School Approves MOU For Grant

The Wolf Point School Board approved a memorandum of understanding regarding the Catalyze Challenge Grant during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 25.

There will be four or five grants approved in the Catalyze Challenge. Final winners will be announced in early 2025. Since 2021, Catalyze has awarded more than $14 million to more than 60 organizations through national and regional challenges, with a positive impact on more than 65,000 learners.

Items that the school district agrees to offer through the MOU if the grant is obtained include: providing school personnel, having a lead instructor, provide a trailer or place for a lab and having a pathway to a career and technical education plan.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins explained that the main application needed to be done by Dec. 1, so that’s why he called the special meeting for Nov. 25.

The grant will provide funding so a school district could expand training in technical fields such as electrical, plumbing and possibly technology.

Earlier this fall, local school officials met with the National Indian Education and the College of Menominee Nation regarding the grant.

Also during the meeting, school officials discussed the role of McKinstry regarding the possible Southside construction project. Perkins explained that when bids come in, the board can do as much or as little depending on the board’s wishes.

“I think when you open bids, the board should be involved in it,” Perkins.

Trustees approved the hiring of Katie Holland as a district media specialist.