "helps save schools money through partial reimbursements" and is used to replace outdated products and make eligible repairs and upgrades.
