Templeton Elementary faces $175k–$200k lighting system replacement after vendor discontinues cloud support
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Summary
The regional school district's technology director informed the Select Board that a wireless lighting-control system at Templeton Elementary lost cloud support after the vendor discontinued the product, causing unreliable schedules and controllers. Preliminary replacement quotes range from $175,000 to $200,000. A debate emerged between the school district and town officials over whether town Green Communities funds or district capital should cover the replacement costs.
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· 3 pulledPreliminary one-to-one replacement quotes run $175,000–$200,000
the district and town debated whether town Green Communities funds or district capital would cover costs
the Odyssey lighting-control system installed at Templeton Elementary lost cloud support after the vendor discontinued the product, leaving schedules and controllers unreliable
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