Donated technology equipment may serve as a valuable addition to a school's technology infrastructure, but please keep in mind that there is a "hidden cost" in accepting donated computers. This includes increased time for service, cost of spare parts and other factors.
Such donations may serve as an unfortunate drain on school and district staff and fiscal resources if they do not meet minimum standards or if they are not in good condition.
"Donated equipment" refers to equipment previously used by individuals or corporations. It does not refer to non-standard equipment purchased new for the purpose of donating to a school. All new equipment must meet district purchasing standards.
To ensure that schools can benefit from donated equipment, it is important for all school sites and donors to follow the quidelines below.*
Please note that there can be no expectation that donated equipment will be able to be repaired if it becomes inoperable.
MINIMUM STANDARDS
Windows PC Computers
- No more than 4 years old, in complete working order
- Pentium 4 processor
- 1GB RAM
- 20 GB hard drive
- CD-ROM drive
- 10/100 network card
- Windows XP+
- All system and driver software
Apple Computers
- No more than 4 years old, in complete working order
- Intel processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 20 GB hard drive
- CD-ROM drive
- 10/100 network card
- OS 10.2+
- System CDs preferred
Servers
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Monitors
Software
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Fully licensed
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Documentation where needed, including installation code
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Certificates of authenticity where applicable
Laser Printers
- HP/Brother preferred
- No more than 3 years old, in complete working order
Inkjet Printers
- HP preferred
- No more than 2 years old, in complete working order
- Not recommended for Office/OSIRIS use
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If you have any questions, contact Technology & Information Services for planning and technical assistance:
* Please note: These guidelines are meant to be firm in order to protect schools from accepting donations that may not be helpful to them. In some rare cases, it may be possible to accept donations that deviate slightly from the guidelines. This may be done only if: 1.) there is a compelling reason to do so, and 2.) a school receives advance permission from TIS.