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Campaign literature endorsing candidates in the Brainerd School Board race has garnered questions and concerns throughout the community.

As the new superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools, Heidi Hahn said one of her priorities is establishing a strategic plan.

The Brainerd School Board must appoint a person to fill the vacancy left by Jana Shogren, who will be done on the board Sept. 2, as she is moving outside the district. The appointee will only serve for one meeting.

Alcohol would only be allowed at evening events in the summer when school is not in session, and district approval must be obtained prior to an event.

School Board members approved a preliminary budget Monday with a $1.8 million deficit.

School Board members approved the first reading of a policy amendment that would alcohol to be served at certain Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts events.

The board will review possible policy language changes at its next meeting in June.

Yes, the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts is a Brainerd Public Schools facility, but belongs to and will be used by the entire community, for everyone to enjoy. We see the service of alcohol as amenable to the purpose of the building when it’s hosting public events not related to the school district.

Lakes Area Music Festival organizers requested permission to serve alcohol at certain pre-concert summer events at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts.

A dedication ceremony Wednesday, May 4, marked the center's dedication.