Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/9/2025 - 7:00 PM
Category: Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: Approval of Master Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement with First American, for the purpose of purchasing Hubble Middle School Fitness Equipment and Student Devices related to the Chromebook Refresh
Vision 2026:
Operational Excellence Strategies 2
Maintain strong fiscal health of the organization.
Policy:
Background Fitness/Cardio Equipment is a critical part of the Physical Education middle school curriculum and the District currently has a 1:1 Chromebook structure in grades 1-12.
File Attachment:
DocuSign_First_American_Lease_ - April 2025.pdf
Summary: The Technology Department and Business Office have been engaged in reviewing Chromebook and fitness equipment purchase items as described in previous agenda items. Combining both purchases into a single finance was discussed and ultimately, provided CUSD 200 with the greatest value. Three firms were approached, two submitted lease quotes for both purchases and one submitted a lease quote for only the fitness equipment. Only the two submissions for both purchases were considered. Details of the two submissions are below:

1. First American 4-Year Lease Total = $2,131,046.80 ($2,012,475.20 for Chromebooks and $118,571.60 for fitness equipment). The annual combined lease payment is $532,761.70.

2. Providence Capital Network 4-Year Lease Total = $2,139,924 ($2,019,036 for Chromebooks and $120,888 for fitness equipment). The annual combined lease payment is $534,981.

The combined lease agreement from First American is attached. The fitness equipment portion of the total annual lease is $29,642.90, for a 4-year total of $118,571.60. The Chromebook refresh portion of the annual lease is $503,118.80, for a 4-year total of $2,012,475.20
Funding: 10: Education Fund
Board Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Master Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement with First American as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Brian O'Keeffe - Asst Superintendent Business Services
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent