Superintendent Heath Dickson informed the Roby School Board Monday night how a storm that brought little rain, caused a significant amount of damage when lightning struck the school.
There were 4 switches and a router destroyed costing around $12,000. The damage included a number of desktop computers, a laptop computer, several printers, at least two promethean boards, and a wireless internet hub.
The reason for the widespread damage is because the electrical surge traveled through the Ethernet, not through the power cables.
“The good new is: We have a $5,000 deductible, and we have replacement cost insurance, so we’re not having to depreciate the server,” said Superintendent Dickson.
Repairs are underway and new, inline surge protectors are in place that should protect the school if...