This Week for the Coyotes!
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:
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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)”
Game Day at the Agri!
Puck Drop is at 8:00pm
Mark Your Calendars!
Congratulations to Girls Hockey on being named one of the WDA Teams of the Week!
This Week for the Coyotes!
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 #𝟮𝟰𝟰𝟳𝟵 competed yesterday at the Western Dakota regional in Bismarck. 🤖
The Coyote robotics is a rookie team this year that is made up of eight 8th graders.
They have worked hard all season, and even through many of the challenges that were thrown their way. At the regional they placed third for the Motivate Award.
Next weekend they will be traveling to Fargo to compete in the regional held at NDSU in hopes that they will qualify for the state competition!
Hats off to our robotics team and their dedicated instructors for a job well done! 🎉🤖
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7 #RoboticsExcellence #TeamAchievement
UPDATE!
UPDATES!
POSTPONED!!!
Greetings from the WHS Drama Club! Due to the forecast of extreme cold coming this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our performance of Puffs.
The show will be performed on Monday, February 5th @ 7:00pm & Tuesday, February 6th @ 7:00pm.
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
Mark Your Calendars!
This Friday!
The Boys JV Hockey game scheduled for tonight (1/9/24) has been cancelled.
The Boys Varsity Hockey game has been moved up to a 7pm start time.
This Week for the Coyotes!
THERE WILL BE AN INFORMATION MEETING FOR ALL 9TH - 12TH STUDENTS INTERESTED IN E-SPORTS ON JANUARY 4TH AT 4PM IN THE WHS COMMONS.
COME LEARN MORE ABOUT E-SPORTS AND MEET THE NEW ADVISOR!
ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL - DERRIS.CRAIGEN@WILLISTONSCHOOLS.ORG
New Year! New Concessions!
We are excited to announce the WHS Concession stand at the High School now can take Debit & Credit Cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay!
You will also be able to order from the stands with the new mobile order app!
Come check it out at our next home event on Fri., Jan., 12th
This Week for the Coyotes!
Middle School Cheerleaders!
Middle School Basketball 7th and 8th grade!
THERE WILL BE AN INFORMATION MEETING FOR ALL 9TH - 12TH STUDENTS INTERESTED IN E-SPORTS ON JANUARY 4TH AT 4PM IN THE WHS COMMONS.
COME LEARN MORE ABOUT E-SPORTS AND MEET THE NEW ADVISOR!
ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL - DERRIS.CRAIGEN@WILLISTONSCHOOLS.ORG
