November 18, 2011
Thank you for the comments you expressed to the Board of Education during the November 7, 2011, Board of Education meeting. This portion of the meeting is designed to give the community an opportunity to provide input to the Board. To ensure that your concerns were heard, staff members made careful notes concerning issues on which you spoke.
You shared information regarding communication to citizens regarding the placement of a T-Mobile Cell Tower on school grounds in DeKalb County. Thank you for your input.
On July 11, 2011, the Board of Education voted to approve the placement of T-Mobile cell towers on property owned by the DeKalb County School System. The decision by the Board was made after much discussion and public input was received. Three presentations regarding cell towers were made to the Budget, Finance, and Facilities Committee during the time period between 2010 and 2011. Public information sessions were advertised and held at each site prior to the vote by the Board. Citizens provided comments and information regarding cell towers during televised Board meetings in June and July. The AJC and other local newspapers provided press coverage regarding the issue, and the Board discussed the agenda item extensively during the July business meeting prior to the vote.
We value all comments and carefully consider them when structuring plans and developing strategies for success in the DeKalb County School System.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cheryl L. H. Atkinson
Superintendent
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