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Board approves $84,288.40 in early technology purchases; eRate to cover most network upgrade
Summary
To avoid anticipated price increases tied to chip shortages, the board approved $55,310.40 in Dell purchases and $28,978 in Apple purchases for 2026–27 and approved an eRate contract for network switches (total $62,751) with USAC covering $50,200.80.
The board voted to approve early procurement of technology equipment for the 2026–2027 school year, citing potential price increases related to computer chip shortages. The purchases approved were $55,310.40 from Dell and $28,978.00 from Apple, totaling $84,288.40. The motion was moved by Summer Bukeavich and seconded by John Hitesman; roll call vote recorded unanimous approval.
Separately, the board approved an eRate Category 2 contract for 12 Juniper switches and 6 network data cables with a total cost of $62,751.00. According to the motion record, USAC will cover $50,200.80 of the cost and the district will pay $12,550.20. The motion to accept the eRate bid was moved by Ben Brigandi and seconded by Kimberly Kohler and passed on a unanimous roll call.
