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Due to the icy conditions, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. - Busses will run 2 hours late. - No Breakfast will be served 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).

Due to the icy conditions, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Busses will run 2 hours late. 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).

🌟 Celebrating CTE Month - Spotlight on Health Science Program! 🌟 Join us in recognizing the outstanding Health Science program at Williston High School during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🏥👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Our dedicated 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐥, who always go above and beyond to provide our students with a high quality, hands-on educational experience! 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 1. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: A general introduction to the field of health care, covering the history, patient confidentiality, medical ethics, and various health professions. 2. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Introduction to medical terminology to develop an understanding of vocabulary associated with the body and the medical profession. 3. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 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. 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐂𝐍𝐀): 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. 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐄𝐌𝐓): 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. 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 👩‍⚕️ Blood Drive, D7 Blood Pressure Screenings, CPR, and First Aid certification. 👨‍⚕️Assistance with the local Scrubs Camp at WSC, educating 7th graders on health careers. 👩🏾‍⚕️Engaging sessions with various health care professionals. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 ⭐️ 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. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐔𝐒𝐀 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!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲! 💕 Important February Schedule Reminders: 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭: 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 *sack lunch available teacher in-service 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 teacher in-service 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 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

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!👷🏽‍♂️👩‍⚕️👨‍🔧👩🏾‍💼 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. 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 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!⭐️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹: 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. 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/cte-center Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we celebrate CTE Month! 🚀🔧📚 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗗: cte.nd.gov/ctemonth North Dakota Career and Technical Education 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘: acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/ ND Association of Career and Technical Education

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

Remember that tonight is the Close Up Crunch for a Cause! Get dinner tonight at Taco John's and mention Close Up so those seniors get HALF of your check. All money raised by Close Up goes to seniors taking the trip to Washington, D.C.

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 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)”

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

We hope you can join us at MONDAY'S: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 Monday, December 18 6:30 PM Williston High School Auditorium (Door 9) Shaping Tomorrow: Your Ideas Matter Today! ＡＧＥＮＤＡ： 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 - Survey Results - Bond Proposal Essentials ​ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 - Led by Principals - Focused, small group discussions ​ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 - Conclude by 8:00 PM ​ ​Spanish Translation Provided in Breakout Sessions ​Se proporciona traducción al español en las sesiones de trabajo 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://5il.co/28q8s WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #communityforum

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

Come get your Christmas presents wrapped down at Cooks on Main to help support the WHS 2024 Prom! Gifts can be from anywhere and is free will donations. We will be here from 1-5!

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).