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Perry Local board approves contracts for scoreboard, sound system and a school bus; discusses funding plan
Summary
The Perry Local Board approved multiple contracts and expenditures — including a $244,888.20 scoreboard purchase, a $52,268.36 sound system and a $148,260 school bus — and discussed fundraising commitments, installation timing and student learning uses for new equipment.
The Perry Local Board of Education authorized a series of service agreements and capital purchases during its meeting, approving a new electronic scoreboard, a stadium sound system and a school bus, and hearing presentations on associated funding and educational uses.
Administrators asked the board to approve a $244,888.20 expenditure for a new video scoreboard for Alumni Stadium and an ISC Audio Systems LLC sound system purchase and installation priced at $52,268.36. The board also authorized the purchase of one school bus at $148,260 and approved service agreements including a one‑year Panorama Education MTSS contract for $21,679 and physical‑therapy services through Exceptional Kids Therapy (rate and budget caps described).
The superintendent reported the scoreboard purchase had been budgeted and that fundraising was already under way. "Over the last 45 days, [Mister] Rockwell has received over $20,000 in commitments each of the first three years, and the total right now stands at $63,000 of donations," the superintendent said, noting sponsorship revenue could help replenish budgeted funds.
Board members discussed timeline and educational benefits. Presenters estimated roughly a 10‑week lead time once a purchase order is issued and offered a June 22 start window for procurement, with physical installation scheduled in a short window afterward; staff said the board and vendors planned to limit maintenance demands on school custodial staff. Board members emphasized that the scoreboard could support broadcast and media instruction for students and increase opportunities to host events.
Motion and votes: The items were presented as part of the board's consent/contract agenda. Board members made and seconded motions to approve the contracts and expenditures; roll call votes were conducted and the items were approved.
What was said about financing: Board members clarified the district has budgeted for the scoreboard and that advertisements and sponsorships are expected to replenish funds. One member described comparisons to lower‑cost options and defended the selected product as a better long‑term value for district athletics and potential hosting of larger events.
Other approvals and next steps: The board also approved Panorama Education MTSS services (07/01/2026–06/30/2027) and a service agreement with Exceptional Kids Therapy to provide physical‑therapy services at $72 per hour (with stated caps for the extended school year and 2026‑27 school year). Staff will proceed with purchase orders and scheduling; the scoreboard vendor noted lead time and installation windows during the discussion.
