Breck School Board votes to forward proposal for new school to MDE

The Breckenridge School Board voted unanimously to forward a proposal for a new school to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) at a special meeting held Monday morning, Aug. 2.

Breckenridge Public Schools Superintendent Brad Strand said MDE can hold proposals for up to 60 days. Early voting for the Nov. 2 election begins Sept. 17, so the next steps will need to move fast. The whole process of renewing the operating levy and pursuing a bond referendum has been delayed due to COVID-19, school board President Brett Johnson said.