Williston Basin School District #7

We would like to spotlight two summer food services programs available for Summer 2024: 🍎 Summer Meals Program 🍎 Summer EBT Program (New!) 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Williston Basin School District #7 proudly participates in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program. This initiative ensures that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session, particularly in low-income areas. Throughout North Dakota, schools and non-profit organizations have the opportunity to provide free meals to kids and teens. The USDA is committed to utilizing all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve program participants effectively. For more detailed information on the program, please refer to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution/summer-food-service-program Mid-day meals are served Monday through Friday at four locations in Williston, free for children aged 18 and under and available for adults over 18 at a fee of $5. Under the Summer Food Service Program, schools and non-profit organizations offering non-congregate meals have the option of providing meals through home delivery or parent pick up. However, the WBSD7 program does not offer home delivery. Written consent from a child’s parent or guardian is required for meal pick up on the child’s behalf to maintain accountability, program integrity, and household confidentiality. Parents or guardians wishing to pick up meals for their child(ren) without the children present must complete an "SFSP PARENT CONSENT FORM," which is kept on-site. This form only needs to be completed once for each location. A guardian is defined as a legal guardian or someone with a caregiver relationship with the child. Adults principally responsible for the child's care on the meal day, such as grandparents or other caregivers, are considered suitable guardians for meal collection. Please note: Childcare providers responsible for whole groups of unrelated children are not considered guardians and cannot collect program meals on behalf of parents or guardians for children under their care. 𝗦𝗙𝗦𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://5il.co/2j8ti 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://5il.co/2jhn3 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/summer-food-services 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 In summer 2024, North Dakota will launch Summer EBT (SEBT) a new grocery benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school and when households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. Most families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. The new program is in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities. On Monday, April 15, 2024, parents, or guardians of eligible students began receiving emails from the State of ND Health & Human Services EBT program that provide information about the student's eligibility, how to update address information, or how to opt out of the program if they choose. Parents or guardians may contact the state EBT office if they don’t get an email and want to know if they will receive benefits and/or update their address information. 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: NDSEBT@nd.gov 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: NDSummerEBT.nd.gov 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/sites/www/files/documents/ChildNutrition/SEBT/sebt-factsheet-families.pdf

WBSD7 Community, We want to update you on the CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) selection process for the bond referendum elementary school construction project. As previously communicated, we are providing each of the CMAR RFQ bidders with another opportunity to interview. Dr. Faidley's decision to do so is due to the unexpected absence of one of our selection committee members during the initial interviews, coupled with a technical issue that resulted in only one out of three interviews being successfully recorded. Based on this technical issue, this committee member was unable to review the recordings. While the opportunity for a re-interview is available to all bidders, please note that bidder participation is at their discretion. In the event a company chooses not to participate in the presentation/interview, the written proposals will be scored as per the established rubric. We invite the public to attend and observe the interviews, although participation will be limited to the bidders and selection committee members. Below, you will find the schedule and WBSD7 YouTube Livestream Link for the interviews to be conducted the morning of Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟯𝟬 Interview 1: 8:30 – 9:30 Interview 2: 9:45 – 10:45 Interview 3: 11:00 – 12:00 Scoring: 12:00 until completed youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams For further details regarding the project and CMAR requirements, along with the CMAR press releases dated April 18th and April 19th, 2024, please visit our website at willistonschools.org/page/rfq. Requests have been received for the scoring rubrics, video recordings, and other materials reviewed thus far. The CMAR selection record will be marked "complete" upon the board's approval of a CMAR. Following this approval, these records will be made publicly accessible. A webpage dedicated to providing comprehensive information and updates about the construction of the new elementary school is currently being developed. It is anticipated to be launched by the end of next week. WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

