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Menahga School won't seek COPS Grant | Park Rapids Enterprise

Menahga School won’t seek COPS Grant Considered about the financial commitment, the Menahga School Board declined to co-author a COPS Grant application with the city of Menahga.  7:37 pm, May 25, 2021 × They discussed the matter at their May 17 meeting. Superintendent Kevin Wellen reported that Menahga Police Chief Adam Gunderson inquired about seeking funds for a school resource officer (SRO). It would be a financial commitment for the school district, Wellen said, at roughly 25 percent of the individual’s salary and benefits over four years. He estimated the annual cost to the district at $25,000 to $30,000. SROs are a bit controversial, Wellen noted. If the district isn’t interested in an SRO, Gunderson plans to apply for a community police officer.

Menahga School cuts five staff, one principal | Park Rapids Enterprise

Menahga School continues budget cut talks | Park Rapids Enterprise

Menahga District dissolves middle school admin | Park Rapids Enterprise

Tim Hendrickson, Helen Lehto join Menahga School Board | Park Rapids Enterprise

Both were appointed to a one-year term by the board. 10:59 am, Jan. 29, 2021 × Tim Hendrickson and Helen Lehto are the newest members of the Menahga School Board. Following a half-hour interview on Tuesday, they were appointed to one-year terms, which will expire the first Monday in January 2022. Asked why they want to belong to the school board, Lehto replied, “I would support the school and traditional education. Also, because we have seven children, ranging from a senior at the moment to preschooler, so we have, you might say, a lot of skin in the game. I’m interested in what they are being taught and how they are being taught.”