Williston Basin School District #7

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 for the April 17th Bond Referendum Vote 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coyote Center Commons at Williston Middle School Central Campus (Door 5) 501 14th St W 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: JLG Architects and District Staff 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 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. 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Presenters will be available for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours beyond the meeting start time to field questions. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺: The initial presentation at each public meeting will be livestreamed on 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams The open house format following the presentation will not be livestreamed on YouTube due to the nature of many small conversations occurring. However, after the initial presentation, there will be a 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 to provide an inside look at the set-up and encourage everyone to come down and participate, even if they aren't able to make it at 5:30. 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 🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸 EARLY VOTING BY ABSENTEE 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 is 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! March 4 - April 16 Feel free to drop by the District Office to complete the absentee voting process at your convenience. Bring your identification. The District Office is generally open 7:30 - 4:30, but it is open until 5:00 PM on the following Tuesdays: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 & 4/16 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 🔸Absentee Voting Details 🔸April 17 Voting Locations/Times WillistonSchools.org/page/vote 🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔸 We encourage everyone to review 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. willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs #wbsd7

NOTICE: 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Monday, March 18 6:00 - 7:00 PM Williston High School Auditorium 4200 32nd St W 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗽𝗱𝗳): https://5il.co/2gndy 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams 🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀! 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: Monday, March 18 6:00 - 7:00 PM Williston High School Auditorium 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 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 & 𝟲/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟰 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: willistonschools.org/page/school

𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗞 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 2024/2025 Enrollment Lottery Opens: March 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM willistonschools.org/o/fcpkc/page/enrollment Our Future Coyotes PreK Center has specific target populations. Read more about the program: willistonschools.org/o/fcpkc/page/future-coyotes 𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 Future Coyotes PreK Enrollment for the 2024/2025 school year will be determined through a lottery system. Below are the criteria: 50% of the population must have a disability or be at $31,800 (60% SMI) or less yearly income. A lottery will be completed for enrollment: 1. The first part of the lottery will be income-based. 2. Second part will be for WBSD7 employees. 3. Third part will be open to the general public. A child who will be 4 years old by July 31, 2024, may enroll into the Future Coyotes PreK program. 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 To participate in the enrollment lottery for your child, Parents/Guardians will need to submit a pre-enrollment form, including all requested documents. Once all documents are verified, your student will be entered into the enrollment lottery. 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯/𝟭𝟴/𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠. The "Pre-Enroll" buttons on the Pre-K Enrollment Webpage will be live on 3/18/24 at 8:00 AM. The closing date for the lottery will be determined by the number of pre-enrollments received. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: If your student is selected via Lottery you (Parent/Guardian), will receive an email with a link to complete the final Enrollment Form. In the event that your student is not selected, you will be notified via email, which may also include information regarding waitlist placement. 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 There is no cost to participate in the Future Coyotes PreK Program. The program is made possible by two grants: - 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 hhs.nd.gov/cfs/early-childhood-services/best-in-class - 𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗦𝗗 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 nd.gov/dpi/education-programs/literacy/comprehensive-literacy-state-development-clsd 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Questions about the enrollment process? Please contact: enrollment@willistonschools.org Questions about the Future Coyote Pre-K Center? Please contact: kenzi.brown@willistonschools.org 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀 Q: My student turned 4 after August 1, 2024. Can I enroll them into PreK for the 2024-2025 school year? A: No, the Future Coyotes PreK automatically roll over to Kindergarten the next year therefore your student must meet the age level requirements set forth by the North Dakota Century code. For more information: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t15-1c06.pdf 🔶 Q: Can my students participate in the enrollment lottery if our family income is more than $31,800 a year? A: Yes, anyone may participate in the Future Coyotes PreK enrollment lottery. Priority will be given to low-income families. willistonschools.org/o/fcpkc #wbsd7 #futurecoyotesprek

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 - WBSD7 School Bond Referendum 2024 We invite you to explore our bond 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 webpage for details on the school bond referendum, including floor plans and a map outlining the potential locations of the proposed new elementary school. willistonschools.org/page/2024-bond-plan 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦: 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 March 4 - April 16 Feel free to drop by the District Office to complete the absentee voting process at your convenience. Voting Information, including: 🔸Absentee Voting Details 🔸April 17 Voting Locations/Times WillistonSchools.org/page/vote 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond #wbsd7 #2024bond

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀! 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: 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 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 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 & 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: willistonschools.org/page/school PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/2gb8p #wbsd7

