Richland One Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting 10-19-2026

Richland One Facilities and Finance Committee meeting, October 19, 2026: The committee received an information update on the district’s 2026 student-device rollout. IT staff reported that about 29,000 devices were positioned for support, including 6,100 additional devices added to the inventory; the presentation also cited 22,728 devices maintained in the warehouse and 700 reserve laptops and iPads. Purchasing began in May with early coordination with Dell, and devices were staged and delivered directly to schools. Staff said early purchasing and coordination with the device and staging vendors helped ensure delivery before the school year; tariff-related price increases were noted, but no spending amount or contract award was reported.

Committee members asked about device repairs, staff assignments, replacement planning, cybersecurity, and rules for damage or loss. Staff said a replacement plan is being developed and that proposed language on repair costs and responsibility may be brought to the board. The district is also developing a broader technology plan and discussing clearer expectations for classroom technology use. No procurement vote, motion, or spending approval was identified.