The Board accepted the monitoring report for Policy R-4 Personal Development and reviewed several Governance Culture policies, including Board Committees and the Board Job Description. Additionally, the Board approved revised indicators for the Coherent Governance Operational Expectations Policy regarding instructional programs. Discussions took place regarding the potential adjustment of the meeting agenda to include dedicated time for Board Member Reports, the process for adopting the school calendar for the 2028-2029 school year, a bond update, and the presentation of a financial report.
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Bismarck Public Schools District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting
The Board met to discuss several key items, including a monitoring report for the R-4 Personal Development – Community Ready policy, which tracks student progress in academic risk-taking, critical thinking, and career readiness. The Board also reviewed the GC-5 Board Committees policy to determine whether to retain or amend it, and conducted a second reading for the updated OE-11 Instructional Program policy. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on district operations, including committee reports, the school calendar adoption process, bond updates, and financial reporting.
Oct 12, 2026·Board meeting
Bismarck School Board Minutes
The Board accepted the OE-7 Asset Protection monitoring report and voted to retain the Governance Culture Policy GC-4 Officers' Roles. Revisions to the OE-11 Instructional Program indicators were approved for a first reading, and adjustments were made to the monitoring report schedule within the board working calendar. Additionally, members provided updates on school and facility site visits, and the Superintendent presented reports on district initiatives including the Infinite Campus transition, bond progress, and home education. Finally, the Board approved planning for the replacement of boilers at Bismarck High School.
Oct 12, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Bismarck School Board Regular Board Meeting
The board conducted monitoring of district operations, specifically reviewing the OE-7 Asset Protection report and the GC-4 Officers' Role policy. Action items included approval of revisions to the OE-11 Instructional Program policy and an update to the monitoring report schedule. The consent agenda included approval of a natural gas contract, a resignation, and foster care liaison appointments. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on a district visit, home education, and the 2026 bond.
