๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐!
You are invited to an informative meeting regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Williston Basin School District #7 School Board.
Whether you are a potential candidate or interested citizen, join us on:
๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ญ๐ด
๐ฒ:๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐ณ:๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐
๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐บ
4200 32nd St W
This session aims to shed light on the essential duties and functions of WBSD7 school board members. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in shaping our community's educational landscape or gaining deeper insight into the roles and responsibilities of the WBSD7 school board.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
WBSD7 Administration & Board
๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ & ๐๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
willistonschools.org/page/school
PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/2gb8p
#wbsd7
SPRING BREAK IS NEXT WEEK!
No School: March 11 - 15
The District Office Hours during Spring Break are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The District Office will also be open 8:00 - 5:00 on the following Tuesdays: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 & 4/16.
๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ:
๐๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
March 4 - April 16
Feel free to drop by the District Office to complete the absentee voting process at your convenience.
Voting Information, including:
๐ธAbsentee Voting Details
๐ธApril 17 Voting Locations/Times
WillistonSchools.org/page/vote
๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ:
willistonschools.org/page/2024bond
#wbsd7 #2024bond #springbreak
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐
2024-2025 RE-ENROLLMENT
Re-enrollment is required.
To assign students to schools and schedule classes for the 2024-2025 school year, they must first be re-enrolled in the PowerSchool system.
๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐น: tinyurl.com/2024D7
๐ก๐ข๐ง๐: Re-enrollment must be completed in a web browser. It cannot be completed in the app.
๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น ๐๐ป๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ
๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐-๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐:
Elementary: March 25 & 26
WMSCC: March 27 & 28
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น: May 24, 2024
๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ: Please note that when re-enrolling your student, the grade level โwill not immediately reflect grade level changes. Enrollment specialist will need to deliver the updated information to the โschools before the grade level is adjusted accordingly.
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ:
https://5il.co/1q429
๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฟ:
https://5il.co/2g69h
๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐:
willistonschools.org/page/enrollment
๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐๐ฆ๐๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ:
1201 9th Ave NW
701-572-1580
enrollment@willistonschools.org
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐:
Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
#wbsd7
2024 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ๐ & ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐
We encourage you to review the Project Budget & Comparable Costs for the 2024 School Bond Referendum on our recently published bond cost webpage: willistonschools.org/page/bondcost
REMINDER:
๐๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก!
March 4 - April 16
๐ฉ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
๐ธAbsentee Voting Details
๐ธApril 17 Voting Locations/Times
WillistonSchools.org/page/vote
๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ:
willistonschools.org/page/2024bond
#wbsd7 #2024bond
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jason Germundson will be recommended for Board consideration and approval at the school board meeting on March 25, 2024 as the new Assistant Superintendent at Williston Basin School District #7.
๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ผ๐ป:
Dr. Germundson brings with him a wealth of experience to his new role, having served as the Principal of Williston High School for the last 10 years and as Assistant Principal for the preceding decade.
With a total of 27 years in education, Dr. Germundson's expertise encompasses curriculum development, budget management, community outreach, regulatory compliance, long-range facility planning, and much more.
As a native of Williston and a proud graduate of Williston High School and Williston State College, Dr. Germundson is deeply rooted in our community. He is a devoted family man, married to his wife Jodi for 31 years, and is the proud parent of five sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐
๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ:
Dr. Germundson's tenure as Principal of Williston High School and his previous roles demonstrate his commitment to academic excellence and student success. His leadership has been instrumental in leading Williston High School, implementing innovative instructional strategies, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Dr. Germundson's dedication to professional development, data-driven instruction, and community engagement aligns perfectly with our district's vision and goals.
๐๐
๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ:
Dr. Germundson is eager to contribute to the continued growth and success of Williston Basin School District #7 in his new capacity. With his passion for education and his deep ties to the community, we are confident that Dr. Germundson will make a significant impact in enhancing academic excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement district-wide.
๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฒ:
The Assistant Superintendent was selected by an interview committee comprised of:
๐ธ Anna Nelson, President of Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
๐ธ Judy Billehus, WBSD7 Director of Human Resources
๐ธ Dina Norby, WBSD7 Elementary School Principal
๐ธ Tyler Heser, WBSD7 Middle School Principal
๐ธ Linda Gabbert, WBSD7 Middle School Teacher
๐ธ Robert Conley, WBSD7 Director of Activities
๐ธDr. Richard Faidley, WBSD7 Superintendent
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jason Germundson to his new role as Assistant Superintendent. We look forward to working together to create an even brighter future for our students, staff, and community.
Sincerely,
WBSD7 Administration
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
School Bond Referendum 2024
๐๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก!
March 4 - April 16
Voting Information, including:
๐ธAbsentee Voting Details
๐ธApril 17 Voting Locations/Times
willistonschools.org/page/vote
Main Bond Referendum Page: WillistonSchools.org/page/2024bond
#2024Bond #WBSD7
Due to the weather & road conditions ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐, ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฐ.
