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Parents and community press Franklin BOE on cell service and emergency communications after custodian’s death
Summary
Parents and residents urged the Franklin Township Board to investigate poor cell and mobile connectivity at Franklin High School after the office custodian was found deceased; speakers and the board discussed signal boosters, walkie-talkies, truncated radio communications and possible infrastructure options including a tower lease.
After public comment on the budget, Franklin Township residents told the Board of Education they are concerned about poor mobile phone coverage at Franklin High School and the impact on safety and school fundraising.
Parent and booster volunteer Matthew Zavatsky said the lack of reliable cell and mobile data at the high school compromises incident response, everyday transactions at school events and communications during emergencies. “I have been unable to stop thinking about Jeff's last minutes,” Zavatsky said, describing the March event when assistant head custodian Jeff Cook was found unconscious in the front office after a large school fundraiser. Zavatsky said volunteers tried to assist and that poor connectivity had previously impeded organizers' ability to use mobile payment services at school…
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