The Williston Basin School District #7 School Board is dedicated to ensuring a high-quality education for every student. Comprised of committed members, the board works to establish policies, set long-term goals, and oversee the district's budget, guiding our schools toward continuous growth and improvement.

2023-2024 School Board Members

• Kyle Renner, President

• Chris Walstad, Vice President

• Chris Jundt, Director

• John Kasmer, Director

• Cory Swint, Director

• Heather Wheeler, Director

• Sara Williams, Director

During the 2023-2024 school year, the board held regular meetings once or twice a month, with special meetings and workshops scheduled as needed. In addition, the board hosted a public meeting on school board roles and responsibilities prior to the election, helping the community understand the board’s function and encouraging potential candidates to run for office.

1. Facility Improvements and School Bond Referendum: The board successfully passed a school bond referendum, securing funding to build a new elementary school.
   

2. Transition to Coherent Governance: In July 2023, the WBSD7 School Board adopted the "Coherent Governance" model. This framework clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of board members, empowering them to govern more effectively. The model includes policies on:

   • Student Results

   • Operational Expectations

   • Governance Culture

   • Board-Superintendent Relations
     

3. Board-Superintendent Relationship: After the transition to the new board governance model, the superintendent and his district team developed interpretations and indicators of success for each governance policy. Typically, one or two interpretations with indicators were passed at each board meeting. In the upcoming year, monitoring results will be reported in alignment with the Board's Annual Work Plan.
   

4. Educational Equity and Curriculum Development: The board has prioritized advancing educational equity and continually enhancing curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all students, ensuring access to innovative learning resources and opportunities for academic success.

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