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Newburg R-II board approves Hudl sports-streaming subscription estimated near $10,000
Summary
The Newburg R-II Board approved a Hudl subscription to stream athletic events and provide coach-side video tagging, with trustees discussing sponsorships to offset about $10,000 in annual costs.
The Newburg R-II Board of Education voted to approve a Hudl subscription to record and stream school athletic events and give coaches automated video-tagging tools.
S2, who presented the proposal, said the service would allow the district to "record events in the gym" and provide coaches with automated stat-tagging and video exchange functions that many programs now use. The quote discussed at the meeting placed the annual cost around $10,000; S2 and other members noted last year’s cost was roughly $6,000 and suggested pursuing sponsorships to offset the increase.
Board members debated the price and value. S2 said Hudl has become "kind of monopoly on the market," and outlined two main benefits: live streaming for events and coach-side features that help with scouting and more accurate statistics. Trustees asked staff to check sponsorship possibilities to reduce the net cost to the district.
A motion to approve the subscription, including the amended agenda item that added adult meal pricing and the Hudl request, was made and seconded; members voted in favor.
The approval directs staff to finalize contract details and return with any sponsorship offsets or clarifications about services and implementation before the start of the upcoming season.
