Board approves Daktronics shot clocks ahead of state mandate; administrators warn loss of hosting eligibility if not installed
Summary
Trustees approved purchasing shot‑clock displays from Daktronics for $10,682 after administrators warned the Wyoming High School Activities Association mandate could make the district ineligible to host varsity competitions if clocks are not installed by the required date.
Sheridan County School District #3’s board approved buying shot‑clock displays and related scoreboard work from Daktronics following administration advice that the statewide athletics board will require shot clocks by 2027.
Administrators recommended the $10,682 purchase and explained options for funding the equipment (general fund or capital construction). They advised trustees that Daktronics equipment is widely used and durable and that delaying purchase may increase cost because of inflation. "If we wait year and a half, it's gonna cost us 12," an administrator said when discussing rising technology prices.
The board discussed timing, warranty start dates and whether purchased equipment would remain compliant with a future 2027 requirement. An administrator cautioned that without installation the district "would be ineligible to host varsity competitions," noting hosting eligibility as a key practical consequence of noncompliance.
After questions about installation and permits, trustees moved and seconded the purchase; the meeting record shows the motion passed.
