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Prop C
Proposition C: Technology Equipment Refresh
Estimated Cost: $44.1 Million
Proposition C includes the following:
Technology equipment refreshes across the district
Replacement of student and staff laptops, desktops, iPads, and monitors and upgrades to the Graphic Arts printing and production equipment
Technology Equipment Refresh
This initiative replaces devices that are out of warranty or no longer supported for security and functionality updates. Devices are refreshed on a five-year cycle to maintain performance and security.
Estimated device quantities over five years:
20,753
Student Laptops
4,583
Student Desktops
2,972
Staff Laptops
4,674
Staff Desktops
1,436
Monitors
20,868
iPads
Graphic Arts Equipment Updates
The Graphic Arts department supports high-volume and large-format printing needs across the district. Proposed updates include:
The Graphic Arts department supports high-volume and large-format printing orders across the district. Proposition C graphic updates include:
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One large-format printer
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Replacement of a high-volume paper cutter
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Replacement of a cutter/creaser/perforator/folder machine
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Four new Wacom digital illustration tablets
Replacement of a high-volume paper cutter
Replacement of a cutter/creaser/perforator/folder machine
Four new Wacom tablets
Understanding the Cost Estimates for Proposition C
Device costs are based on current vendor quotes and include a 15% buffer to account for potential price increases and implementation costs. This ensures the district can maintain purchasing power over the five-year refresh cycle.
| Devices** | Number of Devices | Budget* |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors | 1,436 | $330,280 |
| Student Laptops (Refresh) | 20,753 | $20,047,398 |
| Student Desktops | 4,583 | $5,270,450 |
| Staff Laptops | 2,972 | $4,443,140 |
| Staff Desktops | 4,674 | $5,375,100 |
| iPads | 20,868 | $8,399,370 |
| Graphic Arts Equipment | 1 | $250,000 |
Total: $44,125,738
*Projects are preliminary and subject to change. The amounts of projects are based on preliminary cost estimates from district consultants and are subject to change.
**Devices that are no longer under warranty
FAQs for Proposition C
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Laptops include larger batteries for extended use, are built for durability, and come with a 5-year accidental damage warranty to reduce long-term repair costs.
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Chromebooks are less durable, have shorter warranties, and limited functionality. Implementing them would require new infrastructure and increased local budget demands.
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Devices are sold to certified resellers who securely wipe data and pay Lamar CISD based on market value. In May 2025, 120 desktops and 201 laptops were sold for a combined $10,861.
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Staff computers must support multitasking across web apps (Skyward, Canvas), locally installed software (Word, Excel), and background tools (content filters, antivirus, system monitoring).
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