Why did the district continue to spend money on technology, including the new phone system, while there is a budget shortfall?
Capital project funds, which pay for technology, cannot be used for operational expenses as defined by state law and cannot be used to address budget shortfalls. The replacement phone system was approved by the Spring 2008 Tech Levy. The previous phone system and it’s associated software was no longer supported by the manufacturer. This end of life status made the district extremely vulnerable in terms of having an extended downtime with our main communication tool. In addition, the state also does not provide general funds for technology.
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