East Bernstadt Independent

Computer Hardware Project

East Bernstadt Independent School District has begun purchasing desktops, laptops, and software as a part of the statewide initiative for “Instructional Device Upgrade Project”.  During the first phase of the project East Bernstadt Independent will replace aging hardware and enhance instruction with new more efficient hardware and software.  During the second year of the project the district will see an increase of computers to be used by the students.

The “Instructional Device Upgrade” (IDU) Project was funded through the 2006 General Assembly and provides $50 million in bond funding to the State’s public school districts to replace and purchase computers and software for use by students and teachers.

The Kentucky Department of Education has negotiated with current Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) vendors to achieve a cost savings of approximately 25 percent over current educational pricing.  Compared to pre-existing KETS specs and pricing, IDU pricing will deliver more powerful devices at a higher cost savings for districts.  In some instances the IDU prices represent a 50 percent discount over retail.