Board approves Chromebook lease buyout — about 9,262 devices for $370,480

Chief of Operations Teresa Webster introduced an action to purchase Chromebooks through a lease buyout as part of the district’s routine maintenance and refresh program. Dr. Lianne Scherer, director of technology and information services, joined the presentation.

The presenters recommended awarding a contract to Insight Investments for the purchase of student Chromebooks. Simona Beatty and others referenced the district’s broader device-refresh strategy to reduce repair costs by sourcing components and moving to direct purchases.

The presentation listed 9,262 student Chromebooks at a total cost of $370,480. The motion text in the transcript contains some garbled numerals but the presentation and discussion identify the purchase quantity as approximately 9,262 devices and the cost as $370,480.

Director Kemp moved to approve the contract; Director Olsen seconded. The board approved the motion on a roll-call vote of 5 to 0.

Next step: finalize contract execution with Insight Investments and incorporate the devices into the district’s refresh and repair inventory plans.