Documentation was provided to the board, but due to the private nature of personnel data, Superintendent Kevin Wellen said they could not discuss the grievance in detail at the Monday, Aug. 16 meeting.
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.
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