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Board approves early Chromebook and desktop purchases as chip prices spike
Summary
District voted to accelerate purchases of Chromebooks and desktops to avoid expected price increases tied to shifting chip production; staff said desktop prices rose by about $63 in five days and the district will recycle surplus devices.
Staff (S3) told the board that global chip supply changes have already pushed desktop prices up and that acting now avoids higher future costs. The board voted to approve the Chromebook and desktop purchases proposed on state/district contracts.
Staff noted recent quotes showing rapid price increases ("it had already gone up $63 for the desktops, in 5 days") and explained replacement and surplus procedures for retired devices, including certified recycling. Staff also described that some server purchases were deferred because of high prices.
