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Athletics director requests portable shot clocks, storage and tents; Booster Club may cover some costs
Summary
Athletic director Mike Bongino presented a wish list that includes portable shot clocks, storage containers for equipment, porta‑potty rentals for rowing, four multiuse event tents and replacement AEDs; some items could be funded by the Booster Club.
Mike Bongino, the district's athletics presenter, asked the board to consider a set of operational and equipment items to support expanding participation and event management.
Bongino described four categories of requests: backup portable shot clocks (two sets), storage containers at activity sites to reduce equipment transport, porta‑potty service for rowing at Eagle Dot when restrooms are seasonally closed, and four multiuse tents for outdoor events. He said the Booster Club has donated or indicated willingness to fund some equipment and that portable video scoreboards or replacements could be phased in over time.
On certain items, Bongino said the district must obtain SCD (site/contract approval) and that some costs include recurring service (for example, porta‑potty servicing in season). He also noted a desire to digitalize historical athletic records and to invest in storage and replacement AEDs for sites.
Board members asked questions about equitable access (ensuring other programs can use tents and equipment) and about whether awards/dinner line items were appropriate district expenses; Bongino said the awards funding is intended to ensure county‑level award winners and their coaches can attend recognition events.
No board action was taken; athletic requests were presented for consideration as budget items or Booster Club partnership possibilities.
