A. 2025 Network Equipment Purchases

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Excellent Educators		Information
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Operations and Support	X

The IT Department received Mini-Bids off of the statewide E-Rate Form 470 application and state contract for purchase of network switches and fiber optic cabling. These purchases are in excess of $90,000 and require Board approval. Director of Technology Chris Whitlock will present and be available to answer questions. The corresponding ANC Group E-Rate 2025 quote and the Encore Technology Group NCDPI Cabling response are attached.

A Motion is in order to approve the network equipment purchases.

Public Attachments:

E-Rate 2025 Aruba.pdf

Encore Response - TCS NCDPI Cabling.pdf

Groups audience:

School Board