Williston Basin School District #7

Please note that the regular school board meeting schedule for the 2023-2024 school year has changed. Click the link to read more: www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28550130

Exciting News! WBSD7 Food Pantry just received a generous donation of a whole cow's worth of frozen beef!🍔🍖 Big thanks to ConnectUs Therapy and a local ranching family who teamed up to provide this donation. 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗟-𝗥) 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮, 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 & 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲. Fallon was a counseling intern at ConnectUs Therapy last semester, working with Katie & Kayla. Kayla's parents, Don & Judy are ranchers near Watford City. They donated the cow, and ConnectUs Therapy covered the processing fees and delivered the frozen meat. ConnectUs Therapy also held a food drive in their office and donated those non-perishable items as well. We are proud to be part of this generous community! WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #foodpantrydonations #communitysupport

WBSD7 is excited to share the first edition of "Superintendent Reflections" - a new weekly newsletter! Check out Dr. Faidley's insights and updates. Click to Read: www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28489312

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 View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Public Comment Options: Join Zoom Meeting at tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22 During Agenda Item 5.1. Public Comment: Navigate to “Reactions” feature on Zoom Choose “Raise Hand” 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. “Public 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., student’s educational record)

𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵. The gas leak and heating system issues have been successfully repaired and inspected by MDU and the Fire Marshal, meeting all safety standards for occupancy. We extend our sincere gratitude for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation throughout this week. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration

𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡, due to ongoing heating system repairs and monitoring. We are committed to ensuring the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements before students and staff return for in-person classes. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. We greatly appreciate your continued patience, flexibility and cooperation during this challenging time. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration

It's an exciting day at Williston Middle School Central Campus. Our talented 6th-8th graders are showcasing their scientific brilliance at the Science Fair!🔬✨ From detailed descriptions to impressive materials, hypotheses, methods, results, and conclusions - they are ROCKING IT! 🚀 Here's a peek of their impressive work!📚

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 - 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Hagan Elementary School will conduct virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, to ensure the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. Dear Hagan Families & WBSD7 Community, We want to provide you with an overview and update regarding the gas leak situation that led to the evacuation of Hagan Elementary this morning. 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸: Staff reported the smell of gas about 9:40 AM, and immediate action was taken. MDU, WBSD7 maintenance, and Johnson Controls staff promptly diagnosed and repaired a confirmed gas leak in the heating system. The fire marshal subsequently inspected and approved the site, confirming no further leaks. 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: Additional parts of the heating system have been identified for repair to ensure proper functioning. Crews are actively working on these repairs. 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: MDU ordered an immediate student evacuation at 9:45 AM. The Raptor Alert system was used to mobilize the district's crisis response (reunification) team. Police were immediately contacted. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Parents were notified by call/text/email at 10:00 AM. They were asked not to drive to Hagan in order to allow for an orderly evacuation process. Parents were told they would be sent a follow-up message with information about the reunification location and related details. A follow-up notification was sent to parents at 10:40 AM in which information about the reunification location and other pick-up details were provided. 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Harlow's Transportation began busing students to the reunification site just after 10:00 AM, with all students arriving to the reunification site of Lutheran Brethren Church by 10:35 AM The district's reunification team efficiently tracked students and prepared for parent/guardian arrival. Parents/guardians or their designees were required to show ID, with proper authorization for designees. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Despite the nature of the circumstances, parent feedback has been positive, with many expressing appreciation for excellent communication and an organized process. Most parents indicated that they were impressed with the preparedness and efficiency demonstrated during the incident. 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: By 12:00 PM, nearly all students had been reunited with their parents/guardians. The remaining families were reunited by 12:45 PM. 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Hagan's enrollment is approximately 460 students, K-4. Food and activities were provided to students during the wait, with teachers and staff helping to keep them calm. 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦: Hagan Elementary School will conduct virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, to ensure the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unexpected situation. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Update on School Operations for Tomorrow – 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 Dear WBSD7 Community, We are pleased to inform you that the heating systems have been successfully repaired at: - Garden Valley - Hagan - Rickard - Wilkinson - Williston Middle School Central Campus 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟲. A huge 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 & 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 team for their swift and efficient resolution of the heating system issues! We extend our sincere appreciation for your understanding, flexibility and cooperation amidst the recent challenges caused by the extreme cold weather. Thank you for your ongoing support. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration Questions? Contact your student's school or Email: communications@WillistonSchools.org (This message was sent to parents & staff via phone call, text & email.)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 #𝟮𝟰𝟰𝟳𝟵 competed yesterday at the Western Dakota regional in Bismarck. 🤖 The Coyote robotics is a rookie team this year that is made up of eight 8th graders. They have worked hard all season, and even through many of the challenges that were thrown their way. At the regional they placed third for the Motivate Award. Next weekend they will be traveling to Fargo to compete in the regional held at NDSU in hopes that they will qualify for the state competition! Hats off to our robotics team and their dedicated instructors for a job well done! 🎉🤖 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #RoboticsExcellence #TeamAchievement

