Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board Approves Security System Upgrade, Occupational Therapist Hiring

The school board made key decisions on security and staffing at a special meeting in January 2026.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board held a special meeting on January 21, 2026, where they approved a bid from USA Security for an integrated security system, approved the job description for an Occupational Therapist, and authorized the posting of that position.

Why it matters

School security and staffing are critical issues for local districts, as they work to ensure student and faculty safety while also providing necessary educational and support services. This meeting demonstrates the school board's proactive approach to addressing these priorities.

The details

At the special meeting, the school board voted unanimously to accept the bid from USA Security for an integrated security system. They also approved the job description for an Occupational Therapist position and authorized the district to post the opening.

  • The special school board meeting was held on January 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The players

Glencoe-Silver Lake School District #2859

The local public school district serving the Glencoe and Silver Lake communities in Minnesota.

Lindeman

The chair of the Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board.

Alsleben, Gores, Lemke, Luckhardt

Members of the Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board who were present at the special meeting.

Chris Sonju

The superintendent of the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.

Trisha Zajicek

The director of finance for the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.

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What’s next

The school board will need to formally approve the meeting minutes at an upcoming regular board meeting.

The takeaway

The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board is taking proactive steps to enhance school security and support student services, demonstrating their commitment to the safety and well-being of the district's students and staff.