Budget PlanningInformation TechnologyDetected Jun 30, 2026

The FY27 preliminary budget allocates specific line items for technology support, instructional software, web hosting services, internet/E‑Rate, administrative software, social worker software, athletic director software, and professional tech services. Technology support is budgeted at 30000, instructional software at 10000, web hosting at 2625, internet/E‑Rate at 600, admin software at 8050, athletic director software at 4500, social worker software at 500, and professional tech services at 1000. These allocations indicate the district expects to maintain or adjust multiple IT and software subscriptions and services in FY27, but no vendors are named in the document.This is relevant to IT and EdTech vendors as they can position themselves for renewals, replacement of existing tools, or supplemental solutions that fit within or expand these budget categories. Conversations could focus on improving value in these budgeted areas and aligning to E‑Rate and instructional priorities ahead of any formal solicitations.

Line items: 10.1110.310 Technology Support 30000; 10.1110.314 Instructional Software 10000; 10.1110.319 Web Hosting 2625; 10.1110.340 Internet/ERATE 600; 10.2113.314 Social Worker Software 500; 10.2320.311 Admin Software 8050; 10.2520.310 Prof Tech Services 1000; 10.1500.314 Athletic Director Software 4500.

Dalzell SD 98FY27 technology support, software, and web hosting budgeted

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