Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/12/2025 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval of Fortinet Firewall Upgrade  
Vision 2026:
Operational Excellence Strategies 3
Develop and maintain robust technology systems.
 
Policy:
 
Background:
Firewalls are part of our cybersecurity infrastructure that protects staff and students from malicious cyber threats and other inappropriate web content.  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
This quote is for new firewall hardware, installation, and support as our current solution is up for a refresh.  
Funding:
The total cost for this project is $55,474.18 and has been accounted for as part of our annual department budget allocation.  
Board Policy:
4:60 Purchases and Contracts
6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
 
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve the Fortinet support renewals as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jason Spencer - Exec Director of Innovation and Technology
Signed By:  
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member John Rutledge Moved, Member Julie Kulovits seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board approve the Fortinet support renewals as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes
Erik Hjerpe     Yes
John Rutledge     Yes