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Kimball Public Schools board approves new main-gym video board; foundation and activity funds to cover most cost
Summary
The Kimball Public Schools Board approved purchase and installation of an 8×13 main-gym video board after staff said the foundation pledged $15,000 and activity-sponsor funds would cover remaining costs; the motion passed 6-0 despite a transcript inconsistency about the quote amount.
The Kimball Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve purchase and installation of a new 8-by-13 video board for the district’s main gym.
During discussion, a staff presenter said the vendor quote for the display and basic installation was $44,548 and that the school foundation had pledged $15,000 toward the purchase. The presenter also estimated electrical work at about $7,000 and noted additional facility improvements (a full gym repaint) could cost roughly $45,000 if pursued separately. “The total price you’ll see on there is $44,548,” the presenter said during the motion discussion.
Board members asked how the board would be used — for graduation, improved visibility over the current projector setup and by the school’s graphic-design and broadcast classes — and staff said the activity sponsors account would cover the remaining balance after the foundation pledge. The chair called for a motion; a member moved to approve the Sideline Interactive LLC quote, a second was made, and the board carried the motion 6-0.
The public record includes an inconsistency: one speaker’s remarks referenced a $145,148 figure for the scoreboard system, which differs from the $44,548 quote cited by staff. The board approved the purchase based on the vendor quote and the funding plan described in the meeting (foundation contribution plus activity-sponsor funds and an estimated electrical cost).
The board’s action: approved the vendor quote and authorized the project to proceed. Staff will coordinate scheduling and installation so work can begin after athletic calendar constraints are confirmed.
