Baldwin Park USD Will Provide 800 Compaq Laptops for Teachers.BALDWIN PARK Baldwin Park, city (1990 pop. 69,330), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles, in the fertile San Gabriel valley; settled 1870, inc. 1956. Its industries include metal fabrication, printing, and plastics manufacturing. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 1999-- The Baldwin Park Unified School District's goal to be at the forefront in the field of technology has taken a major step forward. The Board of Education has approved a plan to lease 800 notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. for the 730 K-12 teachers in the school district. "We are proud that our Board of Education is committed to a first-class education for the students of Baldwin Park, one that is technology-rich," said Dr. Susan SUSAN Smallest Univalue Segment Assimilating Nucleus SUSAN Sub Saharan African Network SUSAN Smart Ultrasonic System for Aircraft NDE C. Parks, superintendent of schools. "The Board fully understands the need for all teachers to have daily access to technology in order to develop skills and confidence. Only then will we have an explosion of technology in all of our classrooms. Ultimately, access to technology will be part of every student's school experience every day." Educators throughout the district are excited about getting the computers, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Diane Eldridge, an Elwin Elementary School elementary school: see school. teacher who is president of the Baldwin Park Education Association. "They are all excited and can't wait to get the new computers," she said. Educators are expected to receive Compaq notebooks, equipped with the latest software programs and a carrying case, in May. The computers will be leased because it allows the district to return the equipment after three years and prior to the expiration EXPIRATION. Cessation; end. As, the expiration of, a lease, of a contract, or statute. 2. In general, the expiration of a contract puts an end to all the engagements of the parties, except to those which arise from the non- fulfillment of obligations created of the warranty. The district could also choose to purchase the laptops at the end of the lease period. |
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