July 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM - School Board Meeting (Reg)
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance (Dr. Vandal)
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2. Determine if a Quorum is Present--Note Any Absent Members
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3. Organization of the Board (Dr. Vandal)
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3.a. Installation of Elected Board Member(s) "Oath of Office" (Dr. Vandal/Mrs. King)
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3.b. Declaration of Board Adjournment "Sine Die" to Reorganize New Board
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3.c. Election of President of the School Board (Dr. Vandal)
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3.d. School Board President as Presiding Officer
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3.d.i. Election of Vice-President of the School Board
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3.d.ii. Appointment of Standing Board Committees
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3.d.ii.1. Personnel & Finance
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3.d.ii.2. Building, Grounds & Transportation
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3.d.ii.3. Policy & Curriculum
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3.d.ii.4. Be Legendary
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3.d.ii.5. Negotiations
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3.d.ii.6. CTE (BASC)
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4. Approval of Agenda
Description:
Entertain a motion to approve the agenda and note any changes or deletions.
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5. Be Legendary Governance
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5.a. Regular School Board Meeting Dates (2026-2027)
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5.b. Committee Meeting Dates (2026-2027)
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5.c. STAR End-of-Year Report 2025-2026 SY
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5.d. STAR End of Year PowerPoint
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5.e. Tell Me Something Good
Description:
President Reistad reports on positive events or celebrations within the district.
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6. Audience Recognition
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6.a. Visitors Present (Public Comment)
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6.b. Student Recognition
Description:
Diviide County Administration will recognize their students.
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7. Open Enrollment/Tuition Agreements
Description:
Mrs. King, Business Manager and Board Clerk, will present any open enrollment or tuition agreement to the school board.
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8. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Recommendation for Approval
Description:
The consent agenda items are discussed prior to the regular meetings. This includes:
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8.a. School Board Meeting Minutes
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8.a.i. June 15 Regular and Canvassing Minutes
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8.a.ii. June 29 Special Meeting Minutes
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8.b. Monthly Financial (Bell Sets)
Description:
Financial documents are provided for the month and must be approved by the school board.
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8.c. Teacher Contract
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8.c.i. Approve teacher contract with Juvern Rojas $62,350
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8.d. Extra-Curricular Agreements
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8.d.i. Kristen Ator, GBB Assistant $3,500
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8.e. Approve Rath & Mehrer, P.C. as District Auditors for the Year Ending June 30, 2026 at a Fee not to Exceed $12,000, with Additional fees if the District expends in excess of $1,000,000 in federal funds.
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8.f. Appointments & Designations for the 2026/2027 SY
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8.f.i. Appoint Mrs. Mariah Loper as district K-12 504 coordinator.
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8.f.ii. Appoint Mrs. Jessalyn Thomas as the District Homeless Liaison and the Foster Care Liaison
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8.f.iii. Appoint Mrs. Nygaard and Mrs. Brown as Behavioral Health Resource Co-Coordinators
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8.f.iv. Appoint Dr. Vandal as authorized representative of State and Federal Reports, Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title V, Title VI, NPSE and Federal Surplus Property Agent
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8.f.v. Appoint Tammy Stenson as representative for Food Service
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8.f.vi. Designate Dr. Vandal as the Title IX Coordinator
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8.f.vii. Designate First State Bank and Trust of Williston, BNC National Bank and the Bank of Tioga as Official District Depositories
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8.f.viii. Designate The Journal as Official District Newspaper
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8.g. Board Members’ Compensation for 2026-2027 – Currently $100 for regular and $75 special and $75 for Committee Per Policy BDD Compensation & Expenses for Board Members.
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8.h. Approve ND DPI 2025-2026 Annual Transportation Report and Enrollment Report
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8.i. Approve Transfer of $23,350.13 from General Fund to Activity Fund to Zero Account Balances
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8.j. Business Manager Evaluation Model & Process
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9. Superintendent's Recommendation for Board Action
Description:
The Superintendent will present the following items to the Board for individual consideration and action. These items are not included on the consent agenda because they require separate discussion, review, and approval by the Board due to their significance, complexity, or potential impact on district operations.
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9.a. Student Handbook
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9.b. Approve Food Service, Activity and Student Fees
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10. Reports
Description:
District Admniistors will provide a monthly report discussing events and celebrations in their buildings, respectively.
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10.a. Triangulation of 4-Day Week Data
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10.b. Superintendent Report
Description:
See Attachment
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10.c. Elementary Report
Description:
See Attachment
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10.d. MS/HS Report
Description:
See Attachment
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11. School Board Committee Meetings: (Meetings will start following the conclusion of the regular school board meeting—8:15 am is a guideline)
Description:
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11.a. Building, Grounds, & Transportation
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11.b. Finance & Personnel
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11.c. Policy & Curriculum
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11.d. BASC (Bakken Area Schools Consortium)
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
President Reistad will call for the meeting to adjourn.
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