Ringgold board weighs new midfield scoreboard, sponsorship options and Joe Montana sign

Board members and district administrators spent a portion of the meeting discussing options to replace or relocate the stadium scoreboard, including proposals for a larger midfield Jumbotron with integrated audio, sponsorship funding models, and possible reuse of the existing Joe Montana sign.

Administration described two main options: replace the scoreboard in its current location for a lower cost, or relocate to the 50‑yard line for a larger display that could include graphics panels and run game highlights. Board members asked whether the district would need to fund the project up front and then seek sponsorships; the administration said the district would initially fund the work and pursue sponsorships to recover costs.

Members discussed whether the scoreboard should include graphics panels or be a simpler numeric board; administration recommended including graphics if sponsors can be secured. The vendor that installed the current scoreboard and gymnasium board, Dayron Dayronics, was mentioned as a prospective supplier. Administration said it will bring several size and placement scenarios and cost estimates to the April meeting packet so the board can review options before making a decision.

The discussion also referenced the existing 'Joe Montana' sign near the current scoreboard; board members raised the possibility of incorporating that sign into a new scoreboard rather than separately refurbishing it. Speakers discussed adding speakers inside the scoreboard structure so audio would be routed from midfield. No formal motion was made at this meeting; administration will return with written scenarios and cost estimates.