Updated: Board approves scoreboard 4-1 (Pendergrass). 6/24
The LWSD school board and staff spent a half hour of their last business meeting trying to decide if they should authorize acceptance of a video scoreboard donation to Eastlake High School. Policy questions for advertising and donations arose, delaying their decision to the next meeting.
President Jackie Pendergrass originally saw no value of the video scoreboard and focused more on the liability, maintenance and operational costs to the district. After listening to Directors Egglington and Carlson she showed an interest in learning how other districts are benefiting and using video scoreboards. Egglington said that technology is a driver in our economy and education and so he felt "this was a significant proposal" that deserved their time and consideration. Carlson more than once stated this scoreboard could be an excellent educational opportunity for students - especially for replaying past and present game situations. He and Jackie were concerned about ongoing maintenance costs for non-volunteers; and he suggested operational costs should be capped. Carlson said if the scoreboard was revenue neutral after advertising and costs and policies were compatible he was favorable. Director Bernard asked about liability and insurance costs and to re-visit the advertising policy. She also wanted to know which sports groups could use the scoreboard besides football.
Staff said the video scoreboard has a 5 year warranty for parts and labor and maintenance costs are expected to be about $2000 per year at year six. Insurance riders are unavailable. Deputy Superintendent Janine Fogard said WIAA rules do not allow instant replay for officiating purposes and no panning of the crowd; but videos of the cheer and band at half time are allowed. Students could edit in highlights from the previous games. There is no sound.
Director Carlson quipped he has never been to a high school football game but a video scoreboard "could even get out nerds like me to a game."
The LWSD school board and staff spent a half hour of their last business meeting trying to decide if they should authorize acceptance of a video scoreboard donation to Eastlake High School. Policy questions for advertising and donations arose, delaying their decision to the next meeting.
President Jackie Pendergrass originally saw no value of the video scoreboard and focused more on the liability, maintenance and operational costs to the district. After listening to Directors Egglington and Carlson she showed an interest in learning how other districts are benefiting and using video scoreboards. Egglington said that technology is a driver in our economy and education and so he felt "this was a significant proposal" that deserved their time and consideration. Carlson more than once stated this scoreboard could be an excellent educational opportunity for students - especially for replaying past and present game situations. He and Jackie were concerned about ongoing maintenance costs for non-volunteers; and he suggested operational costs should be capped. Carlson said if the scoreboard was revenue neutral after advertising and costs and policies were compatible he was favorable. Director Bernard asked about liability and insurance costs and to re-visit the advertising policy. She also wanted to know which sports groups could use the scoreboard besides football.
Staff said the video scoreboard has a 5 year warranty for parts and labor and maintenance costs are expected to be about $2000 per year at year six. Insurance riders are unavailable. Deputy Superintendent Janine Fogard said WIAA rules do not allow instant replay for officiating purposes and no panning of the crowd; but videos of the cheer and band at half time are allowed. Students could edit in highlights from the previous games. There is no sound.
Director Carlson quipped he has never been to a high school football game but a video scoreboard "could even get out nerds like me to a game."
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