Huntley 158 board approves video boards and IHSA shot clocks after sponsor commitments; district cost roughly $46,000
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Summary
The board approved replacing gym scoreboards with video boards and installing IHSA‑required shot clocks. Sponsorships secured roughly $67,000 and boosters gave $12,500, leaving an estimated district outlay of about $46,000 and a projected conservative 10‑year revenue of roughly $104,000.
The Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education approved a plan to replace aging gym scoreboards with video boards and to install the shot clocks required by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) for the next basketball season.
Administration explained the plan came with external sponsorship revenue and a partnership to help defray upfront costs. Poweradd, the district’s marketing/sponsorship partner, secured about $67,000 in sponsor commitments on the district’s behalf, and the Huntley High School Athletic Boosters committed $12,500. Administration presented an estimated net district cost of approximately $46,000 for the East Gym video board and shot‑clock installation and said conservative projections show the district could receive about $104,000 in sponsorship revenue over 10 years.
Mr. Altmyer (presentation record) said the purchase includes standard equipment warranties and that Poweradd would continue soliciting local sponsors on the district’s behalf; administration noted the district would receive an ongoing share of sponsorship revenue under the partnership. Board members asked about technical support, equipment lifespan (presenter estimated an LED lifecycle commonly in the 10–12 year range) and whether portable clocks would meet IHSA sightline requirements; administration said portable clocks typically do not provide the visibility required for competition and that warranty/technical support would mirror manufacturer arrangements.
The board moved, seconded and approved the purchase by roll‑call vote, 6–0. Administration said installation would be scheduled between spring break and summer to align with equipment delivery.
Why it matters: The IHSA shot‑clock requirement imposes an unfunded cost on districts statewide. This procurement pairs the district with a sponsorship partner to reduce net cost now while creating a revenue stream over time; the board’s unanimous vote moves the project forward for installation ahead of next basketball season.
What to watch: Administration projected break‑even within about four years under conservative sponsorship assumptions, but long‑term revenue depends on continued sponsor recruitment and contract terms. The district also pledged to provide sponsor recognition on the new board and to bring final contract details and warranty language through standard procurement approvals.