Seth Thoreson

The board discussed federal Title allocations, reviewed correspondence from NDDPI and WBI Energy, and processed staff resignations and contract offers for the upcoming school year. Administrative reports provided updates on district enrollment, building maintenance projects, and school activities. The board approved the National Defense Cadet Corp program, a peak demand program, and an MOU with the McKenzie County Hockey Club. Additionally, several policies underwent first and second readings, and the board reviewed and approved recommendations from various sub-committees including buildings and grounds, transportation, and budget and finance.

The board discussed several items including personnel matters, such as a contract release request and staff resignations, as well as updates on construction funding, food service operations, and H1B visa costs. Administrative reports covered student enrollment, upcoming building projects, and a communications assessment. Old business included a facility plan analysis by RSP & Associates and updates on the Bakken Area Skills Center and medical insurance renewal. New business involved approving an operating agreement for portable classrooms, granting a right-of-way temporary easement to the City of Watford City, and curriculum purchase approvals for science, EL, computer science, and athletic leadership.

The board approved several business items, including bus bids from Harlow's, a new walk-in cooler/freezer for the district, and the rekeying of a school building. Discussions covered administration reports including enrollment updates, curriculum review processes, and health insurance outlook. The board authorized the hiring of a guidance counselor and approved a revision to the high school student handbook regarding tardiness. A Joint Powers Agreement for an HVAC project was approved, alongside an MOU for dual credit classes with Williston State College and a short-term contract for communications services. Additionally, the board acted on several policies, including those related to the Rehabilitation Act, board member conflicts of interest, and student seclusion.

The board reviewed correspondence regarding academic assessment participation rates, approved a consent agenda including financial reports, district bills, several professional resignations, and new professional contract offers for the upcoming school year. The board also approved an immediate resignation, reviewed finalized bus bids, and authorized a professional services agreement for the softball field project. Activities recognized included the selection of Teacher of the Year candidates. Administrative updates were provided on enrollment, parent-teacher conferences, funding committee recommendations, strategic planning, building projects, and a swimming co-op agreement with Williston. The board discussed staffing reports, a demographic study, and completed a summative evaluation for the superintendent covering various performance areas.

The board approved professional staff resignations and new contract offers for the upcoming academic year. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for engineering services for high school and property-related work. The board also authorized the transition of the Mckenzie County Hockey Club into the school district for the upcoming academic year, with the understanding that the Junior Gold Program will be discontinued.