County approves Playworks junior coach program for three school districts using expiring SHIP funds

Aug 12, 2025

Public Health secured a reduced‑price contract with Playworks to implement a recess leadership program in all three county school districts using carryover SHIP funds that would otherwise revert to the state; board approved the one‑time expenditure.

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The Koochiching County Board approved a one‑time contract on Aug. 12 to bring the Playworks Junior Coach recess program to all three school districts in the county, funded with carryover SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) dollars that will expire if not spent.

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