Current Status
The library at Raytown High School is approximately thirty
years old, and is in need of updating. Last year the library checkout over 43,000
books and expect to see that number go even higher because of Common Core’s
focus on nonfiction reading and the implementation of close to 20
Differentiated Reading classes. Our
school population has increased 100+ students this year, and is expected to
grow by at least that much next year.
Our library needs to reflect these changes with updating technology and
focus more on collaborative learning. We
also need to create an environment that students are welcome to the library and
we support learning and leisure reading inside the library.
Chairs and tables are large, heavy, and not easily moved
around. I would like to update the look
to incorporate more collaborative seating, with tables and chairs that move
easily and are more in line with what teens would like to use in their
library. We are making some strides in
technology, but are greatly limited in what we can do with computers. I would like to introduce ClassSpot and make
the nonfiction section of the library an interactive classroom for the students
and teacher.
Our OPAC system lacks definition and needs its own
distinctive look. Far too many times do
students try to use the OPAC machines for internet use. I would like to see the OPAC machines on
their own kiosk, as well as introduce a library self-checkout system.
Lastly, there is wasted space in the library that would make
a nice area for students to read and study without being in the way of
classes. I would like to see students
sitting at some booths working on homework, as well as create a cozy area for
reading. Some nice task lighting and
curtains to soften the wall of glass windows would add an additional atmosphere
of relaxation and privacy.
Three year Long Range Plan
Year 1
v GOAL
1
To provide a
library book self-checkout for students in order to create more independence
for students using the library and to allow library staff more opportunities to
help students utilize the library more effectively.
Objective 1
The library will install a self-checkout system before the first day of
school 2013.
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Description
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Timeline
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Resources
required $ est.
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Meet
with Technology to develop plan of action to obtain printer and installation
of software.
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January
2013
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$0.00
or minimal cost
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Purchase
printer.
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March
2013
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Approx.
$300.00
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Install
open-source software
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June
2013
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$0.00
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Training
for library personnel
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August
2013
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$0.00
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Evaluation of
self-checkout station
Once the self-checkout station is up and running, we will begin to
gather statistics to show that more students are checking out books to verify
that this will increase circulation.v GOAL 2
To provide
a separation of the OPAC and self-checkout stations from the student computers.
Objective
2
By the first
day of school 2013, the library will purchase a kiosk for each OPAC and
self-checkout stations. This furniture
will look different from the furniture that the other computers use. This new furniture will be less bulky and
take up less room.
Action Plan for
kiosks for OPAC and self-checkout stations
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Description
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Timeline
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Resources Required $ est.
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Create
a committee for all future purchases for the library
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Jan.
2013
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Cost
?
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Give
presentation to support reasons why need to purchase 3 kiosks for OPAC
stations.
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Determine
course of action for funding of purchases
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On
going
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No
cost
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Meet
with principal to discuss funding options at school level for $1359.90 for 3
kiosks.
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Jan.
2013
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No
Cost
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Evaluation of installation of kiosks
With the installation of the kiosks for the two OPAC and one self-checkout stations, students will be observed by staff to see if students have less trouble finding the OPAC stations for library look-up during the Freshman library orientation classes, as well as less confusion by students when they want to use other computers for their studies. The students will be able to easily identify the electronic card catalog area.
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Furniture and software needed for Year 1
goal
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Item
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Individual Cost
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No. needed
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Total Cost
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Link
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PAC station
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418.95
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2
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837.90
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Self-checkout kiosk
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522.00
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1
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522.00
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Grand total (1)
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1359.90
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Item
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Individual Cost
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No. needed
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Total Cost
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Link
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Self-Checkout station
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Scanner - have
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0
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0
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0
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Touchscreen Monitor - have
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0
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0
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0
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Receipt printer w/ parallel interface
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284.00
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1
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284.00
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Open source software
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CPU (w/ mouse & kybd) recycled
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0
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0
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0
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Grand total (2)
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796.71
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Total 1 + 2
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2156.61
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Year 2
v
Goal 1
To create
a student work and reading area by the bank of windows at the front of the
library.