Announcing Mr. Eric Rooke as the new WBSD7 Director of Maintenance! We are thrilled to welcome him to this pivotal role within the district, knowing his proven leadership and exceptional performance will drive excellence. Mr. Rooke has been an integral part of the Williston educational community since 2005, showcasing nearly two decades of dedication and innovation. As a teacher at Williston High School for 19 years, Mr. Rooke's commitment to education has been outstanding. He led the WHS Band for 17 years and has since imparted his expertise in music and theater electives. Additionally, Mr. Rooke's recent stint as interim Assistant High School Principal underscores his versatility and leadership prowess. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Rooke has made significant contributions as the director of the school's extracurricular theater program, achieving national recognition for the drama program's excellence. Under his guidance, Williston High School was honored as one of 25 Premiere Communities for Theater Education by the Educational Theater Association, a testament to Mr. Rooke's dedication and vision. Mr. Rooke's leadership extends beyond education, as evidenced by his role as President of the Williston Education Association, where he fostered collaboration and professional growth among staff members across all school levels. Mr. Rooke impact transcends traditional education settings; his tenure as Theater Manager for the WHS Theater saw him spearheading a fundraising campaign and overseeing a substantial $250,000 renovation of the Williston High School Auditorium, now WMSCC Auditorium, where he also served as the general construction manager. Moreover, his experience as a private contractor in the Williston community has further enriched his skill set. With a reputation for effective communication, strategic planning, and meticulous organization, Mr. Rooke is poised to lead the district maintenance department with vision and purpose. He is eager to leverage his diverse background and extensive experience to propel the maintenance department towards greater heights. We are excited to embark on this journey with Mr. Rooke at the helm of our maintenance department, and we are confident in his ability to lead with excellence. Best regards, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

Dear WBSD7 Community, We are delighted to announce that Ms. Amanda Palmer has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal of Williston High School. Ms. Palmer brings a wealth of educational experience and a passion for student success to the role. Having joined Williston High School as a teacher in the 2023/2024 school year, Ms. Palmer immediately felt embraced by the WHS staff and inspired by their dedication to student learning and well-being. This warm reception affirmed Ms. Palmer's belief that WHS was the ideal environment for professional growth and contribution. Ms. Palmer’s journey in education encompasses diverse roles and settings. Prior to transitioning into teaching, Ms. Palmer served as a Site Coordinator for 21st Century Community Learning Centers and later as the Director of Education at Sylvan Learning Centers. Ms. Palmer embarked on teaching as an English/English as a Second Language educator at a middle school in Houston, Texas, before furthering their teaching career as an online instructor for Connections Academy in Washington state. Notably, Ms. Palmer also taught high school English at Magic City Campus and Souris River Alternative High School in Minot, ND. The decision to transition from the classroom to an administrative position was a carefully considered one for Ms. Palmer, driven by a desire to extend support to teachers and staff in fostering positive impacts on the lives of WHS students. Ms. Palmer eagerly anticipates collaborating with the exceptional team of educators, staff, students, families, and community members at WHS, with a shared commitment to nurturing a thriving learning environment for all. We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Palmer into this leadership role, and we have every confidence that she will excel and make a significant impact. Best regards, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

Dear Community Members, We are writing to inform you that Williston Basin School District #7 is retracting the announcement made on April 18, 2024, regarding the unofficial selection for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the new elementary school construction process. This decision comes as a result of a technical issue arising from century code requirements. Regrettably, two out of the three interview recordings did not function properly. Consequently, the contractor committee member, who was unable to attend the interviews in person, was unable to review all three recordings as intended to ensure his full participation in the selection process. In light of these circumstances, Dr. Faidley has determined it necessary to reconduct the interviews. We are committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout this process. Therefore, we will be offering both in-person and virtual options to companies who submitted proposals. Recognizing the community's keen interest in this matter, we will provide advance access to the interview links to the public. This will enable everyone to observe the interview process. Scoring information will be posted upon the next CMAR announcement. Additionally, while the original RFQ included committee member titles, it did not specify their names. The RFQ was subsequently updated to include committee member names, as well as titles, on April 19, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this situation and appreciate your understanding as we work to uphold the integrity of our procedures. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in the Williston Basin School District #7. For more information about the project and CMAR requirements, please visit willistonschools.org/page/rfq Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, April 22 5:30 PM Williams County Commissioner Room 206 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestream: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, we will have an early dismissal at 11:00 AM for staff professional development. Sack lunches will be available, and buses will run at dismissal time. There will be no after-school childcare on this day. WBSD7 2023/2024 Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa WillistonSchools.org

