Hagan Elementary School

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 We invite you to attend our upcoming Community Meeting, presented by the WBSD7 School Board and District Administration. The second of this school year's community meetings will take place on Monday, September 23rd, at 6:00 PM in the Bakken Auditorium (502 W Highland Dr) at Williston Middle School Central Campus - Door 15. 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐒: 𝟏) 𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝟒 Constitutional Measure Related to Property Tax with Guest Presenter: Senator Brad Bekkedahl 𝟐) 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 Community Meetings are scheduled to occur throughout the 2024-2025 school year. For more details, visit: Community Meetings www.willistonschools.org/page/community-meetings 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A brief overview on the topic 𝐐&𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Answers to questions submitted by community members prior to the meeting 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: An opportunity for community members to speak directly with the guest speaker, as well as WBSD7 Board Members and Administration, in an informal setting off stage 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: The following resources, available on our website, provide valuable context and insights into the meeting topic. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: ND Ballot Measures Information, New Elementary School Project Information & Fall 2024 Update 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍/𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: Submit questions online via this link: https://forms.gle/41xo8kMPEVQLqH7CA Submit questions in writing at the District Office: Physical Address: 1201 9th Ave NW Mailing Address: PO Box 1407, Williston, ND 58802 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐&𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨: The presentation and Q&A session will be recorded and available the day after the community meeting. All topic-related questions and answers will also be shared with the community in the days following. Best Regards, WBSD7 School Board & Administration Questions: communications@willistonschools.org

There is No School and all WBSD7 offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday! WillistonSchools.org

🔸 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟴/𝟮𝟭/𝟮𝟯 𝟰:𝟰𝟰 𝗣𝗠 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 Hagan students can return to their classrooms tomorrow, Thursday, August 22. Maintenance staff are working closely with the kitchen equipment servicing company to address the issues promptly. Food services for hot foods will be provided from another WBSD7 location while repairs are underway. If the kitchen equipment cannot be repaired quickly, we will continue to deliver food services from an alternative WBSD7 site until the kitchen is fully operational again. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 Today at Hagan Elementary, a gas leak related to kitchen equipment was detected just after 11:00 AM. Students and staff were promptly evacuated to the playground. Once Montana-Dakota Utilities and the Williston Fire Department confirmed the presence of a gas leak that necessitated an off-site evacuation, students were transported to the Raymond Family Center for reunification with their parents/guardians. Reunification began at 12:30 PM, and during this time, students were provided with lunch and activities to keep them comfortable while they waited. The reunification process went smoothly, with most students being reunified by 1:30 PM and the process fully completed by 2:15 PM. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Hagan students, staff, and families, as well as the WBSD7 reunification team, community helpers, and everyone else who played a role in making this process as smooth and comfortable for the students as possible. For more information on Standard Response Protocol and other School Safety procedures, please visit willistonschools.org/page/school-safety 🔸𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝟴/𝟮𝟭/𝟮𝟰 𝟭:𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗠 The gas leak was related to kitchen equipment. 🔸𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝟴/𝟮𝟭/𝟮𝟰 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟴 𝗣𝗠 Hagan students have been safely relocated to The Raymond Family Community Center at 1002 11th St W. ​Please enter through the front entrance on the south side of the building. They are now available for pick-up. Lunch and activities are being provided to ensure students remain comfortable. We kindly ask for a calm and orderly pick-up process. ID REQUIRED Please arrange for yourself or a designated person to pick up your child, ensuring whomever presents for reunification has a proper Photo ID (AND authorization from a parent, if it’s a designated person and not the parent picking up). If it is not a parent picking up the student, the person should show a text message from the parent's phone number (listed in PowerSchool) indicating that the person is authorized to pick up the student. We understand that this is a distressing situation for parents, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. WBSD7 Administration Questions or Unable to Pick Up Your Student? Email: communications@willistonschools.org 🔸𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝟴/𝟮𝟭/𝟮𝟰 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟰 𝗣𝗠 Due to a confirmed gas leak, Hagan Elementary School is currently undergoing evacuation protocol, following the guidance of MDU. Parents/Guardians were contact by text/email alert. Students and staff will now be relocated to a reunification site as per our Standard Response Protocol. Parents will be notified once the children are safely at the reunification location. Buses are transporting their students to the designated site. A follow-up message will be sent to parents when the students are ready to be picked up. Please DO NOT drive over to Hagan School to pick up your student, as it may impede the safe relocation process. Our District Standard Response Team and school staff, trained in handling such situations, will utilize the Standard Response Procedure Reunification Process to ensure the secure tracking and reunification of all students and staff at the designated site. PHOTO ID REQUIRED Please arrange for yourself or a designated person to pick up your child, ensuring whomever presents for reunification has a proper Photo ID (AND authorization from a parent, if it’s a designated person and not the parent picking up). If it is not a parent picking up the student, the person should show a text message from the parent's phone number (listed in PowerSchool) indicating that the person is authorized to pick up the student. We understand that this is a distressing situation for parents, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. WBSD7 Administration Questions or Unable to Pick Up Your Student? OR Email: communications@willistonschools.org

𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 Meet Your Teachers for the 2024/2025 School Year! 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 Wednesday, August 14 5:30 - 7:30 PM 𝐖𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 (𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟱-𝟴) Monday, August 19 5:00 - 7:00 PM 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 Tuesday, August 20 5:30 - 7:00 PM 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗞-𝟱: Bring Your School Supplies 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯: www.willistonschools.org/page/back-to-school #wbsd7 #backtoschool2024

𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 North Dakota Century Code requires all children to have their immunizations or exemptions be up to date by October 1st of each school year, or they must be excluded from school. WBSD#7 is partnering with Upper Missouri District Health Unit to ensure your student remains up to date on school mandated immunizations. 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐌𝐃𝐇𝐔 Thursday, August 8 Thursday, August 15 Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Upper Missouri District Health Unit Flyer: https://5il.co/2syf6 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐁𝐒𝐃𝟕 Monday, August 12 Monday, August 19 Monday, September 16 Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: WBSD7 District Office Flyer: https://5il.co/2sx64 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: www.willistonschools.org/page/immunizations 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛: www.willistonschools.org/page/back-to-school

🔔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 The 2024-2025 Bell Schedule has been added to our 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯: willistonschools.org/page/back-to-school Please Note: The schedules for grades 6-8 and 9-12 have been updated to reflect the correct dismissal times. Please visit our Back to School Information Hub for all essential information, including enrollment, immunizations, food services, transportation, Title VI, school supplies, open house schedule and bell schedule. #wbsd7 #backtoschool2024

𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 Please visit our "Back to School" webpage at www.WillistonSchools.org/page/back-to-school for all essential information, including enrollment, immunizations, food services, transportation, Title VI, school supplies, open house schedule, and more!

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟭-𝟰 As of July 18, 2024, classroom availability may be limited for students enrolled in Grades 1-4. Therefore, students in grades 1-4 who re-enrolled on or after July 18, 2024, cannot be guaranteed to attend the same school they previously attended. Students in Grades 1-4 who re-enrolled before July 18, 2024, will attend the same elementary school as last year. When determining school placement, the district enrollment office uses the following placement criteria. 🔸Special Education 🔸Grade Retentions 🔸Classroom Availability 🔸Previous School Attended 🔸Siblings 🔸Address If you have questions about your student's enrollment or school placement, please email the Enrollment Department at enrollment@willistonschools.org 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 All new and returning students must complete the enrollment process for the 2024-2025 school year. Students cannot attend school until their enrollment is complete. www.willistonschools.org/page/enrollment IMPORTANT: If your student(s) has not been re-enrolled, please check your email for Snapcode Email Subject: Required Online Enrollment - Williston Basin School District #7 Power School is Disabled for Data Management until August 1, so you will NEED this email to re-enroll your student If needed, request a new Snapcode email from enrollment@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #enrollment #backtoschool2024

