Need recommendation forcomplete highschool portable pa system - budget $2,000

Howdy all.

I have an opportunity to make suggestions for a pa system to be purchased by a local school system.

Needs are as follows:

Users.
Will range from knowledgable about pa basics to pa/audio first time users.

Expectations.
Basic vocal reinforcement to cd/dvd/ quality(2 ch.) and sound for laptop multimedia presentations.
Should be able to provide enough vocal output for 350-500 people inside an auditorium.
Very Reliable. Reasonbly portable - will not be a permanent installation or road gear but will need to be moved to lockable room when not in use. Ability to handle minimum of 4 microphones and 2 line inputs.

Equipment

Mics / System - 35% of budget up to $700
1 - Wireless Handheld/Gooseneck stand attached to podium
1 - Wireless Clip on/ Tie tac
quality / freedom from hum, noise, outside inteference etc.

I am familiar with the inexpensive AT set from radioshack and a decent set of ? @ $225/ea
in my church's pa

Mixer 15% up to $300
8 to 12 channels low, mid, high eq/channel
proven design / known reliability / good warranty

Familiar with Mackie 1202 and 1604 Peavey 90's xr series

Amplifier - 20% up to $400
2 channel
proven design / known reliability / good warranty

Familiar with Soundcraftsmen, QSC, mid/late 90's Peavey mixer/amp combo units

Speakers - 25% of budget up to $500/ pair

2 15" Cabs if in budget 12" if not

Have heard 12-15" JBL's, Peavey, Community, RadioShack

Cables to hook it all up - 5% @ 100.00

These will likely be purchased locally but that's not a certainty. If there are great savings to be found net shopping I'd like to know about recommended sellers.

I am not averse to modular systems and powered speakers but I don't have much hands on with them.
I kind of like the idea of being able to replace or find a spare for one peice if necessary but convienience / portability are a little more important here.

Basically I want to know what pieces by which makers just flat out work and sound decent while doing it. If the budget could shrink or needs to be reapportioned let me know.

Any help appreciated

If this post would do better in another group please suggest which one.

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