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Superintendent reports 12 scholarship winners, announces mayoral funeral and band decision
Summary
Superintendent Knapp reported that 12 Durand High School students won Cook Family Foundation scholarships, recounted the passing of Mayor Brands and funeral plans, noted a new State Championship Bowling sign for Bancroft and said the band is moving away from competitive performances due to low numbers.
Superintendent Knapp delivered several informational updates at the May 11, 2026 meeting. She reported that 12 Durand High School students were honored as scholarship recipients at the Cook Family Foundation Scholarship Event, the most recipients from any district in the county. Knapp also informed the board of the passing of Mayor Brands and provided notice that funeral arrangements had been made.
Knapp noted the district had received the new State Championship Bowling sign for Bancroft and reported that the band leadership is considering moving away from competitive performances for the upcoming marching season because of low student numbers. The items were presented as updates; no formal board action on the band participation decision was recorded in the minutes.
