Chromebook refresh, cybersecurity and three school buses top non-labor asks

Feb 4, 2026

Technology staff requested a $500,000 increase for Chromebook/PC refresh, E-rate matching and security priorities; transportation staff requested replacement of three school buses at about $130,000 each as part of a multi-year fleet plan and shared maintenance-cost examples.

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During the non-labor portion of the presentation the technology director requested a $500,000 increase to fund Chromebook and PC refresh cycles, E-rate category-2 matching and a pool for security and peripheral hardware such as cameras and servers. The presenter said the additional funds would improve the device refresh rate from around an 11% Chromebook refresh toward a 20% cycle and allow the division to use E-rate discounts more effectively.

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