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot for the Williston Basin School Board #7 is April 8th, 2024 by 4:00 PM. The following offices are up for election: 𝗔𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲: School Board Member (4-year term) School Board Member (4-year term) 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻: School Board Member (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, and SFN 10172 State of Interests form. Both of these documents must be filed with the school district business manager for Williston Basin School District #7 by the above deadline date and time. All forms are available from either the school district business manager for Williston Basin School District #7 or may be obtained online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalListDetails.aspx?ptlhPKID=30&ptlPKID=3 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦: 1. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: https://5il.co/14dvr 2. 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗰𝘆: https://5il.co/2gb82 3. 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://5il.co/2gb83 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 "𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲" 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗗𝗙: https://5il.co/2gb8b 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/school #wbsd7 #schoolboardelection

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. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦: 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 March 4 - April 16 Feel free to drop by the District Office to complete the absentee voting process at your convenience. Voting Information, including: 🔸Absentee Voting Details 🔸April 17 Voting Locations/Times WillistonSchools.org/page/vote 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond #wbsd7 #2024bond #springbreak

Highlighting the Williston High School 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🏗️ Under the guidance of 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀, Williston High School offers a comprehensive Construction Program for students. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 & 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀: Students have the option to enroll in Intro to Construction, where they learn the fundamentals of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and sheetrocking from Mr. Davis. This introductory course lays the groundwork for understanding various aspects of construction. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: In Construction Tech 1, students undergo OSHA training at the beginning of the year, leading to OSHA certification upon passing the test. Under Mr. Davis' supervision, students work on larger projects such as smaller houses and other construction projects, honing their skills and gaining practical experience. 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: The program offers Construction Tech 2, where students delve into more complex tasks like sofit installation and building squaring. This advanced course aims to further develop students' expertise, preparing them for successful careers in the construction industry upon graduation. Kudos to Mr. Davis and the students for their dedication and the success of this invaluable program! 🎉

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 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. 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹: tinyurl.com/2024D7 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: Re-enrollment must be completed in a web browser. It cannot be completed in the app. 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Elementary: March 25 & 26 WMSCC: March 27 & 28 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹: May 24, 2024 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Please note that when re-enrolling your student, the grade level ​will not immediately reflect grade level changes. Enrollment specialist will need to deliver the updated information to the ​schools before the grade level is adjusted accordingly. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: https://5il.co/1q429 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://5il.co/2g69h 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: willistonschools.org/page/enrollment 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 1201 9th Ave NW 701-572-1580 enrollment@willistonschools.org 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM #wbsd7

Special School Board Meeting Monday, March 7 5:00 PM District Office - 1201 9th Ave NW Meeting Agenda: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185

2024 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 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: 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! March 4 - April 16 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 🔸Absentee Voting Details 🔸April 17 Voting Locations/Times WillistonSchools.org/page/vote 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: 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. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻: 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. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 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. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: 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. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲: The Assistant Superintendent was selected by an interview committee comprised of: 🔸 Anna Nelson, President of Williston Area Chamber of Commerce 🔸 Judy Billehus, WBSD7 Director of Human Resources 🔸 Dina Norby, WBSD7 Elementary School Principal 🔸 Tyler Heser, WBSD7 Middle School Principal 🔸 Linda Gabbert, WBSD7 Middle School Teacher 🔸 Robert Conley, WBSD7 Director of Activities 🔸Dr. 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 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! March 4 - April 16 Voting Information, including: 🔸Absentee Voting Details 🔸April 17 Voting Locations/Times willistonschools.org/page/vote Main Bond Referendum Page: WillistonSchools.org/page/2024bond #2024Bond #WBSD7

Due to the weather & road conditions 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰. 🔸 Busses will run 2 hours later than usual 🔸Earliest time students can be dropped off at schools is 2 hours later than the usual time 🔸No breakfast will be served 🔸Staff will report to work 2 hours later than their usual arrival time 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 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. ​Stay 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).

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 - March 11-15 for Spring Break 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗞-𝟴 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱 & 𝟮𝟲 - All Elementary Schools 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳 & 𝟮𝟴 - Williston Middle School Central Campus 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 - March 29 for Good Friday WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #springbreak

📢𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃! 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. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Coyote Center Commons at Williston Middle School Central Campus (Door 5) 501 14th St W 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Weekday meetings will begin at 5:30 PM. Saturday's meeting will begin at 9:00 AM. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞: Open House 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: JLG Architects and District Staff 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 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. 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Presenters will be available for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours beyond the meeting start time to field questions. 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: 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

🌾🚜Nearing the end of CTE Month, we are highlighting 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Williston High School!🌱 Meet Mrs. Daniels, our dedicated agriculture education teacher, who inspires students to cultivate their passion for farming and beyond. 🌾👩‍🏫🚜 From the fundamentals to advanced skills like welding and drafting, our courses cover it all! 🛠️ Our students not only learn about agriculture but also become leaders through FFA. Last week, FFA members participated in a variety of activities, including a mock accident simulation, showcasing the importance of ag safety. Let's honor the growth and innovation happening in our agriculture classroom!

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

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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. 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 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 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond Best regards, WBSD7 Administration