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. 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Except Thursdays when there is no school) 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 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 #wbsd7

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 Ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority at Williston Basin School District #7 (WBSD7). To enhance the protective measures in place, WBSD7 utilizes the Raptor Security System at all WBSD7 schools. raptortech.com Raptor Security is a visitor management system that is used to protect the students, staff, and visitors at our schools. The Raptor Security System reads the visitor's driver's license and compares that information to a national sex offender database. The Raptor Security system allows staff to implement an added layer of safety for staff and students. All schools in Williston Basin School District #7 utilize this system to enhance the safety and security at our schools. Upon arrival at a school, all visitors are asked to provide their driver’s license, at which time it will be scanned in the Raptor system. The system will print a visitor badge to wear during the visit. We thank you for your support in helping ensure the safety of staff and students. WBSD7 Policy KAA (Visitors in the School): ndsba.org/policies/willistonbasin/pdfs/KAAA.pdf The Board and District Administration encourage parents and community members to visit district schools to become better informed about day-to-day operations and observe the educational process. Because schools are places of work and learning, visitors shall observe the following requirements when visiting district schools, which are created to ensure the educational environment is not disrupted: 🔸All visitors must check into the front office with their Driver’s license/photo ID and wear a visitor’s badge for the entire duration of visit. 🔸Visitors shall comply with applicable state law and district policy/regulations while on school property. No person shall enter school property for unlawful purposes or for purposes unauthorized by the Board. The District shall enforce state law on willful disruption of schools. The Superintendent shall make a reasonable effort to keep the public informed about district policies pertaining to visitors such as, but not limited to drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; sexual offenders; patron grievances; and other policies designed to maintain order. 🔸Visitors are prohibited from engaging in disruptive conduct that is interfering or interrupting the orderly operation/management of the District, or that is insulting, harassing, or threatening toward district personnel. Visitors who engage in such conduct will immediately be asked to leave school property. 🔸Solicitors are not permitted on school property except when authorized in accordance with state law and/or applicable district policy. 🔸Visitors shall be prohibited from videotaping and/or otherwise electronically recording district students and staff. This policy does not apply to visitors electronically recording school-sponsored events not governed by copyright laws and non-school-sponsored activities and events held on school property. The Board may also create an exception to this policy for members of the press. 🔸Public visits to classrooms shall not be for the purpose of evaluating teachers, teaching methods, or curriculum. Visitors who wish to observe a classroom shall schedule their visits in advance according to administrative regulations. Visitors shall agree to follow this policy and any administrative regulations governing classroom observation prior to receiving classroom observation permission. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding of our commitment to safety. By adhering to these procedures, we collectively contribute to the well-being of everyone within the WBSD7 community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your cooperation in making our schools safe spaces for learning and growth. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration Questions: communications@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

