The Iroquois Central School District Board of Education agreed to pursue more information about a private proposal to place a cellular tower near the district bus garage and asked staff to check the proposer’s timeline and return with additional details.
Board members discussed a request from a vendor that would locate a tower near the bus garage. John, a staff member handling the inquiry, said the company estimates monthly revenue to the district of roughly $800 to $1,000 but will need board direction to proceed with negotiations or public discussion.
Members asked whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion or to decline further consideration. The board agreed to schedule discussion in March and asked John to contact the company to determine whether that timeline meets the vendor’s needs; he warned the company might request an earlier meeting.
Board members noted benefits and potential concerns: improved emergency communications and coverage for school resource officers and staff, weighed against aesthetic and community-compatibility considerations. No formal commitment or contract was approved; staff were directed to seek the company’s timeline and bring information back to the board for a decision.
If the vendor requires an earlier decision, board members said they would consider additional presentations before March.
The board did not adopt any policy or enter negotiations during the meeting; the item remains for future consideration pending the vendor’s timeline and a staff report to the board.