Devan brings more than 30 years of experience in K–12 education technology and public education leadership. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer for the West Ada School District in Idaho, where he leads technology services for one of the largest school systems in the region, supporting tens of thousands of students and staff. Over the course of his career, Devan has led large-scale technology initiatives at both the district and state levels, with a focus on operational excellence, system reliability, and supporting student success.

Devan has also served on the OETC Board of Directors since 2024. During that time, he has developed a strong understanding of the organization’s mission, operations, and member community. He will step down from the Board as he assumes this interim leadership role.

Known for his thoughtful, collaborative leadership style, Devan has built and led high-performing teams and complex technology environments. He has also been an active contributor to the broader education technology community, including presenting at national and regional conferences and supporting statewide initiatives.

He was selected for this role based on his depth of experience, his steady and transparent leadership approach, and his ability to guide organizations through complex operational environments. As Interim CEO, Devan will work closely with OETC leadership, staff, and the Board to ensure continuity of operations, support members and partners, and help guide the organization through this period. Devan will begin transitioning into the role on May 1, 2026 and will assume full responsibilities as Interim CEO on June 1, 2026.

“I am honored to serve OETC in this role and to support the organization’s members and partners during this time,” said Devan. “OETC plays an important role in the education community, and I am committed to working alongside the team to ensure continuity, stability, and continued service.”

The Board extends our thanks to Stephen Yamada for his steady leadership in serving as Acting Interim CEO over the past several weeks. He will transition back to his role as Director of Operations, where he will continue to support OETC’s core programs and member engagement. Our appreciation also goes to Amber Watkins for her continued leadership and support of the member relations team.

We are especially grateful to the entire OETC staff for their professionalism, resilience, and ongoing commitment to serving our members and partners. Their dedication ensures that our work continues without interruption.

OETC remains focused on delivering high-quality services to our members and partners. Our team is fully engaged, and our operations continue without interruption. We are committed to maintaining transparency and will continue to share updates as appropriate.

Please welcome Devan to OETC!

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As we continue to navigate the recent passing of the long-time CEO, our focus remains on supporting our organization and ensuring the stability of core OETC services. With this in mind, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision not to host the OETC CIO Summit in October 2026.

The Summit has long been a valued opportunity to come together, learn, and collaborate on the challenges and opportunities facing our community. We sincerely regret that we will not be able to gather this year.

We are deeply grateful for your understanding and continued support during this time. OETC remains committed to serving our members and partners, and we look forward to future opportunities to connect.

Sincerely,
The OETC Board of Directors

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This update includes:

• Responses to submitted bidder questions
• A revised solicitation schedule with an extended submission deadline

All prospective bidders are encouraged to review the addendum in full to ensure they have the most current information before submitting a response.

View the full addendum and updated timeline

If you have already begun preparing a response, please be sure to incorporate the updated information.

Thank you for your continued interest in partnering with OETC.

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Proposal Submission Deadline:

Due Date: March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST

Electronic Submission

Submit electronically via oetc.org/bid-submit. All required documentation must be submitted through the website no later than 2:00 p.m. on the Due Date identified above. Late bids shall be rejected.

Hard Copy Submission

No hardcopy submittals will be accepted.

Invitation to Bid Documents

The following documents comprise this invitation to bid

• 1 – OETC-26B-Adobe ITB
• 2 – Attachment A – Respondent Information
• 3 – Attachment B – References
• 4 – Attachment C – Terms, Conditions, Spec Exceptions
• 5 – Exhibit 1 – Pricing
• 6 – Exhibit 2 – Resellers
• 7 – Exhibit 3 – EDGAR Certification
• 8 – Appendix A – Contract
• 9 – Bid Submission and Signature Page

• 10 – Addendum No. 1 (Added April 3, 2026)

Updated April 3, 2026:

OETC has issued Addendum No. 1 to the OETC-26B Adobe Licensing Invitation to Bid. This addendum includes a revised solicitation schedule.

All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to review the addendum in full.

Question Submission

No questions were received by the deadline.

