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Meeting Date:
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Subject:
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General Fund eRate - LAN Switches, vendor High Point Networks, LLC |
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Strategic Plan Alignment:
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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The Board of Education is asked to approve the expenditure for the purchase of new Local Area Network (LAN) Switch Infrastructure for use at all schools and district buildings with the vendor High Point Networks, LLC. The vendor was selected via an RFP process following District and eRate rules and regulations.
The network switch upgrades will replace 8-year-old aging infrastructure which will increase network performance and the reliability of critical systems such as the wireless network and security cameras throughout the district. |
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Funding:
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Anticipated General Fund eRate @ 20% = $252,980.80
25-10-00-699-00-2845-0734-000-1905
Total Eligible Funding Request = $1,264,904 |
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Recommendation
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The Board of Education approves the expenditure of General eRate funds for the purchase of Local Area Network (LAN) Switches with High Point Networks, upon USAC Funding Commitment, as presented in the February 27, 2024 Board materials. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Tom Sanford - Director of Technology |
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Signed By: |
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David Horner - Chief Financial Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Charlotte Macaluso - Superintendent |
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