Objective 1
Four booth
seats, with tables, will be installed along the long wall for students to work
collaboratively with other students. Two
lounge chairs, with tables, will also be added along the short wall, to allow
students to read leisurely. This will be
accomplished by May 2015.
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Description
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Timeline
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Resources required $ est.
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Continue course of action for
funding of purchases
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On going
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No cost
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Provide explanation for the need of
a lounge area for students.
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Spring 2013
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No cost
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Present long range plan to school
board to justify need and focus in on funding of furniture
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Spring 2013
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No cost
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Order Furniture through preferred
vendor
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January 2015
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$5800.00
approximate cost
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Evaluation for new lounge seating
As this is
a longer range goal, the funding process will be followed carefully to verify that
the library will receive funding for all renovations in the three year long
range plan. Once the library receives
the lounge seating, students will be observed using the booths for studying and
reading and socializing in the lounge chairs.
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Item
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Individual Cost
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No. needed
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Total Cost
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Link
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Single Booth seating
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589.99
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4
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2359.96
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Booth tables
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279.99
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2
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559.98
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Lounge chairs
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893.95
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2
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1787.90
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Cylinder table
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316
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1
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316
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Lounge table
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555
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1
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555
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Grand Total
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5578.84
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Year 3
v
Goal 1
To provide collaborative seating to create
interactive learning. The tables and
seating will be mobile.
By August
2016, the library will have 12 new tables and 48 new chairs to create a
collaborative learning area. These
chairs and tables will be placed in our current nonfiction seating area.
Action Plan for Collaborative Furniture
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Description
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Timeline
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Resources
required $ est.
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Continue course of action for
funding of purchases
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On going
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No cost
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Create report explaining need for
collaborative teaching in library and why need new seating for this focus.
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Spring 2013
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No cost
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Present long range plan to school
board to justify need and focus in on funding of furniture
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Spring 2013
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No cost
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Order furniture through preferred
vendor
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Spring 2016
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$8000.00
approximate cost
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Evaluation for collaborative seating
As this is a longer range goal, the funding process will be followed carefully to verify that the library will receive funding for all renovations in the three year long range plan. Once the tables and seating are in the library, it will be observed that classrooms can arrange the tables and seating in any configuration that will maximize learning. The teacher can separate the class into groups for projects, yet pull them back as a group quickly because the chairs and tables are mobile.
v
Goal 2
To provide
interactive learning with new software that links all the laptops to a central
computer that can be displayed on a large screen or whiteboard.
Objective 2
By August
2016, ClassSpot software will be installed on all library laptops and all
teacher laptops. Any hardware will also
be installed in the current nonfiction seating area.
Action Plan for ClassSpot
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Description
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Timeline
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Resources Required $ est.
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Create
report explaining need for collaborative teaching in library and how
ClassSpot will enhance teaching and learning.
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Spring 2013
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No cost?
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Present
long range plan to school board to justify need and focus in on funding of
ClassSpot
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Spring 2013
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No cost
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Meet with Technology to begin process
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Fall 2013
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No cost
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Begin search for grant money
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Winter 2014
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No cost?
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Choose 3-4 grants
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Spring 2014
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No cost
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Begin grant writing process
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June 2014
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Cost?
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Submit grants
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Fall 2014
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No cost
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Order ClassSpot through Tidebreak or vendor
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December 2015
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$25,000 approximate cost
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Install ClassSpot
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Spring 2016
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Unknown cost, but installed by technology
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Training for library staff and school staff
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August 2016
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No cost
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Evaluation of ClassSpot
ClassSpot
will be dependent on grant writing and this is a long process, especially as it
is a very costly undertaking. The
timeline is dependent on how hard it is to obtain a grant to purchase the
software and any hardware required for installation. Once ClassSpot is up and running, teachers
will be observed using ClassSpot to build collaboration skills.
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Item
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Individual Cost
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No. needed
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Total Cost
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Link
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ClassSpot Software/hardware
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25,000.00
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Grand Total
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25,000.00
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Item
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Individual Cost
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No. needed
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Total Cost
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Link
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Collaborative tables
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425.00
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12
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5100.00
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Chairs
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54.99
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48
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2639.52
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Grand Total
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7739.52
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