Platteville board approves activity sponsorships, facility rental automation and $30,565 security tech purchase

The Platteville School District board approved several items intended to support district facilities and safety: an activity sponsorship packet tied to a donated video scoreboard, a new automated facility rental system and Phase 1 security and technology purchases totaling $30,565.41.

Staff member (speaker 3) described the sponsorship packet, saying the package grew out of a donor-funded video scoreboard and legal review by Boardman & Clark. He told the board the packet will offer three engagement levels at different price points, would include certain booster-club sign boards in a new sponsorship category and is intended to start July 1 to align with the district fiscal year. "We have taken this...and currently, the policy community outreach committee has policy that would assist this coming to the full board at the next meeting," he said, adding he has a list of nine businesses who have already expressed interest.

Staff said revenue from sponsorships will be tracked in a new Fund 46, and the district intends to use those funds to sustain and upgrade the activity complex over time. When asked who would sell and manage sponsorships, staff said that due to the monetary and contractual nature, the superintendent would be responsible for that role, with the director of communications and marketing handling implementation of signage.

The board also approved a facility rental information packet and an automated web-based booking system designed to reduce double bookings and staff labor; staff said the district will use a three-tier renting classification and launch on July 1. For security, staff presented Phase 1 purchases — cameras and "halo" detectors — with a total cost of $30,565.41. Staff explained the halo detectors can detect smoke, vaping, loud noises, and certain types of abusive language and send alerts to building principals; staff said the devices have proven useful in deterring problematic behavior and reducing investigation time.

All three items were approved by motion and carried by voice vote. The board packet and legal review related to the sponsorship policy were cited as having been completed and staff said they will proceed to meet with interested businesses and finalize contractual terms.