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Board tables decision on small visiting press box at North High; permit and timeline cited as open questions
Summary
The board on July 21 tabled a proposal to add a small visiting press-platform at North High that was quoted at $8,993 and would be funded by a St. Luke’s grant, citing outstanding questions about township permits, assembly, delivery timing and integration with facility operations.
Board members discussed an athletic department recommendation to add a small, movable press-platform for visiting coaches at North High and ultimately voted to table the item so the Property and Facilities committee can review permitting, installation and schedule questions.
The item on the agenda described the unit as a small table/platform with a roof that would sit over the visitor bleachers; the dollar amount presented on the agenda was $8,993 and the presenter noted the funds would be paid from a St. Luke’s grant. Board members raised questions about whether a township building permit would be required, who would assemble and install the structure, and whether delivery dates would allow the press box to be ready for the fall football season (the earliest quoted delivery was in September). One board member asked whether the unit is movable and whether visiting coaches would require power or video equipment access; administrators said the unit is movable but would require installation and permitting.
After discussion a motion to refer the item to the Property and Facilities committee for review and to return to the full board next month carried. The item remains tabled pending facility review and any required permits; the board did not adopt the expenditure at the July 21 meeting.
