what is the function of fiber optics communication cable and enterprise software for the it system in a school?

One would hope it was to provide a school wide network and software that met the performance needs of the organization, within cost constraints.

But often, in schools, things are specified and paid for by taxpayers that have other objectives when purchased and installed.
Did the Supervising Installation manager get a percentage of the cost for his services? This is very common in school contracts.
Were performance objectives for the system developed with the users, or by a "IT" manager?
Was there a bidding spec that allowed more than one set of equipment, and more than one set of suppliers?
Sometimes functions of MIS and IT systems are in the eye of the beholder, and in the eye of those who profit from such installations.