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16 <br /> remaining proposals were evaluated based upon the weighted criteria and cumulative <br /> scores were given based upon consensus discussion. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact to the County is $3,435,837.66 over the four <br /> (4) year <br /> lease program during the Fiscal Years of 2020-21 through 2023-24, at annual <br /> installments of$858,959.42. Article 46 Sales Tax proceeds would be used to cover the <br /> required annual lease payments, and are included in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City <br /> Schools Technology Plan project within the County's Capital Investment Plan. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to the 7 bids, and asked if there is any requirement <br /> to go with the lowest bid. <br /> Paul Laughton said the most reasonable bid, that also met all the specifications of <br /> the school board, was the bid that was chosen. <br /> Commissioner McKee referred to the financial impact, of$859,000 per year for <br /> the installment for the 4 years, and said the budget book has designated $1.168 million <br /> for CHCSS technology. He asked if the $859,000 will come out of the $1.168 million line <br /> item. <br /> Paul Laughton said yes, with the use of Article 46 tax funds. <br /> Interim CHCCS Superintendent Abele thanked the BOCC for its investment in <br /> technology for both school districts, and he provided some history about the one on one <br /> technology program in CHCCS. <br /> Interim CHCCS Superintendent Abele said if CHCCS is able to utilize other State <br /> monies for technology, it can go back into its CIP and use Article 46 funds for other <br /> purposes. <br /> Chair Rich referred to the one to one take home computers, and asked if that <br /> means every student is taking home a computer. <br /> Interim CHCCS Superintendent Abele said yes. <br /> Chair Rich asked if this is true even for students who may already have a <br /> computer of their own. She asked if funds could be freed up if students already have <br /> computers. <br /> Interim CHCCS Superintendent Abele said it is easier to standardize the process, <br /> hardware and software for both students and teachers when everyone has the same <br /> devices. He said CHCCS does not charge a device fee, but families are allowed to <br /> donate funds if they so choose. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said there are growing concerns about students' privacy <br /> with the one to one computers, and asked if the district are providing policies or <br /> information to parents, and are the students' online activities being monitored. <br /> Interim CHCCS Superintendent Abele said he will follow up with more detailed <br /> information, and there are certain requirements in many areas. He said the Chrome <br /> books do not allow students to download things. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the District uses software to scan what a student <br /> is viewing. <br /> Dave Scott, Interim CHCCS Technology Director, said CHCCS utilizes a web <br /> filter, which extends to home with the Chrome books. He said Software called Securely <br /> monitors for key words, such as those related to self-harm. <br /> Chair Rich asked if a student's privacy is also protected. <br /> Dave Scott said CHCCS does not actively monitor what a student is viewing or <br /> using, unless requested by a teacher because a red flag has appeared. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he would like to see any policies that may exist on <br /> this. He asked if Securely monitors emails, social media, etc. for key words. <br /> Dave Scott said CHCCS uses Securely to monitor the Google Suite. <br /> Commissioner Price asked when these computers will arrive. <br />