School board approves routine business, league membership, Portage Park lease, SRO contract and community engagement plan

The Grand Rapids Public School Board approved a series of routine and policy items at its meeting. Motions carried by voice vote for agenda approval, meeting minutes, April 2025 claims, a listed retirement, consent agenda items and multiple contracts and resolutions. Key actions included appointment of two 2025–26 student board representatives, renewal of a three‑year athletic field lease with the City of Cohasset, approval of the district’s membership in the Minnesota State High School League and approval of a three‑year school resource officer agreement with the City of Grand Rapids.

Appointments and routine approvals - The board appointed Erin McMullen and Eva Ruzinski as the district’s 2025–26 student board representatives; the motion was moved and seconded from the floor and approved by voice vote (terms begin in September). - The board approved the minutes of the May 5, 2025 regular meeting and the April 2025 claims. - The retirement of a 31‑year ESP employee, Denise Scooch, was acknowledged and approved. - The consent agenda (standard items) was approved.

Athletics and league membership - The board approved continued membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) for the 2025–26 school…