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Regular Meeting, February 10, 2026 · item 12.1: Digital Scoreboards · 7 pages

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Board of Education | February 10, 2026

Digital Scoreboards: Revenue Enhancement and Educational Investment 2025-2026 School Year

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Spectator Experience & Campus Aesthetics ●

Revenue enhancement opportunity in alignment with Board Policy KHB

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Replace the five high school outdoor scoreboards (Boulder, Broomfield, Centaurus, Fairview, Monarch) with new, state-of-the-art digital units

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Modernize and elevate stadium facilities, significantly enhancing aesthetics and technical capabilities

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Improve the spectator experience and campus presentation, which is a significant factor in attracting families and visitors

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Educational Outcomes ●

Educational value for student media production programs

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Curriculum includes career and technical education opportunities

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Students will gain valuable audio and visual skills

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Weekly interviews and gameday releases on boards

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Project Cost Estimate Total one-time cost estimate: $2,381,500 ●

Digital scoreboards costs: $1,990,000

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Fiber optic costs: $175,000

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Contingency: $216,500

Total ongoing cost: $21,000 ●

Maintenance and software renewal cost

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Revenue Enhancement Opportunity ●

Digital scoreboards offer excellent advertising opportunities

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Community Schools will manage the new sponsorship program

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Potential annual revenue of $400,000 to offset costs

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This initiative aligns with Board Policy KHB

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Rationale and Benefits ●

Upgrade enhances stadium aesthetics and technical capabilities

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Improves spectator experience for thousands of annual spectators and athletes

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Provides valuable career and technical education for students

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Potential annual revenue targets $400,000 from advertising

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Aligns with the Board Policy KHB

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