Special School Board Meeting Friday, April 19 12:00 PM District Office 1201 9th Ave NW View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

Dear WBSD7 Staff, Families and Community, We are thrilled to share with you the incredible news that the Williston Basin School District #7 School Bond Referendum has passed! Achieving an outstanding 66% "yes" vote, the bond's unofficial approval has surpassed the necessary 60% supermajority, marking a significant milestone for our district and community. Here is a summary of the unofficial vote count: 𝗬𝗲𝘀: 2,379 𝗡𝗼: 1,228 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: 3,607 Your unwavering support, heartfelt stories, and dedication to motivating community members to participate in this historic vote have truly touched our hearts. Your active engagement and participation have filled us with gratitude and excitement for the future of education in Williston. As we eagerly await the official results to be verified during the canvassing of the election on Tuesday, April 30th, we want to take a moment to express our profound appreciation for your trust and confidence in us. Your belief in our vision for the future has ignited a renewed sense of purpose and determination within our district. The successful passage of the $35 million bond opens the door to a multitude of opportunities for our students and staff by funding the construction and equipping of a new elementary school and the acquisition of land for this purpose. We are thrilled that with the passage of the bond, we will be able to move our fifth graders back into elementary school buildings. This transition not only aligns with best educational practices and our district's strategic plan, but it also provides our fifth graders with an age-appropriate environment and access to playgrounds for recess. As we embark on this journey of growth and progress together, we invite you to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. With your continued support and partnership, we are confident that the future holds boundless possibilities for WBSD7. With deepest gratitude and boundless hope, 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 willistonschools.org/page/2024bond

WILLISTON BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM PASSES Williston, N.D. (April 17, 2024) The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the successful passage of the school bond referendum, as indicated by the unofficial tally from the vote held on April 17th, 2024. With 66% "yes" votes, the bond's unofficial approval surpassed the necessary 60% majority. The unofficial vote count is as follows: Yes: 2379 No: 1228 The canvassing of the election to verify and finalize the official results is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 PM in the District Office board room. The proposed $35 million bond aims to provide funding for the construction and equipping of one new elementary school, the purchase of land for the new school, and improvements to existing school facilities. The chosen site for the new elementary school is in Williston Square. For more information about the bond, please visit our bond webpage on the Williston Basin School District #7 website. We extend our gratitude to the WBSD7 community members who participated in the voting process and contributed to shaping the future of our schools. The Superintendent and Board Leadership offer the following remarks: Superintendent Dr. Faidley: “I am extremely grateful to the Williston Community for supporting the WBSD7 bond referendum. We pledge to continue our record of transparency and good stewardship of the Williston community bond funds with an on-time, on-budget construction of a new elementary school. On behalf of the staff and students of the WBSD7, thank you for your trust and support.” Board President, Kyle Renner: “Today is a great day for public education in Williston and a huge win for our students, teachers, and community. The public's investment in this new elementary school has set the school district up to handle growth and make our elementary schools K-5 again. Thank you to all who took time out of your schedules to cast your vote!” Board Vice President, Chris Walstad: “I am intensely proud of Williston voters for approving this bond referendum and ultimately making an investment in themselves and Williston’s future, through the academic achievements that will be manifested within this great facility.” WillistonSchools.org/page/2024bond

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday, April 19th, we will have an early dismissal at 11:00 AM for staff professional development. ​ ​Sack lunches will be available, and buses will run at dismissal time. There will be no after-school childcare on this day. ​ WBSD7 2023/2024 Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa ​ WillistonSchools.org

𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺! Whether you stop by the District Office TODAY (Open Until 5:00 PM) and vote absentee OR go to one of the four voting locations on April 17th - please vote! 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: willistonschools.org/page/vote Adults who reside within Williston Basin School District #7 can vote on this school bond referendum. Please visit the Williston Basin School District #7 Boundary Map to see if your place of residence is located within WBSD7: https://shorturl.at/fjBGW 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Absentee ballots cannot be turned in the day of election, April 17th. They must be turned in at the District Office by 5:00 PM on April 16th or postmarked by April 16th. If you are planning to mail your ballot on April 16th, please note that it may not be postmarked until April 17th. To ensure it is postmarked as April 16th if mailed on that day, it is recommended that you take it to the customer service counter at USPS and request it to be "hand canceled." This will ensure that the postmark reflects the correct date of April 16th, 2024. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗥𝗖 Main Entrance 822 18th St E 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Door 10 (south side) 4200 32nd St W 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 Door 13 (south side) 501 14th St W 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Door 1 (east side) 2501 29th St W ​Residents can cast their votes at any of the designated voting locations on April 17th. Choose the location most convenient for you. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 TODAY: Tuesday April 16 until 5:00 PM For: - Student Re-Enrollment & Enrollment - Absentee Voting (bring your ID) 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 1201 9th Ave NW willistonschools.org/page/2024bond #wbsd7 #2024bond

Celebrate the "Week of the Young Child!' ⭐ Kids Day Out - Williston has an entire week of events lined up, including today's Free Family Movie Night at T&J Agnes Theaters (south theater) at 6:00 PM. Follow: facebook.com/kidsdayout.williston *Please note that Kids Day Out Williston is not affiliated with WBSD7.

𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺! Whether you stop by the District Office and vote absentee (today or tomorrow) OR go to one of the four voting locations on April 17th - please vote! 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: willistonschools.org/page/vote Adults who reside within Williston Basin School District #7 can vote on this school bond referendum. Please visit the Williston Basin School District #7 Boundary Map to see if your place of residence is located within WBSD7: https://shorturl.at/fjBGW 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Absentee ballots cannot be turned in the day of election, April 17th. They must be turned in at the District Office by 5:00 PM on April 16th or postmarked by April 16th. If you are planning to mail your ballot on April 16th, please note that it may not be postmarked until April 17th. To ensure it is postmarked as April 16th if mailed on that day, it is recommended that you take it to the customer service counter at USPS and request it to be "hand canceled." This will ensure that the postmark reflects the correct date of April 16th, 2024. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗥𝗖 Main Entrance 822 18th St E 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Door 10 (south side) 4200 32nd St W 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 Door 13 (south side) 501 14th St W 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Door 1 (east side) 2501 29th St W ​Residents can cast their votes at any of the designated voting locations on April 17th. Choose the location most convenient for you. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻: Tuesday April 16 until 5:00 PM For: - Student Re-Enrollment & Enrollment - Absentee Voting (bring your ID) 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 1201 9th Ave NW TODAY! 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 Monday, April 15 - 5:30 PM Williston Middle School Central Campus Coyote Center (Door 5 - west side) willistonschools.org/page/2024bond #wbsd7 #2024bond

Wilkinson Investigation & Assessment Reports In response to numerous inquiries, the Williston Basin School District #7 (WBSD7) is committed to transparency and providing clarity on recent investigations at Wilkinson Elementary. Click to read: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/31744279

Press Release: Notification of ICPS assessment regarding Wilkinson Elementary Click to Read: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/31507562

𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺! Whether you stop by the District Office and vote absentee between now and April 16th or go to one of the four voting locations on April 17th - please vote! 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: willistonschools.org/page/vote Adults who reside within Williston Basin School District #7 can vote on this school bond referendum. Please visit the Williston Basin School District #7 Boundary Map to see if your place of residence is located within WBSD7: https://shorturl.at/fjBGW 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Absentee ballots cannot be turned in the day of election, April 17th. They must be turned in at the District Office by 5:00 PM on April 16th or postmarked by April 16th. If you are planning to mail your ballot on April 16th, please note that it may not be postmarked until April 17th. To ensure it is postmarked as April 16th if mailed on that day, it is recommended that you take it to the customer service counter at USPS and request it to be "hand canceled." This will ensure that the postmark reflects the correct date of April 16th, 2024. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗥𝗖 Main Entrance 822 18th St E 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Door 10 (south side) 4200 32nd St W 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 Door 13 (south side) 501 14th St W 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Door 1 (east side) 2501 29th St W School Resource Officers will be present at all school voting locations. ​Residents can cast their votes at any of the designated voting locations on April 17th. Choose the location most convenient for you. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: SATURDAY, APRIL 13 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM For: - Student Re-Enrollment & Enrollment - Student Immunizations - Absentee Voting 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻: Tuesday April 16 until 5:00 PM For: - Student Re-Enrollment & Enrollment - Absentee Voting (bring your ID) 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 1201 9th Ave NW 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 Monday, April 15 - 5:30 PM Williston Middle School Central Campus Coyote Center (Door 5 - west side) willistonschools.org/page/2024bond #wbsd7 #2024bond

