North Polk accepts donor commitments for stadium and gym scoreboards; naming rights sold

The North Polk Community School District Board approved gift agreements at its May meeting that commit private donations to fund new digital scoreboards for the high school stadium and gymnasium.

District leaders presented donor commitments identified at the meeting: Homestead Bank agreed to a platinum naming‑rights partnership of $150,000 payable over 10 years; Copycat Prints and Carl’s Chevrolet each committed $25,000 as founding partners; Denny LL Company committed $60,000 as an anchor partner. Administrators said one founding partner slot for $25,000 over five years remained open and that smaller “Premier Partner” sponsorships would be available once the digital boards are operational.

Superintendent Michael Klein said the district will accept gifts into the general fund and use those dollars to support activities and equipment in athletics and other programs. “The donors wish that their gifts will be used to fund the purchase of new digital scoreboards for the North Polk High School Stadium and gymnasium to support the endeavors of the activity department,” Klein read when describing the agreement language.

Board members said the sponsorship revenue is intended to help cover ongoing activity costs and preserve participation rates; the administration said activity participation reached about 86 percent last year and that sponsorship revenue will offset general‑fund expenses for coaches and safety equipment.

The board approved the gift agreements by a 4‑yes, 1‑abstention vote. Trustees discussed a draft agreement that specifies donor payments and the district’s administrative responsibilities for fulfilling donor intentions and managing digital sponsorship placements when the boards are active. No timeline for scoreboard installation was finalized at the meeting; administrators said they aim to have scoreboards in place for the fall season but need equipment procurement and installation steps to be completed.