๐ธ Busses will run 2 hours later than usual
๐ธEarliest time students can be dropped off at schools is 2 hours later than the usual time
๐ธNo breakfast will be served
๐ธStaff will report to work 2 hours later than their usual arrival time
๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐
UPDATE - Marketplace for Kids now decided to CANCEL their event for tomorrow, and they hope to reschedule if possible (3/3/24 7:34 PM)
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Students/Staff scheduled to attend Marketplace for Kids at WSC tomorrow will still be going. Busses will transport students/staff approximately two hours later than originally scheduled.
โStay Safe,
WBSD7 Administration
Weather Information: weather.gov
Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov
Questions?
communications@willistonschools.org
NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).
๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐ฆ๐๐ณ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ
๐ก๐ข ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐ - March 11-15 for Spring Break
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐/๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐-๐ด
๐ง๐๐ ๐: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฑ & ๐ฎ๐ฒ - All Elementary Schools
๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ณ & ๐ฎ๐ด - Williston Middle School Central Campus
๐ก๐ข ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐ - March 29 for Good Friday
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7 #springbreak
๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! Public Meeting Schedule for April 17th Bond Vote
In light of community feedback and requests regarding the public meetings about the April 17th Bond vote, revisions were made to the initial schedule, location and format.
๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Coyote Center Commons at Williston Middle School Central Campus (Door 5) 501 14th St W
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: Weekday meetings will begin at 5:30 PM. Saturday's meeting will begin at 9:00 AM.
๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐: Open House
๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: JLG Architects and District Staff
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: These events will be open house style, allowing attendees to engage with presenters and ask questions at their own pace. While there will be a short presentation at the start, attendees should feel free to arrive at any time during the event. Multiple information stations will be set up for viewing and questioning.
๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: Presenters will be available for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours beyond the meeting start time to field questions.
๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ: The initial presentation at each public meeting will be livestreamed. However, the open house format following the presentation will not be livestreamed due to the nature of many small conversations occurring.
We look forward to seeing you there and addressing any questions or concerns you may have!
For More Information on the Bond: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Frequently Asked Questions page regarding the 2024 school bond referendum.
willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs
Whether you're seeking clarity or curious about the details, this page is designed to address common inquiries.
Additionally, we welcome your input and encourage you to share your thoughts via our Bond Questions/Comments Form, accessible through our FAQ page.
Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to best serve our district and community.
Frequently Asked Questions:
https://www.willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs
Best regards,
WBSD7 Administration
We cordially invite you to attend any or all of the public meetings regarding the April 17th School Bond Referendum Vote.
These informational meetings will include an informational bond presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers.
๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฆ
Location: WBSD7 District Office
1201 9th Ave NW
Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30 PM
Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30 PM
Monday, April 15 at 4:30 PM
The meetings will also be Live Streamed on our YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams
๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
willistonschools.org/page/2024bond
Best regards,
WBSD7 Administration
๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ #๐ณ $๐ฏ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐บ
The Williston Basin School District #7 announces a proposed $35 million bond to be voted on by the District #7 Community members on April 17th, 2024.
The purpose of the proposed bond is to provide funds for the construction and equipping of one new elementary school, the purchase of land, and to improve, renovate, remodel, construct, and equip school property while making site improvements.
The School Board will finalize the location of the potential new school soon, please watch for an announcement.
For more information, voting locations, absentee voting, estimated monthly impact to taxpayers, and an interactive tax calculator, please visit: https://www.willistonschools.org/page/2024bond
Please stay tuned for more updates regarding the Williston Basin School District #7 2024 Bond Referendum.
If you have questions, please contact Paula Lankford at communications@willistonschools.org
WillistonSchools.com
#wbsd7 #2024Bond
๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐
๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐!๐คฉ
2024/2025 - https://5il.co/2eqwa
2025/2026 - https://5il.co/2eqwb
The WBSD7 school calendars for the next two years have been carefully crafted by a team comprised of parents, teachers, and administrators. The calendars were subsequently approved by the school board on 2/12/24.
Due to the icy conditions, ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐.
- Busses will run 2 hours late.
- No Breakfast will be served
Weather Information: weather.gov
Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov
Questions?
communications@willistonschools.org
NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).
Due to the icy conditions, ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐.
Busses will run 2 hours late.
Weather Information: weather.gov
Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov
Questions?
communications@willistonschools.org
NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).
๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ! ๐
Important February Schedule Reminders:
๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ: ๐๐:๐๐ ๐๐
*sack lunch available
teacher in-service
๐
๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
teacher in-service
๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐
Presidents' Day
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during early-out and no-school days.
Thank you,
WBSD7 Administration
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these days, please contact your student(s) school or email communications@willistonschools.org
We encourage you to consider nominating a WBSD7 teacher for the 2024 County Teacher of the Year!
Nomination Form: https://forms.nd.gov/240025135632848
Find Out More: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/awards/north-dakota-teacher-year
Williston Basin School District #7
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 22, 2024 - 5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://wbsd7.zoom.us/j/97228764636?pwd=R1JQTmJ2Qk9vNXVENXZ5WEZkL3RFUT09
Join Zoom Meeting (short link):
tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge
Roll Call
WBSD #7 Mission, Vision and Beliefs
Adopt Agenda (GC2)
Monitoring School District Operations (GC3)
Approve Operational Expectation 7 Asset Protection
Approve Operational Expectation 12 Facilities
Approve Results Policy 3 Personal Development and Responsibility
Matters Reserved for Board Action (B/SR)
Discussion and Board Approval of the school site location option for a new elementary school pending bond referendum authorization.
