Board hears proposal to renew web-hosting and adopt ParentSquare for district communications
February 05, 2026 | Downingtown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The district's technology and communications staff recommended two multi-year contracts: a five-year renewal for the district content-management/web-hosting system for $41,750 and a five-year contract for ParentSquare, a mass-communication platform, priced at $39,000 for the initial term to replace Blackboard.
Staff explained the vendor's list price is $6 per student but said the district negotiated below the state-consortium rate for the first two years; after that point the contract would move to a consortium rate that raises the annual cost to about $58,500 for the later years of the agreement. The vendor representative noted an opt-out clause is available if the district is not satisfied after the initial period.
Board members sought clarity on long-term costs and whether the district can terminate if the service falls short; staff confirmed an opt-out clause is included and said communications staff will monitor performance. The board did not complete a final vote on the contracts during this meeting; the items were presented as action items for the agenda.
Staff explained the vendor's list price is $6 per student but said the district negotiated below the state-consortium rate for the first two years; after that point the contract would move to a consortium rate that raises the annual cost to about $58,500 for the later years of the agreement. The vendor representative noted an opt-out clause is available if the district is not satisfied after the initial period.
Board members sought clarity on long-term costs and whether the district can terminate if the service falls short; staff confirmed an opt-out clause is included and said communications staff will monitor performance. The board did not complete a final vote on the contracts during this meeting; the items were presented as action items for the agenda.
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