School Board Election
June 10, 2025
Candidacy Filing Deadline: April 7, 2025
There are four school board member seats available, each with a 4-year term.
• 3 AT LARGE
Open to candidates from any location within WBSD7
• 1 OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
Open for candidates residing outside the city limits of Williston but within the boundaries of WBSD7
2025 | |
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April 7 | Candidacy Filing Deadline |
May 1 | First Day for Absentee Ballots |
June 2 | Last Day WBSD7 will Mail out Absentee Ballots |
June 9 | Last Day for Absentee Ballots |
June 10 | In-Person Voting |
Adults residing within Williston Basin School District #7 have the opportunity to vote for a total of 4 candidates in this election, regardless of their location within the district.
Please visit the Williston Basin School District #7 Boundary Map to see if your place of residence is located within WBSD7.
This section will be updated with Candidate Information after the Candidacy Filing deadline of April 7, 2025.
Qualifications
- A U.S. Citizen
- At least 18 years old on the day of the election
- A North Dakota resident
- A resident in the school district for at least the past 30 days
Roles & Responsibilities
The School Board's job is to represent, lead, and serve the community and to govern the district by establishing expectations for student achievement results, expectations for quality operational performance, and monitoring actual performance against those expectations.
Member Compensation Rates
Board Directors receive an annual stipend of $6,200, while the Board President receives $7,500 annually. Payments are issued in June and December.
File for Candidacy
To file for candidacy, complete the candidacy filing packet specific to your desired position.
Candidates may only file for one open seat. For example, if you reside outside the city limits, you may run for either the At-Large or Outside City Limits seat, but not both.
Packets can be downloaded below or picked up in print at the District Office at 820 E Broadway.
At-Large (fillable PDF)
Outside City Limits (fillable PDF)
Candidate Packets Include:
- Affidavit of Candidacy [SFN 02703]
- Statement of Interests [SFN 10172]
- School Board Questionnaire (Optional)
- Campaign Disclosure Statement [SFN 53970]*
*SFN 53970 is provided as a courtesy and is not required to file for candidacy. However, it must be filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State's office. For more information: www.sos.nd.gov/elections/campaign-finance
Submit Documents to Mike Arnold:
In Person
820 E Broadway
By Mail
P.O. Box 1407
Williston, ND 58802
Submission Deadline:
All submissions must be received by 4:00 PM CST on April 7, 2025.
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact Mike Arnold with the above contact information.
March 7, 2025
Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot for the Williston Basin School District #7 is Monday, April 7, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
The following offices are up for election:
Three (3) School Board Member AT LARGE Seats (4-year term)
One (1) School Board Member OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS Seat (4-year term)
A candidate for a school district office must prepare and sign a document stating the candidate’s name and the position for which the individual is a candidate, Affidavit of Candidacy [SFN 02703], and a Statement of Interests [SFN 10172]. These documents must be filed with the school district business manager for Williston Basin School District #7 by the above deadline date and time.