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Staff reports highlight event scheduling, increased theater participation and several donations to schools

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board (ISD 2753) · October 21, 2024
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Summary

Staff reported Veterans Day will be Nov. 8, the theater will stage 'Junie B. Jones' on Nov. 19 with doubled participation, and multiple donors gave funds and goods — including a $1,000 donation to the elementary library and a $3,800 contribution for concession equipment.

District staff reported several program and donation updates at the Oct. 21 meeting: Veterans Day observance was moved to Nov. 8 because Nov. 11 is an in‑service day; the theater program will present 'Junie B. Jones' on Nov. 19 with double the number of student participants compared with last year; bus driver Mandy Berg donated her $1,000 reward to the elementary library; and Mr. Gjerstad contributed $3,800 toward an ice cream machine for the concession stand. Staff also provided an update on the Backpack Attack program and said the Read Act program begins on Nov. 11.

Barton Rud reported staff handled a recent high‑school student walkout without incident. The board also received a list of donations accepted in October, including a $9,717.76 Letter Club contribution and numerous smaller gifts and float prizes from community organizations.