PC Computers

Equipment must be manufactured by HP which has been defined as the District standard for new computer purchases for overall standardization, support, and repair purposes. The PC must meet the minimum technical specifications to run Windows 10, in a satisfactory manner, with no modifications or upgrades required; be able to be remotely supported with District technology; and be a make/model/configuration that the District can support with the imaging process.

The following is a list of HP that the district supports for any use:

• HP ProDesk 600 Series
• HP EliteBooks 840 Series
• HP ProBook 440 Series

The systems must have at least an Intel Core i5-Series processor or greater, and a minimum of 4 GB RAM.

If the make and model of your donation is not listed above, it may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the actual computer themselves and quantity. Please contact Technology Services.

Mac Computers

The Mac must meet the minimum technical specifications to run the latest version of macOS (as of writing, macOS Catalina 10.15), in a satisfactory manner, with no modifications or upgrades required; be able to be remotely supported with District technology; and be a make/model/configuration that the District can support with the imaging process.

All Mac systems must have at least an Intel Core i5 processor or greater, and a minimum of 4 GB RAM and manufacturered 2012 or later.

iPads

The iPad must meet the minimum technical specifications to run the latest version of iPadOS (as of this writing, iPadOS 13) in a satisfactory manner, with no modifications or upgrades required; be unenrolled from Find My iPad; and support enrollment into the Jamf Pro Mobile Device Management system.

Chromebooks

The minimum technical specifications are set forth in order that the computer be capable of running the latest version of ChromeOS, in a satisfactory manner, with no modifications or upgrades required; be supported by the Google Chrome Device Management System, and have at least two years left before the model's Auto Update Expiration Date (https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en). 

The following is a list of HP Chromebooks that the district supports for any use:

• HP Chromebook 11A G6 EE
• HP Chromebook 14 G5

Required Licensing

School sites or Departments that accept approved donations must pay for any applicable Microsoft, Jamf Pro, or Chrome Device licensing fees.  This licensing is required so that the Technology Services Department can manage the donated device and support it throughout it's remaining lifecycle.

Monitors:

BUSD does not accept CRT monitors. All monitor must be the flat-panel type (LCD/LED) and must be a minimum screen size of 19".

Projectors:

BUSD accepts almost any Epson projectors with a minimum brightness of 2200 lumens, a native resolution of 1280x720 or greater, and network capable. All other makes and model will be looked at on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the specifications and maintenance costs (bulb life, bulb cost, filter replacement).

Printers:

No printers will be accepted as donations, due to the district's use of a managed print service to provide district-wide printing via a 3rd party vendor.

Networking Equipment:

The District is standardized on Cisco for both wired and wireless networking equipment. The District will consider on a case-by-case basis the donation of Cisco switches and wireless access points. Consumer and "prosumer" networking equipment will not be accepted.

Servers:

The District is standardized on Cisco UCS for overall standardization, support, and repair purposes. The District will consider on a case-by-case basis the donation of Cisco UCS servers.

Other Technology Equipment:

If the Technology equipment you wish to donate does not fall under any of the above guidelines, please contact Technology Services.

Next Steps:

If you would like to donate acceptable technology equipment, submit a Technology Gift Request Form to the Administrative Secretary, Technology Services.  This form is available on-line here.

This will facilitate proper board approval and so that a work order can be generated to have the equipment tagged as BUSD property. Technology Services will not provide any services to donated equipment until it is tagged as BUSD property and board approved. Technology Services will not provide parts or repairs of donated equipment that is outside the specifications set-forth above.

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