Board approves Aruba wireless and Juniper support purchase under E-rate

The Battle Ground Public School Board approved the district’s request to buy Aruba wireless equipment and a Juniper support agreement under its E-rate application and to fund the purchases from the capital levy.

Scott (IT staff) told the board the package was part of a single E-rate application and that the district’s free-and-reduced rate qualifies it for a roughly 60% discount on eligible services. “Our percentage discounts determined by our free and reduced rate, we are eligible for 60% discounts on all services if they are covered by the program,” he said. Staff noted some components (for example, redundant power supplies) were not eligible for E-rate funding.

Board members voted to approve the equipment and support purchase as presented. Staff said ongoing support agreements will cover software updates and access to vendor support channels; the district will monitor total lifecycle costs and E-rate eligibility for each component.