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Mt Vernon board approves lease allowing City Switch to pursue tower, adopts policies and new birth-to-3 tuition
Summary
The Mt Vernon Community School Corp Board unanimously approved a lease/easement to allow City Switch to seek town permits for a proposed tower, adopted 10 policies at second reading, and approved tuition rates for a new birth-to-3 'Mini Marauders' program. The board also heard staff recognitions and a Mount Comfort Elementary presentation.
The Mt Vernon Community School Corp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow a telecommunications company to pursue a tower on district property, approved 10 policies on second reading and set tuition rates for a new birth-to-3 early‑childhood program at its meeting Monday evening.
At a public hearing the board heard a presentation from Chief Financial Officer Mister Elkins about a single proposal the district received from City Switch. "The school received 1 response regarding a possible tower construction," Elkins said, describing an arrangement in which the district would grant an easement in exchange for an annual lease payment while City Switch seeks permitting from the town of Lordsville. He emphasized the district "is not the constructor and cannot get final approval of this proposed project." The board voted 5‑0 to approve consideration of the lease agreement and allow for any amendments that may be required by the town or permitting process.
The board also approved on a…
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