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Pequot Lakes district awarded $327,429 COPS grant for school safety upgrades
Summary
The board announced receipt of a $327,429 COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant to fund trainings, cameras, secure entrance equipment, replacement doors/locks, and parking-lot lighting to improve safety and security across district facilities.
Superintendent Kurt Stumpf told the board the district was awarded a $327,429 COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant. District officials said the funds are earmarked for safety and security work including trainings, building and bus camera systems, equipment for secure entrances, replacement of doors and locks, and parking lot lighting.
Board members received the grant report as information. The announcement identifies a specific funding amount and several program uses; the board did not take a separate action to appropriate the funds during this meeting, and staff will return with implementation details and any necessary procurement steps.
