Two Area School Districts Receive DOJ School Safety Grants

Two area school districts have been granted funding through the Wisconsin Department of Justice School Safety Grant program. Valders Area School District will receive $45,761 and Hilbert School District will receive $17,476 for building improvements and staff training. 25^th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl commented on the news by saying, “Wisconsin remains committed to ensuring our children have a safe place to learn… I am thankful for the DOJ’s hard work and grateful that schools in our area are receiving grant money.” Over $10.2 million has been allocated to 147 schools and school districts through the program, with more grants to be awarded in the near future.