• TECHNOLOGY DONATION GUIDELINES

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    DO YOU HAVE AN ITEM TO DONATE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW? CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT (208) 525-7500.

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    We appreciate your willingness to help your local schools and want to provide you with information to help you determine if your equipment can be of use. When new equipment is purchased we follow standard purchasing procedures. The current District standard is HP or Apple computers and HP laser printers. This equipment is maintained, supported and repaired by District personnel. Standardization allows us to reduce costs related to staff time required for equipment repair and support.

    Equipment Donations

    Computers

    Donated computers must meet or exceed the following standards in order to run the software that is currently being used in our schools:

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    Apple:

    • Intel i5 or i7 processor
    • Capable of running OS 13.1
    • 4 GB RAM
    • 1g LAN Ethernet connectivity
    • 250 GB hard drive
    • 15"or larger color monitor for laptop, 17” or larger color monitor for desktop
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    Windows PC:

    • Intel i5 or i7 processor
    • 2.8 Ghz
    • Capable of running Windows 10
    • 4 GB RAM
    • 1g LAN Ethernet connectivity
    • 250 GB hard drive
    • 24” or larger flat panel color monitor for desktop
    • Computers donated without Windows 10 must be certified to satisfy Windows 10 or newer Hardware Compatibility Standards.

    Printers

    • HP Laser printers that are Ethernet ready
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    • Donations that do not meet these minimum standards will not be accepted, unless the school/department agrees to cover the costs of upgrading the equipment prior toaccepting the donation.
    • Schools/Departments are responsible for purchasing software, and any additional costs for power, network, or facility needed to accommodate the new equipment.
    • The District maintains the right to determine the cost effectiveness of maintaining and repairing donated equipment.

    Software Donations

    • Include the license(s) for operation and media shipped by the publisher.
    • The software cannot be a version where the donor has paid for an upgrade, and wishes to donate the old version. This would be a violation of copyright agreement with the publisher.
    • The software must be applicable to district curriculum.
    Download District Technology Donation Guidelines