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Board approves esports program after staff outline $20,000 startup and ongoing costs
Summary
After a presentation on facilities, staffing and estimated costs, the board voted to add an esports program; staff estimated about $20,000 in capital costs and roughly $6,000—6,000 in ongoing annual costs and noted a quoted switch/configuration cost of about $1,616.50 for networking infrastructure.
The board voted to approve the addition of an esports program following a staff presentation describing space, staffing and equipment needs. The superintendent summarized the estimated costs: about $20,000 in capital outlay and between $6,000 and $7,000 annually for ongoing operations. The district also reported a quote of $1,616.50 to purchase and configure a network switch to support the lab environment.
On the proposal, the superintendent said the district had surveyed peer schools and estimated student interest; after discussion of staffing, room configuration and equipment longevity (staff said gaming hardware warranties and replacement cycles are typically 3—5 years), the board took a roll-call vote and approved the motion (motion carried). "which would be, the 20,000 capital outlay. In addition, you're looking at about 6,000 ongoing and, between 6 and 7000 ongoing," the superintendent said during the presentation.
