Ratifies up to $42,000 for Smartcat translation software and services

Smartcat Platform, Inc. will provide subscription services and translation services as described in an order form, through the Special Education Department. The period is July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, which began before this vote, and the amount is not to exceed $42,000.00. The official text does not say which materials will be translated.

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Vendor / partner: Smartcat Platform, Inc. · Boston, MA
Action: New agreement
Category: Student health, support & family services
Term: Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 13, 2027
This vote: $42,000
Funding: Special Education and The Office of Equity
Resource / site: 6500-975; 0004-929
Vendor no.: 006462
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 26-1682 · agenda R.-13
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Sep 9, 2026

Official text

Ratification by the Board of Education of a Smartcat Platform Inc. Services Agreement by and between the District (Client) and Smartcat Platform, Inc., Boston, MA, for the latter to provide the Client with the Subscription Services, Translation Services, described in the Order Form, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth, via the Special Education Department, for the period of July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00.

History

Sep 9, 2026 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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