Board approves Rancho Mirage High cell-tower lease after outreach

What happened

The board approved a Diamond Towers ground lease and environmental exemption for replacing a 70-foot sports-light pole with a 100-foot pole carrying cellular equipment. The lights remain at 70 feet.

Why it matters to families

The project aims to improve weak campus and nearby cellular coverage, including emergency communication from athletic areas.

The evidence

The proposal was deferred in May for neighbor input. June 23’s public hearing described notices to nearby residents, families and staff, with both support and opposition. Approval starts further design and permitting work; the recording does not establish a completed installation or guaranteed completion date.

The source