September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM - BSD#7 Board Retreat

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. OPENING PRAYER

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

4. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2026 

4.A. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Effective School Board Governance: StudentsFirst Governance, Roles & Responsibilities — Amy De Kok

• Overview of NDSBA's StudentsFirst Governance approach
• Principles and practices of effective school board governance
• Keeping student outcomes and district priorities at the center of board work
• Roles and responsibilities of the board as a governing body
• Roles and responsibilities of individual board members
• Understanding the distinction between board governance and administrative responsibilities
• Working effectively as a unified board team
• Building productive board-superintendent relationships
• Governance considerations for both new and experienced board members
• Applying governance principles to board decision-making and oversight

4.B. 10:30 – 11:10 a.m. | Board Leadership: Roles of the President and Vice President - Amy De Kok

• Responsibilities of the Board President and Vice President
• The President's role in facilitating effective board meetings
• Maintaining order, focus, and appropriate board discussion
• Encouraging participation while keeping meetings productive
• Leadership responsibilities outside of board meetings
• Supporting effective board-superintendent relationships

4.C. 11:10 – 11:20 a.m. | Break

4.D. 11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | Running Effective Board Meetings: Agendas, Robert's Rules & Staying on Task - Amy De Kok

• Practical application of Robert's Rules of Order
• Using the approved agenda to structure and guide board meetings
• Staying on task and managing discussion
• Making, amending, and voting on motions
• Addressing discussion that strays from the agenda
• Practical strategies for the presiding officer to maintain order and meeting efficiency

4.E. 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. | Lunch

4.F. 12:40 – 1:15 p.m. | Board Policy: Updates, Responsibilities & Effective Use - Amy De Kok

• Review of updated board policies
• The board's role in policy adoption, review, and implementation
• Distinguishing policy from administrative procedure
• Key areas of recent policy change or legal significance
• Questions regarding district policies and board responsibilities

4.G. 1:15 – 1:55 p.m. | Title IX: Board-Level Responsibilities and Current Requirements - KrisAnn Norby-Jahner

• Title IX overview
• Board-level responsibilities and oversight
• Understanding the district's Title IX processes and roles
• Key compliance considerations for school board members
• Practical governance considerations and questions

4.H. 1:55 – 2:00 p.m. | Wrap-Up & Closing Questions

4.I. 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Superintendent/Athletic Director Presentation/Discussion — Dr. Shane Martin

• Update on Summer Projects — Monti LaVallie
• Update on Campus-wide Construction Projects
• Update on Academic Data
• Update on Intervention Standard Based Assessment
• Update on Celebrations:
  • NAFOA (ESSER FUNDS)
  • Recognized for School Accreditation 
  • Invitation to Present at the forum on Native Language Education in Washington D.C.
  •  NDSBA aligned with Policy Services, Online Supt. Evaluation, Online Board Assessment, Legal Council Representation, BoardBook Premier and StudentsFirst Governance, Business Manager Certifications
  • Invited to Cognia Recognition and National Sharing at Buffalo, NYRecognition in the Education Magazine (one of the top Schools in the nation)
  • Will be recognized nationally in a Education Magazine, highlighting the excellence of the District's innovative programs, academic achievements and commitment to preparing students for future success. 
  • ND Be Legendary/StudentsFirst Update - Martin (Marty) Bratrud

4.J. 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assistant Superintendent/Human Resource Director - Levi Gourneau

4.K. 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Budget Updates — Earl Demery/Duane Poitra

4.L. 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Construction Update - Duane Poitra

4.M. 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live Streaming of Meetings — Travis LaRocque

5. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026

5.A. Turtle Mountain High School Staff Board Reports

5.A.1. 8:30 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. TMCHS Principal Board Report - Brad LaRocque

5.A.2. 8:40 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. TMCHS Assistant Principal Board Report - Cindy Keplin

5.A.3. 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. TMCHS Alternative School Board Report — Michele Delorme

5.A.4. 9:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. TMCHS CTE/TMACTC Board Report — Dr. Kellie Hall

5.B. 9:10 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. BREAK

5.C. 9:20 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. TMCMS Board Report - Gaillord Peltier

5.D. 9:40 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. TMCES Principal Board Report — Shanna Davis-McCloud

5.E. 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. TMCS Special Ed./Section 504 Board Report — Danielle Sloan

5.F. 10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. TMCS Strategic Planning/Aligned Curriculum Update — Claudette Gourneau

5.G. 10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tiny Turtles Preschool Program - Debbe Poitra

5.H. 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. OIS Principal Board Report - Angelique Bennett

5.I. 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Q & A

6. ADJOURNMENT