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In August 2022, the school board rejected the previous curriculum committee’s recommendation to subscribe to Newsela, a current events website, and to purchase McGraw Hill’s secondary social studies curriculum for grades 7 to 12.
The Menahga School District implemented a new bus patrol program this school year, with about 40 students.
The board will take formal action at its July meeting.
Interim Superintendent Kevin Wellen said, “Considering how volatile our situation was, we’re putting money in the bank at the end of the year. We’re back in exceptional shape, financially.” The board is interviewing superintendent candidates on Feb. 22-23.
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 annu...