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Technology Purchasing

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TECHNOLOGY PURCHASING FOR FY12

Unfortunately, due to state and city contracts, we are currently not able to process additional technology orders. It was for this reason that we moved up the technology purchasing deadline to March 19 to accommodate end of fiscal year purchasing for schools and departments. We are currently working on establishing new contracts with our technology vendors for FY13 spending.

Thank you for your understanding with this matter. We welcome the opportunity to work with you on your technology planning and purchasing for the upcoming school year.

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Technology standards and pricing change frequently. Please check this page for the latest information. Pricing listed is subject to change. Additional options and upgrades are available. Feel free to contact Solimar Cruzado/OIIT via email at scruzado@boston.k12.ma.us if you have any questions regarding technology standards, pricing, non-standard technology, scheduling a technology purchasing consultation, and/or if you have any recommendations for new technologies.


FORM 40: (Click on downward arrow to download, save as, and print)Download file "Form 40 - Technology Purchase Request (08262011) .doc"

TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS & PRICING:

For additional OIIT services, click on Educational Technology Resources and/or OIIT Professional Development.

When is a Technology Purchase Request (Form 40) necessary?

  • When purchasing computers (i.e. desktops, laptops, touchscreens), printers, scanners, projectors, document cameras, interactive whiteboards, wireless access points, and software. If you're not sure, simply reach out to OIIT.

Why is a Technology Purchase Request (Form 40) necessary?

  • To ensure compatibility of hardware with existing systems and infrastructure.

  • To ensure conformity with long term technology planning in alignment with the Superintendent’s Agenda.

  • To ensure requested hardware meet instructional & administrative needs.

  • To ensure network infrastructure is in place to support requested hardware.

  • To ensure hardware is tagged & cataloged as BPS property.

Why choose BPS Technology Standards recommended by OIIT?

  • BEST Technology: Hardware/Software has been evaluated by OIIT technology experts and you'll rest assured that it's compatible with existing systems and infrastructure.

  • BEST Service: Computers (i.e. desktops, laptops, touchscreens) come with the standard BPS image and OIIT can service & support equipment.

  • BEST Price: Competitive pricing has been negotiated with vendors and contracts are already in place, ready for you to order!

  • It's EASY!: Pricing listed is all inclusive (hardware, software, services, warranty, shipping).

What if I want to request "Non-Standard" Technology?

  • Please be sure to include all supporting documentation (i.e. item descriptions, specifications, price quotes).

  • All purchases of non-standard technology must abide by BPS Purchasing Guidelines.

  • All non-standard technology requests will be reviewed by technology experts.

  • Non-standard technology must meet BPS minimum specification requirements, must be compatible with existing systems and infrastructure, must conform with long term technology planning in alignment with the Superintendent's Agenda, and must meet instructional & administrative needs.

  • All non-standard technology must be tagged and cataloged by OIIT.

GIFTING TECHNOLOGY: "Public funds cannot be used to provide a prize or gift to an individual. Under the Anti-Aid Amendment of our State Constitution and by order of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, money raised by taxation (i.e., public money) can be used only for public purposes and not for the advantage of private individuals." - BPS Legal Advisor