Grand Rapids School Board Explores Housing, Legislative Funding, and School Safety

Overview: The Grand Rapids School Board meeting covered various issues, with a focus on legislative priorities, funding inequities, and the implementation of safety measures in school infrastructure. Paul Peler, the executive director of the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS), presented key legislative concerns that affect the Grand Rapids School District and broader community.

Grand Rapids School Board Grapples with Transportation Woes Amid Enthusiastic School Year Start

Overview: The Grand Rapids School Board meeting focused on the positive start to the new school year, which included high attendance and an energetic atmosphere, but also highlighted significant challenges in the district’s transportation system.

Beltrami County Considers New Road Maintenance Rates to Ease Financial Burden on Townships

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners deliberated on several significant agenda items, with the most noteworthy being the proposed overhaul of the township road maintenance billing system. The board discussed transitioning from an hourly billing system to a per-mile rate for services such as summer blading of gravel roads and winter snow plowing. This change aims to streamline administrative processes and better cover unallocated costs.

Beltrami County Board Discusses Mobile Unit for Veterans, Health Insurance Rates, and Recreation Projects

Overview: The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 20, 2024, addressed several issues, including outreach efforts for veterans, health insurance rates for county employees, and updates on various community projects.

Grand Rapids School Board Tackles Costly Vandalism and Legislative Resolutions

Overview: The Grand Rapids (ISD 318) School Board meeting centered on issues including the approval of legislative resolutions, a costly act of vandalism on school property, and various operational updates impacting the district.