Brentwood Academy is set to enhance its athletic facilities with a new scoreboard, following a recent Planning Commission briefing that discussed updates to local signage ordinances. The proposed scoreboard will not exceed 40 feet in height, aligning with similar structures at Brentwood High School and Ravenwood High School, which received new signs approximately two years ago.

The ordinance change aims to standardize scoreboard heights across the schools while allowing for a limited amount of advertising space. However, Brentwood Academy has clarified that the scoreboard will not display commercial advertisements, adhering to community standards. The ordinance permits electronic messages related to scores and timekeeping, but restricts their operation to one hour before and 30 minutes after athletic events, minimizing potential disturbances to nearby residential areas.

Brentwood Academy's location near residential neighborhoods has prompted careful consideration of community impact. Staff members have engaged with local residents, and a public meeting was held, although it saw no attendance. This lack of opposition suggests community support for the scoreboard upgrade, which is expected to enhance the school's athletic events without increasing noise levels.

As Brentwood Academy moves forward with its plans, the community can anticipate a modernized scoreboard that respects both local regulations and neighborhood concerns, fostering a spirit of unity among the schools in the area.