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School officials review Verizon tower proposal, say contract under attorney review and public hearing will follow
Summary
Facilities staff reported receipt of a Verizon tower contract draft and said the district’s attorneys and a special representative are reviewing terms; the board will be briefed before any agreement and a public hearing with a balloon test is planned if the board moves forward.
Facilities staff updated the board on a draft lease/contract for a proposed Verizon cell tower on district property, saying the division had received a projected contract but had not signed anything and that legal review was underway.
Why it matters: A tower lease can provide recurring revenue to the district and affect land use, view sheds and neighborhood concerns. The board must balance potential revenue against community responses and any required public process.
What staff said: Facilities staff told the board they had asked their attorneys and a special representative to review the draft contract and to seek all possible compensation options, including payment if Verizon expands the tower in the future. Staff said they would return to the board with negotiated numbers and recommended next steps.
Process and public input: Staff described a typical timeline: contract review, a public hearing and a balloon test to confirm tower height and visibility at nearby schools/neighborhoods. Board members asked how the public would provide feedback; staff said the board could hold a public hearing prior to signature to gather community comment.
Ending: No vote was taken. Staff said they would circulate the contract and legal commentary to the board and would schedule any required public hearing and balloon test if the board decides to proceed to the next step.
