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Parents urge board to research proposed data center rezoning near Romeo schools
Summary
Two parents told the board a proposed data center at 32 Mile and M-53 could affect nearby schools, citing concerns about low-frequency emissions and urging administrators to attend trustee meetings and gather facts to advocate for students.
Two parents used the public-comment period at the Jan. 26 Romeo Community Schools board meeting to urge the district to investigate a proposed data center rezoning and its possible effects on nearby schools.
Parent Danielle Barret said the proximity of the proposed data center at 32 Mile and M-53 "matters," adding that "low frequencies have been known to travel for miles" and arguing the facility could harm students' learning and the district's revenue. She told the board she provided paperwork and said having the facts will help administrators advocate on the issue.
Parent Corinne Graper asked the board to research existing centers and their impacts and suggested district representatives attend trustee meetings to raise concerns on behalf of students and staff. Neither parent identified a specific study showing measured harm; their remarks were presented as requests for the board to gather information and represent student interests in local land-use conversations.
The public comments were recorded in the minutes; there was no formal board vote on the rezoning during this meeting. The board later went into closed session for a superintendent evaluation and adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
