This is a message from WBSD7 School Board President, Chris Jundt:
Dear Williston Basin School District #7 Community,
This communication is to inform our Williston Basin School District #7 community of a modification to our Board meeting format due to recent disruptive incidents that compromised the safety and effectiveness of our in-person meetings. Regrettably, a few members of the community displayed highly unacceptable behavior during the last board meeting, leading to this necessary change.
For the safety of all involved, the Williston Basin School District #7 Board meeting on January 22, 2024 will be conducted virtually, in accordance with NDCC 44-04-19. On the January 22nd Board agenda, the board will discuss the remainder of the meetings scheduled through June 30, 2024 and what needs to occur to return to an in person meeting environment that allows for the orderly conduct of business.
Specific detail on how to join or view the virtual meeting will be provided in the notice as required by NDCC 44-04-20. We encourage everyone to review WBSD7 Board Governance Culture GC-4 and Policy BCAB, emphasizing our commitment to conducting meetings in an orderly and business-like manner, guided by Robert's Rules of Order.
For those who wish to contribute their thoughts or concerns, we will maintain the option for public comments via electronic submission. Submissions will be read aloud during the public comment portion of the meeting, adhering to the existing guidelines for public comment. This allows for community engagement and ensures that your voices are heard, even in our virtual setting.
While it's unfortunate that we needed to implement this change, our commitment to making decisions in the best interest of the district remains unwavering. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and efficiency of our Board meetings.
Sincerely,
Mr. Chris Jundt
School Board President
WillistonSchools.org
Please note the recent changes to the location and day of the week for our D7 Food Pantry, effective starting this week.
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Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost
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2:00 - 4:00 PM
(Except Thursdays when there is no school)
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713 2nd St W - Williston
(D7 Maintenance Building)
Offering MORE space for a larger food pantry and enhanced privacy!
For an Appointment at an Alternate Time or to Donate
Contact: Darla at 701-770-3598
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
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Ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority at Williston Basin School District #7 (WBSD7). To enhance the protective measures in place, WBSD7 utilizes the Raptor Security System at all WBSD7 schools. raptortech.com
Raptor Security is a visitor management system that is used to protect the students, staff, and visitors at our schools. The Raptor Security System reads the visitor's driver's license and compares that information to a national sex offender database. The Raptor Security system allows staff to implement an added layer of safety for staff and students. All schools in Williston Basin School District #7 utilize this system to enhance the safety and security at our schools.
Upon arrival at a school, all visitors are asked to provide their driverās license, at which time it will be scanned in the Raptor system. The system will print a visitor badge to wear during the visit. We thank you for your support in helping ensure the safety of staff and students.
WBSD7 Policy KAA (Visitors in the School):
ndsba.org/policies/willistonbasin/pdfs/KAAA.pdf
The Board and District Administration encourage parents and community members to visit district schools to become better informed about day-to-day operations and observe the educational process. Because schools are places of work and learning, visitors shall observe the following requirements when visiting district schools, which are created to ensure the educational environment is not disrupted:
šøAll visitors must check into the front office with their Driverās license/photo ID and wear a visitorās badge for the entire duration of visit.
šøVisitors shall comply with applicable state law and district policy/regulations while on school property. No person shall enter school property for unlawful purposes or for purposes unauthorized by the Board. The District shall enforce state law on willful disruption of schools. The Superintendent shall make a reasonable effort to keep the public informed about district policies pertaining to visitors such as, but not limited to drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; sexual offenders; patron grievances; and other policies designed to maintain order.
šøVisitors are prohibited from engaging in disruptive conduct that is interfering or interrupting the orderly operation/management of the District, or that is insulting, harassing, or threatening toward district personnel. Visitors who engage in such conduct will immediately be asked to leave school property.
šøSolicitors are not permitted on school property except when authorized in accordance with state law and/or applicable district policy.
šøVisitors shall be prohibited from videotaping and/or otherwise electronically recording district students and staff. This policy does not apply to visitors electronically recording school-sponsored events not governed by copyright laws and non-school-sponsored activities and events held on school property. The Board may also create an exception to this policy for members of the press.
šøPublic visits to classrooms shall not be for the purpose of evaluating teachers, teaching methods, or curriculum. Visitors who wish to observe a classroom shall schedule their visits in advance according to administrative regulations. Visitors shall agree to follow this policy and any administrative regulations governing classroom observation prior to receiving classroom observation permission.
Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding of our commitment to safety. By adhering to these procedures, we collectively contribute to the well-being of everyone within the WBSD7 community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your cooperation in making our schools safe spaces for learning and growth.
Sincerely,
WBSD7 Administration
Questions:
communications@willistonschools.org
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
We invite you to join us for:
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Tuesday, January 9 2024
12:15 PM and 5:45 PM
šš¢ššš§šš¢š”:
Williston Public Library
1302 Davidson Drive - Williston
Please take a moment to fill out this short online form if you would like to attend the Title VI Parent Advisory Council Meeting on January 9, 2024, or if you would like more information regarding the Title VI Parent Advisory Council. https://shorturl.at/rsvXZ
Contact:
Dr. Sheeresa Begay
sheeresa.begay@willistonschools.org
(701) 770-6232
The Title VI program is intended to meet special academic and cultural needs of American Indian students at Williston Basin School District 7.
Through Title VI funding, the Williston Basin School District 7 program is able to provide programming services to 267 American Indian students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes in the United States
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
Dear WBSD7 Community,
We are pleased to share the success of our recent staff and community forums regarding the potential establishment of new schools within our district. The forums, titled "Shaping Tomorrow: Your Ideas Matter Today," were held at Williston High School, with separate sessions for staff and community members.
The engaging agenda featured a presentation by RSP & Associates, highlighting the insightful results from the "new schools survey" and crucial information on the proposed bond. Following this, breakout sessions, led by school principals and administrators, provided a platform for fruitful discussions.
Last week, we distributed an event overview, including the presentation by RSP & Associates and the discussion questions used during the forum.
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We express our sincere gratitude to the community members and staff who actively participated in the forums and completed the new schools survey. Your contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of education in our district.
As we move forward, the school board and district are committed to incorporating your valuable input into our plans to address the evolving needs of our education community. Your insights are pivotal, and we eagerly anticipate advancing collectively toward our educational goals.
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With Gratitude,
WBSD7 Administration
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Email: communications@willistonschools.org
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šš®/šš“/š®šÆ šš¢š„šØš š¦:
š£šæš²šš²š»šš®šš¶š¼š»: https://5il.co/2b4l4
šš¶šš°šššš¶š¼š» š¤šš²ššš¶š¼š»š:
š¦šš®š³š³: https://5il.co/2b6rn
šš¼šŗšŗšš»š¶šš: https://5il.co/2b6ro
ššš½š®Ć±š¼š¹ šš¼šŗšŗšš»š¶šš: https://5il.co/2b968
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Winter Break Remindersāļøš
š”š¢ š¦ššš¢š¢š š³š¼šæ šŖš¶š»šš²šæ ššæš²š®šø:
Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2
š¦š°šµš¼š¼š¹ š¦šš®šæšš: Wednesday, January 3
The District Office is not available for walk-in visits during the winter break. However, you can contact the district office by phone and email during regular hours, and in-person appointments are welcomed and can be scheduled.
701-572-1580
communications@willistonschools.org
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WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
Yesterday WBSD7 successfully concluded the second of two staff and community forums on the potential establishment of new schools within the district. The forums took place at the Williston High School, beginning at 4:00 PM for staff and 6:30 PM for community members.
The forums, titled "š¦šµš®š½š¶š»š“ š§š¼šŗš¼šæšæš¼š: š¬š¼ššæ šš±š²š®š š š®ššš²šæ š§š¼š±š®š," aimed to engage the public and staff in discussions about the future of education in the district. The agenda included a presentation by RSP & Associates, featuring the ānew schools surveyā results and essential information on the proposed bond, followed by breakout sessions led by school principals and administrators.
š§šµš² š½šæš²šš²š»šš®šš¶š¼š» š¶š š®šš®š¶š¹š®šÆš¹š² š¼š» š¼ššæ šš²šÆšš¶šš² š®š: https://5il.co/2b4l4
We extend our gratitude to the community and staff members who attended the forums and/or completed the new schools survey, actively participating in shaping the future of education in our district.
We extend a special thanks to our principals and administrators in attendance yesterday for their invaluable contribution in facilitating and documenting input during the small group discussions. Your dedication and professionalism significantly enhanced the success of the events!
