Williston Basin School District #7

Unofficial School Board Election Results The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the unofficial results of the June 11, 2024 school board election. The following candidates have been unofficially elected to the school board: Cory Swint Heather Wheeler Joseph Barsh With a total of 1774 ballots, the unofficial vote count for candidates is as follows: At Large Candidates (2 positions available): Cory Swint - 1286 Heather Wheeler - 788 Laura Ann Teekell - 356 Autumn Marmon - 307 RaeAnne Rathbun - 231 Kate Brunelle-Vestal (write-in) - 231 Out of City Limits (1 position available): Joseph Barsh - 1230 Melanie Petersen - 468 The election will be canvassed on June 24, 2024, at which time the official results will be declared, finalizing the election. We extend our appreciation to all candidates who participated in the election and to every voter who exercised their civic duty. Your engagement in this process underscores the significance of our education system and its role in our community's growth. As we move forward, we look forward to working together with our elected school board members, students, parents, educators, and the broader community to continue fostering a strong and supportive learning environment. For more information, contact: Paula Lankford Director of Public Relations Williston Basin School District #7 (701)572-1580 ext.01023 paula.lankford@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.org

Tomorrow is Election Day! Tuesday, June 11 School Board Election & Primary Election Polls Open: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Williston ARC 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 To access candidate information, absentee voting details, and more related to the election, please visit willistonschools.org/page/school-board-election 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 To access primary election information, including additional polling locations, please visit williamsnd.com/Elections If you are voting in the Primary Election, head to the ARC and use Door 3 for access. After voting, exit the Primary Election area and proceed to the Meeting Rooms for the School Board Election. If you are not participating in the Primary Election, enter through the main ARC entrance for the School Board Election. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, June 10 5:30 PM Williams County Commission Room 206 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

Special School Board Meeting Friday, June 7 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

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 4 12:00 PM Virtual Meeting View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 June 3 - August 2 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 - CLOSED 701-572-1580 WillistonSchools.org

School Board Workshop Thursday, May 30 5:00 PM District Office 1201 9th Ave NW View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Board Workshops are open to the public to attend, but they are not livestreamed. WillistonSchools.org

Special School Board Meeting Friday, May 31 5:00 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

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺🥪🍎 Williston Basin School District #7 proudly participates in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals 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. Visit our SUMMER FOOD SERVICES webpage for more information, including schedule & locations. willistonschools.org/page/summer-food-services

Regular School Board Meeting Tuesday, May 28 5:30 PM Williams County Commission Room 206 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 28 12:15 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

Special School Board Meeting Monday, May 20 12:15 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

Kindergarten Enrollment Reminder! 📚✏️ If you haven't already enrolled your child for the 2024-2025 school year, now's the time to do so! Children must be 5 years old by July 31, 2024, to enroll in kindergarten. Kindergarteners will be assigned to elementary schools by June 15th. WillistonSchools.org/page/enrollment #wbsd7 #KindergartenEnrollment

Introducing Mr. Reo Boston as the incoming principal of Wilkinson Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year! With over a decade of experience in education, Mr. Boston currently serves as an instructional coach at Williston Middle School Central Campus. Throughout his career, he has taught various subjects including 8th grade US History, 7th Grade ELA, and 6th grade. Mr. Boston holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Minot State University and a Master's Degree from WGU in Learning & Technology. He is married with two children who attend WBSD7, and his wife is a 2nd grade teacher at Lewis & Clark Elementary. Mr. Boston coaches cross-country and is an avid runner, participating in various distances, including 100-mile races. He also has a passion for music and has been playing in a rock band since his teenage years. Additionally, he enjoys exploring the wilderness through hunting and hiking. Mr. Boston is thrilled for this opportunity to serve as the new principal of Wilkinson Elementary and looks forward to making a positive impact on the school community! WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, May 13 5:30 PM John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall 22 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestream: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

🤩 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, May 23 11:00 AM Dismissal Re-Enrollment for 2024/2025 Deadline: 5/24/24 Re-Enrollment Flyer: https://5il.co/2g69h Re-Enroll: WillistonSchools.org/page/enrollment #wbsd7 #lastdayofschool

Today marks the beginning of Absentee Voting for the June 11, 2024 school board election. To access candidate information (including candidate responses to the School Board Application Form), absentee voting details, and more related to the election, please visit willistonschools.org/page/school-board-election

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻! With great excitement, WBSD7 Administration proudly announces Mrs. Kenzi Brown as our new CTE Director! We know she's going to be fantastic in this role. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻: "My name is Kenzi Brown, WBSD#7 Business Education Teacher & PreK Director. This is my 6th year teaching for the school district, and I've had the honor of coaching volleyball, basketball, and serving on various school and community committees. I played basketball and volleyball at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, where I received my bachelor's in business administration and master's in education administration. My husband, Matt Brown, and I moved to Williston in 2017 and quickly fell in love with the community and welcoming environment. We opened Coyote Pups Learning Den four years ago when we knew we wanted to start our family here and offer an educational environment from birth to school age. With the help of two wonderful directors and an amazing team of teachers, I am thankful I can continue in WBSD#7 and send my own two kiddos to Coyote Pups each day! I am passionate about bettering public education for all students and am honored to take on the role of CTE Director for Williston Basin School District. I look forward to connecting students with industry partners in our community, supporting our incredible CTE teachers, and expanding our programs within our new Williston Basin CTE Center opening in the Fall. I am confident that we will continue to equip our students with the innovation, creativity, and skill development tools needed to succeed after high school. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as the new CTE Director and look forward to the future of WBSD#7. Thank you to our district staff and community members who work hard each day to ensure our students receive the education they deserve; together, we will continue to provide high-quality public education for our community". 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲! Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

WBSD7 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM OFFICIALLY PASSED The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the successful passage of the school bond referendum, as indicated by the official tally from the election held on April 17th, 2024. With 65.9% "yes" votes, the bond's official approval surpassed the necessary 60% supermajority. The official vote count is as follows: 𝗬𝗲𝘀: 2,386 𝗡𝗼: 1,233 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: 3,619 The canvassing of the election to verify and finalize the official results took place Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 PM in the District Office board room. The $35 million bond aims to provide funding for the construction, equipping and purchase of land for one new elementary school. The chosen site for the new elementary school is in Williston Square. The estimated total project cost is $55 million, with the district contributing $20 million (36%) from District Building Funds. For a detailed breakdown of results by voting location and absentee votes and for more information about the bond, please visit our bond webpage on the Williston Basin School District #7 website. willistonschools.org/page/2024bond Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process and contributed to this significant milestone for our district. Best Regards, Williston Basin School District #7 #wbsd7 #2024bond

🌟 Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible principals who lead with passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment across Williston Basin School District #7. Your leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping our school communities, fostering excellence, and supporting the growth and success of our students and staff. 🤩 Join us in celebrating our outstanding principals and thanking them for their tireless efforts and dedication to our shared mission. Let's show them the appreciation they truly deserve! 🍎✏️ WillistonSchools.org #PrincipalAppreciationDay #ThankYouPrincipals #WBSD7