Agenda Item
i. Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) - Hudl dba Agile Sports Technologies (exceeds $50,000.00 with a total contract value not to exceed $114,000.00)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Director of Design & Construction, Division of Operations
Request: It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to execute the Hudl dba Agile Sports Technologies ICA that exceeds $50,000.00 with a total contract value not-to-exceed $114,000.00.
Why: This request is to authorize the Superintendent to execute the Hudl ICA to provide a platform for video review and performance analysis to DeKalb County School District’s Athletic programs, supporting equitable resources & access for all coaches and athletes.
Details: On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE to require Board approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000.00 or more.
Hudl will provide a platform where every student-athlete can build a custom recruiting profile with academic and athletic stats, game video, highlights, and contact information. Coaches can send recruiting profiles to a recruiter’s email through Hudl.
Financial impact: The total budget for the Hudl is allocated from the cost code (100.2600.530000.00011.7090.9990.8010.040.0000) from the Athletic Department’s General Fund Budget in the amount not to exceed $114,000.00 for FY23.
Contact: Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Director of Design & Construction, 678-676-1483
Mr. James P. Jackson, Executive Director of Athletics, 678-676-1824
Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, 678-676-1475
Effective: Upon board approval
Status: Approved by general counsel
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board
Policy DJE to require Board approval for any Independent Contract
Agreements with a total cost of $50,000.00 or more.
In accordance with Strategic Goal Area 1, Student Success with Equity and
Access, this request is for the Board of Education to Authorize the
Superintendent to execute the Hudl ICA that exceeds $50,000.00 with a
contract value not-to-exceed $114,000.00. Hudl will provide a platform to
DeKalb County School District’s coaches and student-athletes that would
bridge the gap for opportunities to grow and get noticed by recruiters.
Hudl will install Focus Cameras in each High School’s Gym and each of
the (5) five District Stadiums.
The Focus Cameras can record and livestream Athletic Events.
The Focus Cameras has a Video Storage and Review capabilities.
The Hudl platform allows for Game Breakdowns, Creating Highlights,
and Creating Recruiting Reels.
Every student-athlete can build a custom recruiting profile with
academic and athletic stats, game video, highlights, and contact
information. These profiles can then be sent to the network of college
recruiters that are already using Hudl as a recruiting tool.
Eliminates the need for coaching staffs to transport bulky camera
equipment to the games.