Georgetown ISD officials approved contracts for fiber optic networks to be installed at three new campuses that are currently under construction at a March meeting.
What happened
Trustees approved a contract with Astound Business Solutions to provide the infrastructure and service for fiber optic networks at Elementary School No. 12, Middle School No. 5 and High School No. 4 on March 25.
The contract includes $1.6 million in construction costs, which the district expects to be reduced to $640,000 after it is reimbursed through the state's e-Rate program, district documents show. It is funded by the 2024 bond.
