District to seek bids for high‑school network upgrade; E‑Rate would cover ~60% of eligible costs

Dr. Murray (Speaker 14), the district technology presenter, asked for board permission to post a bid for wireless access points and network switches for the high‑school renovation. He explained the upgrade is part of the district’s hardware replacement cycle as the high school expands connectivity (from 5–6 network closets to 14) to support more digital systems (clocks, HVAC, intercoms, wireless devices).

Murray said the E‑Rate program would reimburse about 60% of eligible equipment costs, leaving local funding responsibility of roughly 40 percent, and outlined a procurement timeline that anticipates vendor selection in January and board approval of the award in February after required posting and review.

Next steps: the board will consider a motion next week to approve permission to go out to bid; upon successful bidding and award the administration will return to the board for final equipment approval and contract authorization.