Specifications for acceptance of donated computers, printers, and monitors.

Computers:

Equipment must be manufactured by Apple or Dell which has been defined as the District standard for new computer purchases for overall standardization, support, and repair purposes. The computer must be less than four years old. The minimum technical specifications require that the computer be capable of running OS 10.4 and above or Windows XP Service Pack 2 and above, in a satisfactory manner, with no modifications or upgrades required. Dell computers must be Dell OptiPlex for desktops and Dell Latitude for laptops.

Printers:

Printers must be manufactured by Xerox which has been defined as the District standard for new printer purchases for overall standardization, support, and repair purposes. It must be less than three years old. No inkjets will be accepted due to the prohibitive cost of the ink cartridges.

Monitors:

Must be flat panels, not CRTs and must be a minimum screen size of 15”.

Note:

If a site receives a donation of acceptable technology hardware, the site must fill out and submit Form 100079 (DW-20) to the Executive Secretary, Support Services.  This form is available on-line - Click Here (Intranet site).  

The site will also need to submit a copy of Form 100079 (DW-20) to TIS – Attn:  RADAR so that a Ticket can be generated to have the equipment tagged and etched as CUSD property.  TIS will not provide support for any items not asset tagged as CUSD property.  TIS will not provide any parts for repairs to donated equipment.

Equipment is donated to the District and/or a specific school site and cannot be donated to a specific person or room. Equipment will not be moved from site to site.  Staff members may not remove donated equipment if they leave CUSD.