๐ Celebrating CTE Month - Spotlight on Health Science Program! ๐
Join us in recognizing the outstanding Health Science program at Williston High School during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! ๐ฅ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธ
Our dedicated ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข ๐๐ญ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ฅ, who always go above and beyond to provide our students with a high quality, hands-on educational experience!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
1. ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
A general introduction to the field of health care, covering the history, patient confidentiality, medical ethics, and various health professions.
2. ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ:
Introduction to medical terminology to develop an understanding of vocabulary associated with the body and the medical profession.
3. ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
Review of human anatomy and physiology, providing an opportunity for job shadowing in the community to prepare students for a career in health care.
4. ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ (๐๐๐):
Students learn essential skills and basic nursing knowledge to care for patients and nursing home residents. Upon completion, they can take the CNA certification exam.
5. ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ง (๐๐๐):
In-depth course on caring for and transporting the sick and injured, including ride-alongs with the local EMS service. Students can take the National Registry EMT Exam upon completion.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Blood Drive, D7 Blood Pressure Screenings, CPR, and First Aid certification.
๐จโโ๏ธAssistance with the local Scrubs Camp at WSC, educating 7th graders on health careers.
๐ฉ๐พโโ๏ธEngaging sessions with various health care professionals.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
โญ๏ธ Last week, EMT students explored pediatric emergencies, examining a 2-month-old, 19-month-old, and a 5-year-old (see photos). They learned about vital signs, listened to heartbeats, observed respiration rates, and practiced CPR landmarks.
๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐๐๐
The Health Sciences program is actively involved in SkillsUSA, a student-led partnership fostering the development of a skilled workforce, ensuring graduates are career-ready from day one.
We applaud our Health Science program for its commitment to preparing students for successful careers in the healthcare industry!
๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ! ๐
Important February Schedule Reminders:
๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐
๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ: ๐๐:๐๐ ๐๐
*sack lunch available
teacher in-service
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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
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต!๐ท๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโ๐ง๐ฉ๐พโ๐ผ
Career and Technical Education Month is an annual public awareness campaign taking place each February, celebrating CTE, its programs, and their importance for students of all ages.
Throughout February, we will be sharing several CTE posts per week. These will include WBSD7 CTE program overviews, highlighting educators, and showcasing student stories.
Today marks our first post, featuring the expansion of the current CTE Center and introducing our new CTE Director, Audrey Larson.
๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ:
Audrey Larson assumed the role of CTE Director on 1/1/2024, bringing valuable experience from her previous role as an assistant principal at WHS with CTE oversight. We are excited to have Mrs. Larson take on these responsibilities!โญ๏ธ
๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น:
The construction of the CTE Center remains on schedule and within budget. Scheduled to open in Fall 2024, this center will expand on the current CTE offerings, providing opportunities for other schools in the area.
The project is made possible by a $10 million grant from the North Dakota Career and Technical Education Capital Projects Fund, along with matching donations from community partners.
Anticipation is growing as we look forward to the fall 2024 opening, not only as an addition to the Williston High School campus but also a substantial expansion of our current CTE offerings.
The project includes dedicated space for our alternative high school, enhancing accessibility for all students and the broader community.
๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ: willistonschools.org/page/cte-center
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we celebrate CTE Month! ๐๐ง๐
๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐: cte.nd.gov/ctemonth
North Dakota Career and Technical Education
๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต ๐๐๐ง๐:
acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/
ND Association of Career and Technical Education
Weekly Superintendent Reflections - "Making a Difference"
This week's Superintendent Reflections shines a spotlight on "Making a Difference," showcasing the remarkable contributions of the Williston Community Builders!
Click to Read: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28778314
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
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!๐๐
Big thanks to ConnectUs Therapy and a local ranching family who teamed up to provide this donation.
๐ฃ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ (๐-๐ฅ) ๐๐ฎ๐๐น๐ฎ, ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ป & ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฒ. 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
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Watch on YouTube:
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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 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)
๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐น๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ถ๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป-๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ต๐๐ต.
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
๐๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ, ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก, 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!๐ฌโจ
From detailed descriptions to impressive materials, hypotheses, methods, results, and conclusions - they are ROCKING IT! ๐
Here's a peek of their impressive work!๐
๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป ๐ง๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ - ๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ & ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
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.
๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ง ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐ช:
๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ:
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.
๐ข๐ป๐ด๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐:
Additional parts of the heating system have been identified for repair to ensure proper functioning. Crews are actively working on these repairs.
๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก:
๐ฆ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐:
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.
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
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.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐:
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.
๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ:
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.
๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก:
๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
By 12:00 PM, nearly all students had been reunited with their parents/guardians. The remaining families were reunited by 12:45 PM.
๐๐ป๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐:
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.
๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฆ:
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. ๐ช๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ด๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐บ๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ต๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ.
๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐.
Sincerely,
WBSD7 Administration
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
Update on School Operations for Tomorrow โ ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก-๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐๐ฆ
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
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป-๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ช๐๐ฆ๐๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐, ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ฒ.
A huge ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ & ๐๐ผ๐ต๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ 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.)
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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! ๐๐ค
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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)
๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก:
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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๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐
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 driverโs 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:
๐ธAll visitors must check into the front office with their Driverโs license/photo ID and wear a visitorโs badge for the entire duration of visit.
๐ธVisitors 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.
๐ธVisitors 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.
๐ธSolicitors are not permitted on school property except when authorized in accordance with state law and/or applicable district policy.
๐ธVisitors 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.
๐ธPublic 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
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We invite you to join us for:
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Tuesday, January 9 2024
12:15 PM and 5:45 PM
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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
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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.
๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐: 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.
๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐!
With Gratitude,
WBSD7 Administration
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