On April 1, an investigation was opened by the Minneapolis Police Department related to accounting irregularities discovered at the North High School Booster Club earlier that week.
These irregularities did not involve the $43,000 that was contributed by the generous donations of Hill & Lake area residents, neighborhood organizations and others for the North High school track equipment. All of the equipment is purchased, paid for and on-site at the school. This includes:
80 hurdles
10 hurdle carts
8 starting blocks
1 starting block cart
1 “Halo” starting system
Pole vault and landing system
Unfortunately, the contributions to the track team that exceeded the $43,000, approximately $8,000, and other booster club funds related to concessions totaling up to $40,000 remain the subject of the investigation. An officer of the booster club with access to the checking account has admitted to the misappropriation of funds.
On a positive note, since the theft occurred, nearly $50,000 in additional donations have come into the booster club and the Minneapolis Foundation is now acting as the fiscal agent for all current and future charitable contributions.
A special thanks to Craig Wilson, the editor of the Hill & Lake Press, Tyler EcklundKouba, and Jackie Brown Baylor who inspired individuals and organizations to contribute to the needs of the track team. If you would like to donate to the booster club, you can send checks to —
North High Booster Club
c/o Delisa Grigsby
1500 James Avenue N
Minneapolis MN 55411
