Menahga School forms rebranding committee
The school district was denied an exemption for its nickname, "Braves."
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The school district was denied an exemption for its nickname, "Braves."
The school board agreed to decrease the maximum levy by $58,012, for a final 2023 levy of $1,688,953. This is a 2.62% – or $43,104 – increase over last year.
The board will take formal action at its July meeting.
Superintendent Kevin Wellen summarized the key points of the negotiated document.
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...