School Board Election
June 10, 2025
ABSENTEE VOTING IS OPEN THROUGH JUNE 9, 2025!
Unofficial Results
The unofficial vote count for each candidate is as follows:
At-Large (3 positions available):
Jeremy Brenner - 1173
Brittany Kilgore - 1112
Samuel Johnson - 870
Katie Zufelt - 610
Diane Schmidt - 312
David Rodriguez - 149
Outside City Limits (1 position available):
Annette Sluder - 974
Dennis Nehring - 441
Additional absentee ballots may still be received and counted. To be eligible, absentee ballots must have been postmarked no later than June 9, 2025.
Official Results: The election will be canvassed on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM, at which time the official results will be declared, finalizing the election.
We extend our appreciation to all candidates who participated in the election and to every voter who exercised their civic duty. Your engagement in this process underscores the significance of our education system and its role in our community's growth.
There are four school board member seats available, each with a 4-year term.
• 3 AT LARGE
Open to candidates from any location within WBSD7
• 1 OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
Open for candidates residing outside the city limits of Williston but within the boundaries of WBSD7
The following candidates have filed to run in the June 10, 2025 School Board Election.
Write-in candidates are also allowed for each position, as indicated on the ballot.
At-Large (3 Open Positions)
Jeremy Brenner
Brittany Kilgore
Samuel Johnson
David Rodriguez
Diane Schmidt
Katie Zufelt
Outside City Limits (1 Open Position)
Dennis Nehring
Candidate Questionnaire Responses
School Board candidates were provided the opportunity to respond to the following optional questions. Their responses here are displayed exactly as provided by the respective candidate, and the original submitted document in PDF form is provided in each candidate's folder below.
Why are you interested in serving on the Williston Basin School District #7 School Board?
Describe your experience and involvement with Williston Basin School District #7.
Do you have children who attend(ed) Williston Basin School District #7?
What educational, professional, or civic experiences have you had that would contribute to your performance as a member of the Williston Basin School District #7 School Board?
What interests, skills, and abilities would you bring that would benefit the Williston Basin School District #7 School Board?
What do you consider to be three of the most pressing issues facing the Williston Basin School District #7 School Board?
School/College & Area of Study
Candidate Responses: At-Large
Candidate Responses: Outside City Limits
Below are the details surrounding the Qualifications, Roles & Responsibilities, and Member Compensation Rates for the School Board.
Qualifications
- A U.S. Citizen & North Dakota resident
- At least 18 years old on the day of the election
- A resident in the school district for at least the past 30 days
Roles & Responsibilities
The School Board's job is to represent, lead, and serve the community and to govern the district by establishing expectations for student achievement results, expectations for quality operational performance, and monitoring actual performance against those expectations.
Member Compensation Rates
Board Directors receive an annual stipend of $6,200, while the Board President receives $7,500 annually. Payments are issued in June and December.
Candidate Packets Included:
- Affidavit of Candidacy [SFN 02703]
- Statement of Interests [SFN 10172]
- School Board Questionnaire (Optional)
- Campaign Disclosure Statement [SFN 53970]*
*SFN 53970 is provided as a courtesy and is not required to file for candidacy. However, it must be filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State's office. For more information: www.sos.nd.gov/elections/campaign-finance
Submission Deadline:
All submissions were required to be received by 4:00 PM CST on April 7, 2025.
2025 | |
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April 7 | Candidacy Filing Deadline |
May 1 | First Day for Absentee Ballots |
June 2 | Last Day WBSD7 will Mail out Absentee Ballots |
June 9 | Last Day for Absentee Ballots |
June 10 | In-Person Voting |
Absentee Ballots can be completed at the District Office at 820 E Broadway, Friday, June 6 from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Adults residing within Williston Basin School District #7 have the opportunity to vote for a total of 4 candidates in this election, regardless of their location within the district.
Please visit the Williston Basin School District #7 Boundary Map to see if your place of residence is located within WBSD7.
March 7, 2025
Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot for the Williston Basin School District #7 is Monday, April 7, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
The following offices are up for election:
Three (3) School Board Member AT LARGE Seats (4-year term)
One (1) School Board Member OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS Seat (4-year term)
A candidate for a school district office must prepare and sign a document stating the candidate’s name and the position for which the individual is a candidate, Affidavit of Candidacy [SFN 02703], and a Statement of Interests [SFN 10172]. These documents must be filed with the school district business manager for Williston Basin School District #7 by the above deadline date and time.