WiFi contract

WiFi deal: Several bidders had Idaho ties

The decision on a controversial WiFi contract was supposed to come down to price, technology and experience. But several bidders were hardly shy about playing up their Idaho connections.

WiFi deal: How ENA got the contract

How did Education Networks of America win a multiyear high school WiFi installation contract — even though four bidders beat the company’s price? Let’s take a deeper dive into the scoring process, and the state’s documentation.

Four bidders beat WiFi contractor’s price

Education Networks of America received a controversial state high school WiFi contract — even though four bids came in at a lower price. However, ENA received high marks in two other categories: technology and experience.

WiFi deal: State downplays discrepancy

In initial media reports — and in its own request for bids — state superintendent Tom Luna’s office erroneously said that more than 300 schools could qualify for WiFi hookups. But the department said the error did not affect the overall price of the controversial project.

The WiFi contract issue: catching up

Missed the latest on the WiFi contract story — from late Friday afternoon and over the weekend? Here’s the latest.

Building a ‘highway:’ Boise opts for WiFi deal

The Boise School District opposed Proposition 3, the school technology law rejected by voters in November. But the district has signed onto one remnant idea from the law: taking part in a state-provided WiFi network.

About 200 schools may opt for WiFi service

On Friday, Superintendent Tom Luna’s office touted the statewide reach of the new WiFi service. But the exact number of schools that will receive WiFi under a controversial state contract is not yet clear.

Coeur d’Alene rejects state WiFi service

Today’s WiFi roundup. One of the state’s largest school districts decides to buy its service from a local contractor. And is the state raiding education reform money to finance the controversial contract?

Otter sides with WiFi contract critics

Five days after Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna signed a controversial WiFi contract, Gov. Butch Otter has broken his silence. “It’s not necessarily how I would have done it.”

More details, tidbits on the WiFi contract

How many schools are eligible to get WiFi service, under a controversial state contract? What’s the timetable? And how were bids graded? Answers to these questions — and a few more.