Responses Received

• Logisoft Computer Products, LLC
• SoftwareOne

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Electronic Submission

Hard Copy Submission

Invitation to Bid Documents

• 1 – OETC-26B-Installation Invitation to Bid
• 2 – Attachment A – Respondent Information
• 3 – Attachment B – References
• 4 – Attachment C – Terms, Conditions, Spec Exceptions
• 5 – Exhibit 1 – Pricing
• 6 – Exhibit 2 – Resellers
• 7 – Exhibit 3 – EDGAR Certification
• 8 – Appendix A – Contract
• 9 – Bid Submission and Signature Page

• 10 – Addendum No. 1 (Added March 17, 2026)

Intent to Award

• Circle P Installations, LLC
• Kuhl Technology Systems, LLC
• Portland Electrical Const.

Updated March 17, 2026:

OETC has issued Addendum No. 1 to the OETC-26B Installation Invitation to Bid. This addendum includes official responses to bidder questions and a revised solicitation schedule, including an extended bid submission deadline.

All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to review the addendum in full.

Bidders are responsible for incorporating the information provided in this addendum into their responses and acknowledging receipt in their submission.

Question Submission

Question submissions closed on March 11, 2026.See Addendum No. 1 for questions and answers.

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We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar hosted by Microsoft and OETC on Sept. 26th, 2024 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT. Join us as we explore how to maximize the value of Microsoft’s free AI offerings to save significant teacher and admin time.

The agenda for this webinar includes:

• Current AI trends
• Using Windows Copilot to save time
• Using Copilot for Bing to save time
• Specific examples of how districts in the Americas are using Copilot to save time
• Q&A

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This notice is to inform all OETC members of a general meeting on Oct 7, 2023. The meeting will be a forum for members to discuss matters pertaining to OETC’s direction and operations.

Those not currently affiliated with OETC but interested in membership or attendance can contact OETC Support or refer to our website.

For details and scheduling please contact OETC Support.

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Thursday, Dec 1 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Register

This webinar will showcase how Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 help protect your staff and students in a modern world. You’ll experience a day in the life of a M365 security admin and how Microsoft Secure Score can help you on your organization’s cybersecurity journey.

Presented by:

• Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
• Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Azure Active Directory (Entra) & Hybrid Identities

Tuesday, Dec 13 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

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This webinar will explain the various identity scenarios (cloud only, hybrid, on-prem) and how they impact an organization as well as a deeper dive on our newest hybrid identity technology changes to help your organization manage your identities in a Modern World.

Presented by:

• Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
• Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Cloud Native Endpoints

Wednesday, Jan 18 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

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This webinar is part of our series on cloud native Windows Endpoints. This session will cover demo’s on deploying commonly used Educational Applications, Windows Update Settings, The Microsoft Store, and commonly configured policies.

Presented by:

• Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
• Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

The OETC Microsoft Volume Agreement with Softchoice

Wednesday, Jan 25 – 10:00-11:00 a.m.

As the new partner on the OETC Microsoft Volume Agreement, Softchoice is excited to introduce themselves, review the details of the licensing agreement, and update you on the support they can provide.

Members of the Softchoice Team will provide an overview of the program and all its tools and benefits. They will review what’s included and how to best take advantage of the program offerings. Softchoice is also a full IT service provider and will provide information on programs and services available to support your IT environment.

They will cover:

• Introduction to your Softchoice Support Team
• What’s included in Microsoft 365
• Overview of Program Options (A3, A5, Security)
• Softchoice Contract Management & Expectations
• Softchoice Service Offerings

Cloud Native Endpoints – Universal Printing

Tuesday, January 31 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Register

This webinar is part of our series on cloud native Windows Endpoints. This session will cover demo’s on deploying Universal Print and discussing common challenges when deploying it to your organization’s environment.

Presented by:

• Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

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Come learn about Microsoft’s newest OS – Windows 11 SE along with the Surface Laptop SE.

These new products bring Windows devices to a whole new segment of the student device market. They can provide the cloud-first experience many schools utilize, at a similar price point to options in the market today. Additionally, they have full desktop versions of Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and do not need to be connected to the Internet in order to utilize these applications. We hope you can join the session which will provide a path to get one of these devices in your hands to test out in your environment.

Speakers:

• David Comer, EDU Surface Specialist
• Tyler Duncan, EDU Technical Specialist

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