The meeting focuses on the current use and types of classroom technology within Bismarck Public Schools. Agenda items include a review of DOE guidance and a five-part review framework, along with demonstrations of DreamBox and Amira classroom software.
Nov 2, 2026·Board meeting
Bismarck School Board Environmental Excellence Committee Meeting
The committee focused on evaluating technology use within education, prioritizing instructional value over simple screen time metrics. Discussions centered on analyzing current technology deployment strategies and applying a multidimensional evaluation framework based on five guiding questions. Participants categorized various modes of technology engagement, including teacher-directed instruction, student creation, and independent consumption, while reflecting on instructional data and demonstrations.
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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.
Oct 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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.