We invite you to join us for: 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗜 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Tuesday, January 9 2024 12:15 PM and 5:45 PM 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Williston Public Library 1302 Davidson Drive - Williston Please take a moment to fill out this short online form if you would like to attend the Title VI Parent Advisory Council Meeting on January 9, 2024, or if you would like more information regarding the Title VI Parent Advisory Council. https://shorturl.at/rsvXZ Contact: Dr. Sheeresa Begay sheeresa.begay@willistonschools.org (701) 770-6232 The Title VI program is intended to meet special academic and cultural needs of American Indian students at Williston Basin School District 7. Through Title VI funding, the Williston Basin School District 7 program is able to provide programming services to 267 American Indian students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes in the United States WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Dear WBSD7 Community, We are pleased to share the success of our recent staff and community forums regarding the potential establishment of new schools within our district. The forums, titled "Shaping Tomorrow: Your Ideas Matter Today," were held at Williston High School, with separate sessions for staff and community members. The engaging agenda featured a presentation by RSP & Associates, highlighting the insightful results from the "new schools survey" and crucial information on the proposed bond. Following this, breakout sessions, led by school principals and administrators, provided a platform for fruitful discussions. Last week, we distributed an event overview, including the presentation by RSP & Associates and the discussion questions used during the forum. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: https://5il.co/2bh1x We express our sincere gratitude to the community members and staff who actively participated in the forums and completed the new schools survey. Your contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of education in our district. As we move forward, the school board and district are committed to incorporating your valuable input into our plans to address the evolving needs of our education community. Your insights are pivotal, and we eagerly anticipate advancing collectively toward our educational goals. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! With Gratitude, WBSD7 Administration 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Email: communications@willistonschools.org 🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸 𝟭𝟮/𝟭𝟴/𝟮𝟯 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗦: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://5il.co/2b4l4 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳: https://5il.co/2b6rn 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: https://5il.co/2b6ro 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: https://5il.co/2b968 🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸

Winter Break Reminders☃️🎄 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸: Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: Wednesday, January 3 The District Office is not available for walk-in visits during the winter break. However, you can contact the district office by phone and email during regular hours, and in-person appointments are welcomed and can be scheduled. 701-572-1580 communications@willistonschools.org 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! ❄⛄🎄 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Yesterday WBSD7 successfully concluded the second of two staff and community forums on the potential establishment of new schools within the district. The forums took place at the Williston High School, beginning at 4:00 PM for staff and 6:30 PM for community members. The forums, titled "𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆," aimed to engage the public and staff in discussions about the future of education in the district. The agenda included a presentation by RSP & Associates, featuring the “new schools survey” results and essential information on the proposed bond, followed by breakout sessions led by school principals and administrators. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁: https://5il.co/2b4l4 We extend our gratitude to the community and staff members who attended the forums and/or completed the new schools survey, actively participating in shaping the future of education in our district. We extend a special thanks to our principals and administrators in attendance yesterday for their invaluable contribution in facilitating and documenting input during the small group discussions. Your dedication and professionalism significantly enhanced the success of the events! The discussion questions used in the forum are available on the district’s website at: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 https://5il.co/2b6rn 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 https://5il.co/2b6ro 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 (𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹) https://5il.co/2b968 The school board and district are committed to integrating the valuable input received from the community and staff as we proceed to address the evolving needs of our education community. Your insights play a crucial role in shaping the future of our district, and we look forward to collectively advancing toward our educational goals. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! With Gratitude, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org #WBSD7

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 - TONIGHT! Regular School Board Meeting Monday, December 11 Hagan Elementary School 2501 29th St W TOUR the school at 5:00 PM School Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

ANNOUNCEMENT: Buses will run as usual today at the regular dismissal time. We anticipate delays in students arriving to their bus stops due to the weather and road conditions. Stay safe, WBSD7 Administration

We are pleased to inform you that there will be 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 ​𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Buses will be running their normal routes. (Delays could be possible for some routes, depending on road conditions.) ​ Best regards, 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).