This article is to document the expected lifecycle of educational technology supported in Knox County Schools.
| Device Category | Expected Life (Years) | Current Model(s) | Expected Retirement Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Devices | 5 |
Dell Chromebook 3120 (2-in-1 and Clamshell) | 2030 |
| Student Devices | 5 |
HP Fortis 11 G10 (Clamshell) | 2030 |
| Staff Devices | 5 |
Apple MacBook Air M3 | 2030 |
| Staff Devices | 5 |
Dell Latitude 5450 | 2030 |
| Classroom AV | 7 |
Promethean ActivPanel 9 Premium | 2032 |
| Network Equipment | 7 |
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| VOIP Phone Handsets | 10 |
The devices below are no longer the current model. Their expected retirement year is listed below. This year can be modified by the manufacturer or district requirements.
| Device Category | Model | Expected Retirement Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student Devices | Dell Chromebook 3110 (2-in-1 and Clamshell) | 2029 |
| Student Devices | Dell Chromebook 3100 (2-in-1 and Clamshell) | 2028 |
| Staff Devices | Apple MacBook Air M2 | 2029 |
| Staff Devices | Apple MacBook Air M1 | 2029 |
| Staff Devices | Apple MacBook Air/Pro Retina 2020 | 2026 |
| Staff Devices | Apple MacBook Air/Pro 2019 or Older | 2025 |
| Staff Devices | Dell Latitude 5330 | 2029 |
| Staff Devices | Dell Latitude 5310 | 2025 |
| Classroom AV | Promethean ActivPanel Titanium (AP7) | 2030 |