Bakken Area Skills Center

The meeting included discussion and approval of various items, including financial reports, district bills, committee meeting minutes, audit scope and objectives, a district usage agreement, and a workforce skills fund. The board reviewed reports on ESSER funding, electric transmission taxes, and donations received. Several personnel matters were addressed, including staff resignations, contract approvals, and open positions. Policy discussions and approvals covered community use of facilities, locker searches, student participation in contests, and student organizations. The board also discussed the BASC project, WCMS renovation project, and the Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. Finally, the board addressed online enrollment, legislative session updates, district-owned lots, and upcoming meetings.

The meeting covered various topics including financial reports, approval of payments, agreements with the city and park board, and updates on several projects such as the Bakken Area Skill Center (BASC) and Watford City Middle School (WCMS). Discussions included staffing updates, resignations, new contract offers, and open positions. The board also addressed policy matters, including community use of school facilities, school year calendar, parental leaves, telework, records retention, student dress code, class rankings, and student progress reports. Additionally, the board approved bids for buses and furniture, and an expenditure for the Western Dakota Corps of Discovery Hi-Tech Learning Cooperative. Updates were given on legislative matters, enrollment, and various school activities and events.

The meeting focused on a Federal Coronavirus CTE Capital Projects grant application, which included details on building layout, location, assessments, and donations. The application was approved. The 2021-2022 budget proposal and mill levy were also approved and certified.

The meeting addressed various topics, including financial reports, budget adjustments, annual report approval, and construction engineer payment applications. Credit card approvals for Costco and Sam's Club were granted. Updates were provided on ESSER III funds, interest rates, cash flow, and BASC accounting. The board recognized staff achievements and addressed enrollment updates, legislative updates, staff retention, and substitute teacher fees. Discussions included Bakken Area Skills Center updates, WCMS projects, building and grounds bids, staff resignations, a request to move to Division A in the NDHSAA, and legal services RFQ responses. The board also addressed the WCAA's request to be recognized as a negotiating unit and approved a contract with Dr. Williams for student mental health services. Finally, several policy items were approved, including those related to board meetings, agendas, signing bonuses, professional development plans, exit interviews, open enrollment, weapons possession, suspension and expulsion, and visitors in schools.

The meeting covered updates on the Bakken Area Skills Center (BASC) and Watford City Middle School (WCMS) construction projects, including several motions to approve cost adjustments and alternates for Phase 1B of the WCMS renovation. A demographic study presentation was given, and several policy recommendations were reviewed for first reading. The board also formally recognized the Watford City Education Association for negotiations and approved the resignations of two staff members.