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High school to use district MacBooks and end BYOD option
What happened
The technology director announced that all four high-school grades would receive district MacBooks for 2026–27 and that the bring-your-own-device option would end.
Why it matters to families
The change standardizes classroom devices and district management. Officials also described student transition support and a device-replacement process.
The evidence
The March 17 recording announces the MacBook decision around 43:02–43:40 and confirms all four grades and the planned end of BYOD around 53:24–54:09. The record does not identify an exact MacBook model or a per-device purchase price.
The source
Board of Education recording: Board of Education Meeting March 17, 2026See the full record for Pleasantville Union Free School District.
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