Board Discussion and Consideration of Future Board Meeting Locations.
Informational Report to the Board (OE8)
Communicating with the Public (GC3.3)
Public Comment
Williston Basin School Board Response to Previous Board Meeting Public Comment
Superintendent Consent Agenda (GC2.6)
Approve Professional Contracts as Presented.
Monthly Financial Report
Board Consent Agenda (GC2.6)
Authorize Administration to Issue a Request for Qualifications for the 2022-2023 Independent Audit.
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve the Board Meeting Minutes
Board Debrief of Meeting (GC2.4)
Adjourn
Public Comment Options:
Join Zoom Meeting at tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22
During Agenda Item 5.1. Public Comment:
Navigate to โReactionsโ feature on Zoom
Choose โRaise Handโ
When called upon to share public comment, state name, agenda item(s) you wish to speak to, and share within the 3 minute sharing limit.
As time allows in the 30 minute public comment time frame allotted for Agenda Item 5.1.
Commenters will be called in the order of raised hands during the public comment session.
Submit Public Comment in Writing:
To be read aloud by President Jundt, as time allows in the 30 minute public comment time frame allotted for Agenda Item 5.1.
State name & agenda item(s) commenting on and your public comment that can be shared within the 3 minute board sharing limit.
Submit one of two ways By 12:00 PM on Monday, January 22:
In Person at WBSD7 District Office - 1201 9th Ave NW
Via email to communications@willistonschools.org
Subject: Public Comment for 1.22.24 Board Meeting
NOTE: Public comments via Zoom participation will be given priority, and written comments will be read subsequently, as time permits within the 30-minute limit for public commenting.
Public participation at board meetings is covered under district policy BCBA. Below is a condensed version of that policy that is read aloud by the Board President at each meeting.
โPublic participation at board meetings is governed by District Policy BCBA. Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools, and therefore are not public meetings but meetings held in public. Although there is no legal requirement that the public be given an opportunity to speak at board meetings, it will be the policy of this board to afford that opportunity in accordance with the following procedures.
Only items on the published board agenda will be discussed at any meeting of the Board unless the Superintendent or a board member requests an addition to the agenda of a regular meeting and the board members present approve in accordance with board policy. No individual may speak more than once. If you wish to provide public comment, please state your name for the record as well as the agenda item you are speaking to. Comments will be limited to no more than three minutes per individual. Public comment will be limited to no more than thirty minutes in total.
The Board has adopted policies governing patron complaints. The public is required to seek redress through these policies. The public will be prevented from commenting on a topic if it is: 1. Governed by a district complaint policy and the complainant has not followed the procedure contained in policy and/or the policy prohibits the public from bringing the complaint before the Board. 2. Concerns a topic that is prohibited by law from disclosure to the public (e.g., studentโs educational record)โ
This is a message from WBSD7 School Board President, Chris Jundt:
Dear Williston Basin School District #7 Community,
This communication is to inform our Williston Basin School District #7 community of a modification to our Board meeting format due to recent disruptive incidents that compromised the safety and effectiveness of our in-person meetings. Regrettably, a few members of the community displayed highly unacceptable behavior during the last board meeting, leading to this necessary change.
For the safety of all involved, the Williston Basin School District #7 Board meeting on January 22, 2024 will be conducted virtually, in accordance with NDCC 44-04-19. On the January 22nd Board agenda, the board will discuss the remainder of the meetings scheduled through June 30, 2024 and what needs to occur to return to an in person meeting environment that allows for the orderly conduct of business.
Specific detail on how to join or view the virtual meeting will be provided in the notice as required by NDCC 44-04-20. We encourage everyone to review WBSD7 Board Governance Culture GC-4 and Policy BCAB, emphasizing our commitment to conducting meetings in an orderly and business-like manner, guided by Robert's Rules of Order.
For those who wish to contribute their thoughts or concerns, we will maintain the option for public comments via electronic submission. Submissions will be read aloud during the public comment portion of the meeting, adhering to the existing guidelines for public comment. This allows for community engagement and ensures that your voices are heard, even in our virtual setting.
While it's unfortunate that we needed to implement this change, our commitment to making decisions in the best interest of the district remains unwavering. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and efficiency of our Board meetings.
Sincerely,
Mr. Chris Jundt
School Board President
WillistonSchools.org
Please note the recent changes to the location and day of the week for our D7 Food Pantry, effective starting this week.
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Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost
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2:00 - 4:00 PM
(Except Thursdays when there is no school)
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713 2nd St W - Williston
(D7 Maintenance Building)
Offering MORE space for a larger food pantry and enhanced privacy!
For an Appointment at an Alternate Time or to Donate
Contact: Darla at 701-770-3598
WillistonSchools.org
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