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Board approves Chromebook replacements as technology costs rise
Summary
CISD Technology Director Barbi Ernst described a device replacement timeline and increasing costs; the board approved replacing electronic devices (Chromebooks) for the coming year.
CISD Technology Director Barbi Ernst told the board the district is proceeding with a scheduled replacement of electronic devices and noted increasing costs for those devices. The board approved replacing district Chromebooks as part of the consent of business items.
"CISD Technology Director Barbi Ernst discussed the timeline of replacements for devices, as well as the increasing costs," the meeting minutes state. The motion to approve replacing electronic devices was made by Heather Willmann and seconded by Nick Brown and passed 6–0 with one absence.
Why it matters: Device replacement affects classroom instruction, technology budgets and plans for deployment and training. Rising unit costs can increase budgetary demands in the upcoming fiscal year.
What happens next: Technology staff will proceed with procurement and replacement planning in coordination with school leaders and finance staff.
