Park Rapids Area School District
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Park Rapids Area School District.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Park Rapids, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Park Rapids Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Park Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,589
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2728080
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Panther
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
256.13
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Park Rapids Area School District
The board meeting included a presentation on the World Classroom New York City trip and a recognition of School Board Recognition Month. Leadership reports were provided by the student council, superintendent, business manager, principals, and department directors covering various operational updates, including audit status, school pride initiatives, and facility projects. New business included the approval of the 2026 payable 2027 levy at the maximum amount. Information items regarding a solar project update, enrollment review, and the acceptance of community donations were also addressed.
The meeting included the recognition of a State Golf Tournament participant, the approval of several consent items such as donations to the district, the student activities quarterly report, and new personnel hires. Additionally, there was a second reading of the student rights, code of conduct, and discipline policy for the upcoming school year. The board heard reports from the superintendent and principals regarding the start of the school year and enrollment numbers, and discussed the Marketing Committee's efforts to promote the district and provide information on an upcoming referendum.
The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and educational topics. Discussions included presentations regarding student inclusion and concerns about neighboring school districts. Consent items addressed financial payments, donations, various handbook approvals for the upcoming school year, policy updates, staffing changes, and hiring approvals. Leadership reports provided updates on election timelines, district collaboration, financial audit preparations, upcoming school events, campus maintenance, sports programs, special education staffing, and transportation planning. New business included the resolution for grade-level enrollment capacities. Additionally, the board discussed calendar adjustments for conferences and staff development days, as well as potential changes to the monthly meeting schedule.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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