With Indiana’s HB1167 legislation just around the corner, public agencies, such as your school board, across the state are required to offer live streaming and recorded access of public meetings to the public. The goal of the bill is to increase transparency, trust, and engagement with school stakeholders. That means your school needs a reliable, easy-to-use audio and video setup—and fast—to stay compliant. But not every district has the same needs, meeting spaces, or technology budget when it comes to school streaming systems.

At Blades AVS, we believe the best solution is the one designed with your school in mind. Here’s a breakdown of three common approaches to school streaming systems, and how to know which one is right for you.

1. Out-of-the-Box Streaming Solutions

If your school needs a quick, compliant way to stream meetings without all the bells and whistles, an out-of-the-box solution could be the way to go. These school streaming solutions are typically plug-and-play, requiring minimal setup or customization. Think portable streaming kits or preconfigured cameras and mics that work right out of the box. They’re budget-friendly and great for getting up and running quickly, but they may not offer the same long-term flexibility or scalability as more advanced setups.

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Best for: Smaller schools or single-use spaces with limited budgets.

2. Retrofitted Streaming Solutions

Already have microphones or cameras in place but not sure they meet the standards of HB1167—or just not performing how you need them to? Retrofitting is a smart middle-ground solution. We assess your current audio and video systems and infrastructure, then upgrade only what’s necessary to meet both compliance and performance goals. This approach is ideal for schools that want to maximize their current investments while still improving the quality, reliability, usability, and AV scalability of their live streaming technology.

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Best for: Schools with existing AVS equipment that needs an upgrade to meet HB1167 compliance.

3. Fully Customized Streaming Systems

For schools that want streaming solutions built to grow with them, a fully customized system is the gold standard. This is where we design and install systems from the ground up, factoring in room acoustics, control systems, network infrastructure, district technology standards and more. It’s a higher initial investment, but the payoff is a tailored, high-performance setup that supports not only live streaming but also hybrid learning, professional development, and event coverage across multiple campuses.

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Best for: Large school districts, high-performance expectations, or long-term technology planning with integrated audio-visual systems.

Let’s Build the Right Solution for You

Whether you need a basic solution to meet HB1167 requirements or want to future-proof your district with top-tier AVS infrastructure, Blades AVS is here to help. We’ll meet you where you are—budget, timeline, and technology—and deliver a system that works for you. Let’s chat about what makes sense for your district.