Education Technology

District Lease

Published: 7/15/2024 11:12 AM

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Pursuant to KRS 65.944(1)(b) and 702 KAR 3:340, school districts must receive approval from Kentucky's education commissioner before entering into leases that exceed $100,000.

On average the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) annually receives close to 30 leases of more than $100,000 that must be approved. Close to 50% of these leases will be fiber lines that districts use to connect their schools to KDE's internet hub. About 25% will be leases for copiers/printers and 22% will be a financial payment plan to immediately obtain computers and pay for them over a period of years. The remaining 3% is mainly for phone systems or property/land/buildings.

Districts should submit leases that exceed $100,000 to leasesover100K@education.ky.gov along with a completed Local Board Attorney Certification form which is incorporated by reference in 702 KAR 3:340. 


The district will need to work directly with the vendor regarding any changes or additional documentation as needed or identified during the KDE evaluation process. The official approval e-mail to your district will come from KDE's Commissioner's Office.​


Office of Education Technology
Division of School Technology Planning and Project Management
300 Sower Blvd., 4th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-2020
Fax (502) 564-1519


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