Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/12/2023 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda Items
Type: Action
Subject: Approval to Purchase Network Switches
Vision 2026:
Operational Excellence Strategies 3
Develop and maintain robust technology systems.
Policy:
Background As presented during yearly Master Technology Plan updates the department is utilizing category 2 E-rate funds to refresh major networking equipment around the district.
File Attachment:
Sentinel Response - Wheaton Community School District 200 - RFP 230021528 Cisco Switch Erate - FINAL 031723 - Signed.pdf
Summary: A 470 E-rate form was submitted under category two qualifications to replace switches at Jefferson, Johnson, Lowell, and Woodland.

For this 470 submission, the district received a total of two quotes. The winning bidder was Sentinel at a total cost of $156,664.80. ($143,434,.80 for hardware, $13,230.00 for purchased services).

A portion of this project will be reimbursed via federal e-Rate funds.
Funding: The total cost of the project has been accounted for in the regular operating budget for the Department of Innovation and Technology.
Board Policy 4.60 Purchases
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Sentinel E-rate contract as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jason Spencer - Exec Director of Innovation and Technology
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Susan Booton Moved, Member Rob Hanlon seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Sentinel E-rate contract as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Chris Crabtree     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Susan Booton     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes