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Meeting Date:
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Category:
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Subject:
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Approval of Student Devices Related to Chromebook Refresh and New Career Pathway Courses |
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Vision 2026:
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Operational Excellence Strategies 3 Develop and maintain robust technology systems.
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Background:
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The District currently has a 1:1 Chromebook structure in grades 1-12. The Department of Innovation and Technology also purchases technology equipment for other purposes such as specific materials required of a hired position or curricular class. |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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The District has a typical refresh cycle for Chromebooks. Traditionally, Chromebooks are leased every 4 years to stay current with the evolving technology. This purchase request includes Chromebooks, protective cases for middle school devices and technology equipment in support of PTLW engineering Career Pathway courses that will be offered at both high schools.
The financing (lease) for this purchase (separate action item) will be for a period of 4 years and all equipment will be owned by the District at the end of the lease.
Two quotes for this lease purchase were submitted, with First American being the lowest submission. The cost for this equipment under the lease with First American is $503,118.80 per year, for a total of $2,012,475.20. The lease agreement is attached to the Master Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement Agenda Item. |
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Funding:
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Board Policy: |
4:60 Purchases and Contracts
6:235 Access to Electronic Networks |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of student devices related to the Chromebook refresh and new Career Pathway courses. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Brian O'Keeffe - Asst Superintendent Business Services |
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Signed By: |
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Jeff Schuler - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Julie Kulovits Moved, Member John Rutledge seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of student devices related to the Chromebook refresh and new Career Pathway courses.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 1. | | The motion Carried 6 - 1 | | | | | Brad Paulsen | Yes | | Rob Hanlon | Yes | | Dave Long | Yes | | Angela Blatner | No | | Julie Kulovits | Yes | | Erik Hjerpe | Yes | | John Rutledge | Yes | |
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