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District hears Starlink/microwave broadband mock-up; staff warns of high upfront cost and technical hurdles
Summary
IT staff presented a mock-up for using Starlink plus district microwave relays to extend home internet for students, estimating per-student costs and major site, FCC and power constraints; trustees asked for an inventory of household connectivity and E-Rate eligibility before pursuing grants.
Mike Thomas (district technology presenter) outlined a technical sketch for extending internet access to student homes using a combination of Starlink terminals and district-owned microwave links. He said a realistic implementation would require site surveys, line-of-sight microwave hops, FCC licensing, microwave shelters, and trained staff to operate and maintain the network.
Thomas gave a ballpark per-student capital figure…
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