Phone System Notice: We are currently addressing various district-wide issues with our phone systems. Our team, alongside the telephone company, is actively working on resolving these issues. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you're unable to reach your intended party, please email communications@willistonschools.org For enrollment matters, email enrollment@willistonschools.org Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

Back to school Supply Lists are available on our website at www.willistonschools.org/page/school-supplies. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 21. Students in grades 1-4 (and 5th graders who attended Missouri Ridge last year) will attend the same school as last year. Kindergarten families have been notified of their school placement via email. Remember, yearly enrollment is required. If you haven't enrolled yet, please download the following PDF for information. https://5il.co/2redl Please email our Communications Department with any questions or accuracy concerns at communications@willistonschools.org.

Campus Club Reminder Enrollment for the Williston Parks & Recreation's after-school program, Campus Club, will open on Wednesday, July 17th at 8:30AM. Enrollment will take place through this link: https://www.willistonparks.com/campus-club. Campus Club will be at the following schools this year: Garden Valley Missouri Ridge Rickard Lewis & Clark Wilkinson Hagan McVay Spots often fill within the hour after registration opens depending on the school. For more information, please visit: https://www.willistonparks.com/campus-club

Transportation Registration is NOW OPEN! Register: https://www.WillistonSchools.org/page/transportation Williston Basin School District #7 has once again partnered with Harlow's Transportation to provide Transportation (Busing) Services to the district. Student bus registration is completed annually. The registration deadline for the first day of bus service is July 31st. Registrations submitted after July 31st may result in a wait of up to 30 days for your student to be assigned to a bus, or your student may be placed on a waiting list.

Apply Now for Free/Reduced-Price Meals for the 2024-2025 School Year! For more information and to apply, visit: WillistonSchools.org/page/food-services PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/2r136

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Kindergarten Screening 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: August 21 and 22 We are excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year! To ensure we are best prepared to meet your child's needs, we will be conducting screenings on August 21 and 22. These screenings will help us assess your child's skills and get ready for a fantastic school year. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄: 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: August 21 and 22, 2024 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: To assess your child's skills and ensure we are best prepared to meet their needs. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: Check your email in early August to sign up for your child's 1-hour time slot. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻: August 23, 2024 We look forward to meeting our new students and their families. Please be sure to mark your calendars and keep an eye on your email in early August from your student’s elementary school with more details. 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Contact Missouri Ridge Principal, Dina Norby dina.norby@willistonschools.org or Rickard Principal, Sadie Storbakken sadie.storkbakken@willistonschools.org Best regards, WBSD7 Administration ​ WillistonSchools.org

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺🥪🍎 Williston Basin School District #7 proudly participates in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program. Mid-day meals are served Monday through Friday at four locations in Williston, free for children aged 18 and under and available for adults over 18 at a fee of $5. Visit our SUMMER FOOD SERVICES webpage for more information, including schedule & locations. willistonschools.org/page/summer-food-services

Kindergarten Enrollment Reminder! 📚✏️ If you haven't already enrolled your child for the 2024-2025 school year, now's the time to do so! Children must be 5 years old by July 31, 2024, to enroll in kindergarten. Kindergarteners will be assigned to elementary schools by June 15th. WillistonSchools.org/page/enrollment #wbsd7 #KindergartenEnrollment

🤩 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, May 23 11:00 AM Dismissal Re-Enrollment for 2024/2025 Deadline: 5/24/24 Re-Enrollment Flyer: https://5il.co/2g69h Re-Enroll: WillistonSchools.org/page/enrollment #wbsd7 #lastdayofschool

