K–12 Education

We Know K-12 Procurement. We're Here to Make It Easy.

Cooperative contracts, board approvals, and compliance requirements—we understand every aspect of public school purchasing and will collaborate with your system to discover the quickest, clearest path ahead.

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97%
Device retrieval rate
at end of year
DeviceSolutions managed fleet data
5 days
Avg. break-fix
repair turnaround
Incl. two-way shipping
72k+
Devices under
active management
DeviceSolutions managed fleet
Education procurement meeting — district administrator reviewing contract documents
Compliance
FERPA-Aligned
CIPA Ready
COPPA Compliant
NIST 800-88 Data Destruction
DPA Available
Cooperative Purchasing

We Know the Pathways.
We'll Help You Navigate Them.

K-12 purchasing does not follow a single path. Whether your district need a formal RFP or can move more quickly through a cooperative contract vehicle, we understand the terrain and will assist you in finding the most efficient and compliance way.

We understand what procurement looks like in a public school system. A whole RFP takes 60 to 120 days, involves numerous departments, and frequently stops when IT priorities change mid-cycle. Cooperative contract vehicles can drastically shorten that schedule – and we know how to assist your district find and qualify for the proper one.

The cooperative purchasing frameworks listed below are the most commonly used by K-12 districts to procure technology services. Each was granted through a competitive bidding process that followed public procurement laws. Tell us where your district stands, and we'll let you know which option is the fastest for you.

Don't see your state contract? Contact us — we'll confirm your purchasing path within one business day.

E&I Cooperative Services
NASPO ValuePoint
Sourcewell
OMNIA Partners
TIPS Network
BuyBoard
State contracts — ask us
Purchase order accepted
Built for Public Education

Privacy & Compliance That
Passes Board Review

We understand what your legal team, corporate office, and school board will ask. We built every aspect of our service on those replies.

Student Data Privacy

FERPA & COPPA Aligned

We never sell or distribute student information. For students under 13, we comply with COPPA regulations through your district's existing consent process. We sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) before we start. It is FERPA compliant. It also addresses state privacy legislation, including Illinois SOPPA and California AB 1584.

Internet Safety

CIPA-Compliant Deployment

We set each device to function with your existing content filter, not to replace it. Your CIPA policy is enforced at the device level. Students can't get around it with a VPN or proxy, even off campus.

End-of-Life Disposition

Certified Data Destruction

All retired equipment is cleansed and data is erased per the federal NIST 800-88 requirements. You get a Certificate of Destruction to retain with your FERPA records—exactly what your district's legal staff will ask for. R2/RIOS is the electronics recycling standard for ethical disposal when physical devices are recycled.

Why Districts Choose Managed Lifecycle

The Numbers That Drive
the Decision

Three data points that appear in every district's budget review — and how a controlled program transforms the calculation.

60%

Broken Devices Arrive Every Week

60% of districts deal with up to ten broken devices per week. A managed loaner program ensures that every student is online the same day, without requiring your IT crew to drop everything to handle it manually.

Source: LocknCharge K–12 Device Research, 2024

6–12%

Lost or Damaged Each Year

More than half of districts lose 6% or more of their fleet each year. Track repair costs per student and a managed ITAD program (device recycling and certified buyback) – to turn that unanticipated budget hit into a fixed, recoverable cost.

Source: Frontline Education District Survey

93%

Planning a Chromebook Refresh in 2026

In 2026, nearly all U.S. school districts (93%) intend to buy Chromebooks. Before you commit to a budget, conduct a fleet audit to map out your AUE dates and repair costs. This will ensure that your board presentation is backed by real figures.

Source: Mordor Intelligence 2025

Full-Cycle Management

One Partner for Every Stage
of Your Device's Life

We eliminate the patchwork of providers, spreadsheets and workarounds your team is juggling now. We work with your admin console, not above it.

01

Procure

Buy Chromebooks and accessories in bulk and save money. Each one is set up and given a tag before it leaves the warehouse.

  • OEM direct sourcing
  • Pre-configured ChromeOS enrollment
  • Asset tagging to district spec
  • Co-op contracts and PO accepted
02

Deploy

Devices arrive at schools ready to go – enrolled, assigned and inventoried.

  • Zero-touch enrollment
  • Student assignment records
  • Serial number and warranty registry
  • Summer refresh logistics covered
03

Manage & Repair

Break-fix handled with a same day supplied loaner. A broken screen shouldn't mean a week of class for a regular student.

  • 5-day avg. depot repair turnaround
  • Loaner pool management
  • Two-way insured shipping
  • Repair cost tracking by student
04

Retire & Recoup

Certified data wipe, appropriate recycling, and any remaining device value credited to your district.

  • NIST 800-88 certified data wipe
  • Certificate of destruction issued
  • Residual buyback value credited back
  • R2/RIOS responsible recycling
72k+
Devices under
active management
DeviceSolutions managed fleet
97%
End-of-year device
retrieval rate
DeviceSolutions fleet data
5 days
Average break-fix
repair turnaround
Including return shipping
$0
Cost of certified
data wipe
Certificate of destruction included
Before Your Free Audit

See What Unmanaged Devices
Are Costing Your District

Adjust the slider to your fleet size. Numbers are updated in real time based on available K-12 district data.

Annual Cost Estimator

How many devices do you handle for students in your district?

Drag to set device count 2,000
Est. annual repair cost
$18,400
Est. annual device loss
$36,000
Total unmanaged risk / yr
$54,400

Estimates are based on published K–12 data: 8% annual damage rate (LocknCharge, 2024); $115 average repair cost, the midpoint of the $60–$170 range of common Chromebook repairs from district fee schedules (LocknCharge, Feb. 2026); 6% annual device loss (Frontline Education District Survey); $300 average device replacement, the midpoint of the $200–$500.74 district schedule range (LocknCharge, 2026) and $200–$400 standard education Chromebook pricing (Mordor Intelligence, 2025). Your actual charges will be different.

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Fleet & AUE Audit

We will check your Chromebook models against Google's Auto Update Expiration (AUE) dates. Then we'll estimate your repair costs for the next three years. You'll find out the value of recycling your old devices and the cost of managed service, per device, each year.

  • AUE date mapping for all Chromebook models in your fleet
  • 3-year repair cost prediction for your fleet size and age
  • Estimated recycle value on your current fleet models
  • Annual cost per device: handled by DeviceSolutions vs. in-house
  • Delivered in 2 business days. No sales call required.

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