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Board authorizes RHS principal to grant diplomas on May 29
Summary
The Rockford Board of Education unanimously authorized Rockford High School Principal Paul Menard to grant diplomas on May 29, 2026, to students who meet state and district requirements. The board adopted a formal resolution and recorded a unanimous roll-call vote.
The Rockford Board of Education voted unanimously to authorize Rockford High School Principal Paul Menard to grant diplomas on Friday, May 29, 2026, to students who have met the State of Minnesota and district graduation requirements.
Praska moved and Gordee seconded the resolution. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with Gordee, Johnson, Morgan, Hillstrom, Praska and Sjodin recorded in favor and none opposed. The resolution text states in part: "BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 883, Authorizes Rockford High School Principal, Paul Menard, to grant high school diplomas on Friday, May 29, 2026 to all Rockford Area School District students that have met the State of Minnesota and Rockford Area School District graduation requirements." This confirms the graduation date and delegates authority to the principal to carry out diploma issuance.
The board’s action follows routine end-of-year certification practices and clears the way for the May 29 ceremony. Graduation was listed on the board calendar as Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rockford Community Center.