We would like to spotlight two summer food services programs available for Summer 2024: 🍎 Summer Meals Program 🍎 Summer EBT Program (New!) 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Williston Basin School District #7 proudly participates in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program. This initiative ensures that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session, particularly in low-income areas. Throughout North Dakota, schools and non-profit organizations have the opportunity to provide free meals to kids and teens. The USDA is committed to utilizing all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve program participants effectively. For more detailed information on the program, please refer to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution/summer-food-service-program Mid-day meals are served Monday through Friday at four locations in Williston, free for children aged 18 and under and available for adults over 18 at a fee of $5. Under the Summer Food Service Program, schools and non-profit organizations offering non-congregate meals have the option of providing meals through home delivery or parent pick up. However, the WBSD7 program does not offer home delivery. Written consent from a child’s parent or guardian is required for meal pick up on the child’s behalf to maintain accountability, program integrity, and household confidentiality. Parents or guardians wishing to pick up meals for their child(ren) without the children present must complete an "SFSP PARENT CONSENT FORM," which is kept on-site. This form only needs to be completed once for each location. A guardian is defined as a legal guardian or someone with a caregiver relationship with the child. Adults principally responsible for the child's care on the meal day, such as grandparents or other caregivers, are considered suitable guardians for meal collection. Please note: Childcare providers responsible for whole groups of unrelated children are not considered guardians and cannot collect program meals on behalf of parents or guardians for children under their care. 𝗦𝗙𝗦𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://5il.co/2j8ti 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://5il.co/2jhn3 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/summer-food-services 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 In summer 2024, North Dakota will launch Summer EBT (SEBT) a new grocery benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school and when households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. Most families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. The new program is in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities. On Monday, April 15, 2024, parents, or guardians of eligible students began receiving emails from the State of ND Health & Human Services EBT program that provide information about the student's eligibility, how to update address information, or how to opt out of the program if they choose. Parents or guardians may contact the state EBT office if they don’t get an email and want to know if they will receive benefits and/or update their address information. 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: NDSEBT@nd.gov 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: NDSummerEBT.nd.gov 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/sites/www/files/documents/ChildNutrition/SEBT/sebt-factsheet-families.pdf

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, we will have an early dismissal at 11:00 AM for staff professional development. Sack lunches will be available, and buses will run at dismissal time. There will be no after-school childcare on this day. WBSD7 2023/2024 Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa WillistonSchools.org

WILLISTON BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM PASSES Williston, N.D. (April 17, 2024) The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the successful passage of the school bond referendum, as indicated by the unofficial tally from the vote held on April 17th, 2024. With 66% "yes" votes, the bond's unofficial approval surpassed the necessary 60% majority. The unofficial vote count is as follows: Yes: 2379 No: 1228 The canvassing of the election to verify and finalize the official results is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 PM in the District Office board room. The proposed $35 million bond aims to provide funding for the construction and equipping of one new elementary school, the purchase of land for the new school, and improvements to existing school facilities. The chosen site for the new elementary school is in Williston Square. For more information about the bond, please visit our bond webpage on the Williston Basin School District #7 website. We extend our gratitude to the WBSD7 community members who participated in the voting process and contributed to shaping the future of our schools. The Superintendent and Board Leadership offer the following remarks: Superintendent Dr. Faidley: “I am extremely grateful to the Williston Community for supporting the WBSD7 bond referendum. We pledge to continue our record of transparency and good stewardship of the Williston community bond funds with an on-time, on-budget construction of a new elementary school. On behalf of the staff and students of the WBSD7, thank you for your trust and support.” Board President, Kyle Renner: “Today is a great day for public education in Williston and a huge win for our students, teachers, and community. The public's investment in this new elementary school has set the school district up to handle growth and make our elementary schools K-5 again. Thank you to all who took time out of your schedules to cast your vote!” Board Vice President, Chris Walstad: “I am intensely proud of Williston voters for approving this bond referendum and ultimately making an investment in themselves and Williston’s future, through the academic achievements that will be manifested within this great facility.” WillistonSchools.org/page/2024bond