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Board approves resolutions to apply for two MSHSL Foundation grants to support athletics and leadership
Summary
The board approved resolutions supporting applications for the Minnesota State High School League Foundations Form A (general grants) and Form B (targeted grants) to help offset activity fees, purchase AEDs, fund concussion training and leadership programs; motions passed by roll call.
Activities Director Henderson presented two recommended grant applications from the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation and asked the board to approve resolutions supporting Form A and Form B submissions.
Henderson said Form A is an annual general grant typically split among qualifying schools and used for items such as uniforms, equipment and transportation. Form B supports targeted projects such as leadership initiatives, health and safety training, and other specific activities; in past years the district has asked for $5,000 but fundraising and other activities often supplement the request.
On Form B Henderson described proposed uses including an additional AED for Columbia Academy (indoor units typically run $1,000—$2,000; outdoor weatherproof cabinets $3,000—$4,000), impact concussion training, the Positive Coaching Alliance leadership event, and possible base-camp ropes-course leadership training.
The board asked whether priorities are ranked; Henderson said the list is not strictly prioritized and noted fundraising within the activities department often covers amounts beyond the foundation cap. The board voted to approve a resolution supporting the Form A application and then approved the Form B resolution by roll-call vote.
Henderson thanked the board for approving the submissions and for ongoing support of student activities and safety.
