Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Amber Basting’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grand Forks Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting
The meeting primarily addressed concerns from parents and educators regarding the allocation and ratio of paraprofessional support for students in special education. Key discussions focused on the impact of current staffing models on student safety, educational regression, and compliance with Individualized Education Programs. The superintendent provided an update on a previous meeting held with special education staff regarding these allocation challenges and presented a decision-making matrix currently used to address hiring requests.
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Grand Forks School Board Superintendent Evaluation Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee engaged in a debate regarding the superintendent evaluation instrument, specifically considering whether to continue using the existing board-only tool or to incorporate broader stakeholder feedback through surveys. Concerns regarding survey validity and feasibility were raised, and it was noted that evaluation responsibility rests with the board per policy. The committee resolved to retain the current 43-question evaluation tool for the academic year and agreed that future proposals for separate surveys should be presented to the full board as agenda items.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grand Forks School Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed the overall budget outlook, noting a projected deficit of approximately $2.1 million for the current fiscal year due to factors including lower-than-anticipated savings and declining student enrollment. The committee also evaluated long-term HVAC needs for Wilder Elementary School and Schroeder Middle School, reviewing funding options through referendum funds and future bonding capacity. Additionally, the committee considered the timeline for safety and security upgrades at Phoenix Elementary School, recommending a delay until 2028 to align with city traffic study results and debt expiration.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grand Forks School Board Preliminary Budget And Tax Levy Public Hearing And Regular Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a public hearing on the FY27 preliminary budget and tax levy with a mill levy of 128.75. Other key discussions included reports on summer school programs, an overview of academic goals aligned with the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, and the impact of the NDDPI transition to new assessments. The board also designated delegates to the 2026 NDSBA Annual Convention and discussed the superintendent's recommendation to contemplate the discharge of a teacher, ultimately deciding to hold a special meeting to address the matter.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