Dear WBSD7 Community, Audrey Larson has been selected as the new principal of Williston High School following a thorough selection process by an interview committee. Larson, who previously served as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director since January 2023, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. With eleven years of experience as the Assistant Principal at WHS prior to her promotion, Larson has demonstrated her commitment to the success of WHS students, staff and the Williston Basin School District #7 community. We are excited and thankful to have Mrs. Larson stepping into the WHS Principal position. We have full confidence in her ability to succeed in leading the WHS Team! Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration A Message From Mrs. Larson: I am honored to have been selected as the new principal of Williston High School. In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to work with Williston High School’s dedicated staff and talented students. I am privileged to be called their leader. My journey in education started in a non-traditional way. After earning my Biology degree from the University of North Dakota, my husband Greg and I moved to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp where we were both assistant directors of different outdoor ministry programs. During this time, I developed a passion for teaching and leadership. I worked under an incredible camp director who’s training has been pivotal in my leadership journey. After starting a family, Greg and I moved back to North Dakota with our two young boys to be closer to family. I started my teaching career as a science teacher in New Salem, North Dakota where I implemented many teaching strategies I learned while at camp. While in New Salem, I had a beautiful daughter who happened to have Down syndrome. As young parents, a move even closer to family became important. We moved to our forever home on Greg’s parents’ farm and I continued my career as a science teacher in Grenora. After a year in Grenora, I started as a credit recovery teacher and later became a science teacher at Williston High School. Williston High School has been my home since! I have served as assistant principal for the past 11 years where I worked under one of the best in Jason Germundson. In my time helping to lead Williston High School, we have experienced incredible growth! I vividly remember taking a picture of our PowerSchool data at the old high school when our enrollment hit 900! We are now 1 ½ times that size. I am passionate about preparing our students for life after high school. As an assistant principal, I have worked with our staff to double the number of Advanced Placement, dual credit, and career and technical education (CTE) courses offered at Williston High School. As principal, developing and preparing our students for their next steps in life will continue to be a focus for Williston High School. Williston High School will continue to be a place where students can explore their interests and develop their skills so that they will be successful in whatever path they choose after graduation. I am grateful for this opportunity. Leading the staff and students of Williston High School is an incredible responsibility, and I am excited for the years to come. Sincerely, Mrs. Larson WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

2021-2022 Financial Audit Results Williston, N.D. (April 10, 2024) The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office has completed the financial audit of Williston Basin School District #7 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. During this audit period, the State Auditor’s Office identified seven areas of concern, a significant improvement from the previous year's findings, which totaled 21. This period marks the first year following the merger of Williston Public School District #1 with Williams County School District #8, resulting in the formation of the current Williston Basin School District #7. Since the time period covered in this audit, there have been significant changes in the administration of the District. This includes the appointment of a new superintendent and business manager, along with other new staff members in the business office. It's important to emphasize that the issues identified in the audited years have been addressed and rectified through improved financial practices implemented throughout the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years. Williston Basin School District will remain engaged with the auditor's office to develop and adhere to a corrective action plan that aligns with current fiscal practices of high quality, meeting industry standards. This plan will continue to address corrective requirements outlined in the audit reports from the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fiscal years. For the full audit report, click here: https://5il.co/2i8j2 or Visit our website’s Business & Operations page: willistonschools.org/page/business-operations For more information, contact: Paula Lankford Director of Public Relations Williston Basin School District #7 (701)572-1580 ext.04018 paula.lankford@willistonschools.org

For the June 11th school board election, seven candidates filed for candidacy. At-large: Autumn Marmon RaeAnne Rathbun Cory Swint Laura Ann Teekell Heather Wheeler Outside of city limits: Joseph Barsh Melanie Petersen WillistonSchools.org