H.6. Consider Approval of ParentSquare Communication Platform and Virtual Phone Services Description: The District has used ParentSquare for several years as its primary platform for district, campus, classroom, and family communications. Staff recommends continuing the District’s ParentSquare services and Virtual Phone feature. Virtual Phone allows staff to make and receive school-related calls u

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H.6. Consider Approval of ParentSquare Communication Platform and Virtual Phone Services Description: The District has used ParentSquare for several years as its primary platform for district, campus, classroom, and family communications. Staff recommends continuing the District’s ParentSquare services and Virtual Phone feature. Virtual Phone allows staff to make and receive school-related calls using dedicated district phone numbers without disclosing their personal phone numbers. The agreement is for 3 years at a total cost of $140,140. The cost for the 2026-2027 school year is $44,450 and is included in the current budget.

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