[Vision2020] 180M computer contract divides Idaho lawmakers

[Tom Hansen]

Courtesy of KHQ at:

http://www.khq.com/story/19930604/180m-computer-contract-divides-idaho-lawmakers
 
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180M computer contract divides Idaho lawmakers

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The 8-year, $180 million pact with Hewlett-Packard Co. for laptops required under public schools chief Tom Luna's education overhaul is dividing Idaho's Republican lawmakers.

Rep. Lynn Luker of Boise said Friday during a meeting inside the Capitol the price was "double pretty much what we anticipated."

Sen. John Goedde of Coeur d'Alene countered it's only 10% above estimates.

Who's right?

In 2011, Luna estimated the 5-year cost at $70.8 million, or $14.6 million annually.

For the first five years of the actual HP contract, the cost is $82 million, about 16% higher, conceded Luna spokeswoman Melissa McGrath.

And over eight years, the average annual cost runs $22.5 million, well over Luna's estimate when calculated yearly.

Voters weigh in on the computers and Luna's additional education changes Nov. 6.

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Seeya at the polls, Moscow, because . . .

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Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"We're a town of about 23,000 with 10,000 college students.  The college students are not very active in local elections (thank goodness!)."

- Dale Courtney (March 28, 2007)


 
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