The discussion questions used in the forum are available on the districtās website at:
š¦šš®š³š³ šš¼šæššŗ https://5il.co/2b6rn
šš¼šŗšŗšš»š¶šš šš¼šæššŗ https://5il.co/2b6ro
šš¼šŗšŗšš»š¶šš šš¼šæššŗ š¶š» š¦š½š®š»š¶ššµ (ššš½š®Ć±š¼š¹) https://5il.co/2b968
The school board and district are committed to integrating the valuable input received from the community and staff as we proceed to address the evolving needs of our education community. Your insights play a crucial role in shaping the future of our district, and we look forward to collectively advancing toward our educational goals. š§šµš®š»šø šš¼š š³š¼šæ š®š°šš¶šš² š½š®šæšš¶š°š¶š½š®šš¶š¼š» š®š»š± š²š»š“š®š“š²šŗš²š»š!
With Gratitude,
WBSD7 Administration
WillistonSchools.org
#WBSD7
We hope you can join us at MONDAY'S:
šš¼šŗšŗšš»š¶šš šš¼šæššŗ š¼š» š»š²š šš°šµš¼š¼š¹š
Monday, December 18
6:30 PM
Williston High School Auditorium (Door 9)
Shaping Tomorrow: Your Ideas Matter Today!
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ššš¹š¹ ššæš¼šš½ š£šæš²šš²š»šš®šš¶š¼š» š¶š» ššš±š¶šš¼šæš¶ššŗ
- Survey Results
- Bond Proposal Essentials
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- Led by Principals
- Focused, small group discussions
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ššš¹š¹ ššæš¼šš½ šš¹š¼šš¶š»š“ š¶š» ššš±š¶šš¼šæš¶ššŗ
- Conclude by 8:00 PM
ā
āSpanish Translation Provided in Breakout Sessions
āSe proporciona traducciĆ³n al espaƱol en las sesiones de trabajo
š©š¶š²š š£šš šš¹šš²šæ: https://5il.co/28q8s
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7 #communityforum
šš¼š¶š» šš - TONIGHT!
Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, December 11
Hagan Elementary School
2501 29th St W
TOUR the school at 5:00 PM
School Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM
View Agenda & Attachments:
https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Buses will run as usual today at the regular dismissal time.
We anticipate delays in students arriving to their bus stops due to the weather and road conditions.
Stay safe,
WBSD7 Administration
We are pleased to inform you that there will be šæš²š“šš¹š®šæ š¶š»-š½š²šæšš¼š» āšš°šµš¼š¼š¹ šš¼š±š®š!
Buses will be running their normal routes. (Delays could be possible for some routes, depending on road conditions.)
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Best regards,
WBSD7 Administration
Weather Information: weather.gov
Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov
Questions? communications@willistonschools.org
NOTE:
The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).
šŖš² š®šæš² š¼š½šš¶šŗš¶ššš¶š° ššµš®š ššµš² š°ššæšæš²š»š šŖš¶š»šš²šæ šŖš²š®ššµš²šæ šš±šš¶šš¼šæš šš¼š»'š š¶šŗš½š®š°š šš¼šŗš¼šæšæš¼š'š šš°šµš¼š¼š¹ š±š®š. However, we want you to know that WBSD7 is closely monitoring the forecasted winter weather advisory.
To ensure clarity and ease for everyone:
We will communicate with parents, staff & community by 5:30 AM Friday, December 8th regarding the status of school.
Best regards,
WBSD7 Administration
šŖš²š®ššµš²šæ šš»š³š¼šæšŗš®šš¶š¼š»: weather.gov
š„š¼š®š± šš¼š»š±š¶šš¶š¼š» šš»š³š¼šæšŗš®šš¶š¼š»:travel.dot.nd.gov
Questions? communications@willistonschools.org
NOTE:
The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
We hope you can join us at the 12/18/23 Community Forum on Potential New Schools
šš¼šŗšŗšš»š¶šš šš¼šæššŗ
Monday, December 18
6:30 PM
Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9)
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When you attend the Community Forum you can:
- Gather Information
- Share Input
- Ask Questions
about potential New Schools in WBSD7
View PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/28q8s
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7 #communityforum
Happy December! āā
Important WBSD7 Reminders for This Month:
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šš¢š„šØš š¦ (about New Schools)
4:00 PM WBSD7 Staff
6:30 PM Community
Williston High School Auditorium
Door 9
š”š¢ š¦ššš¢š¢š š³š¼šæ šŖš¶š»šš²šæ ššæš²š®šø:
Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2
š¦š°šµš¼š¼š¹ š¦šš®šæšš: Wednesday, January 3
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WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7 #happyholidays #winterbreak #communityforum
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Share Your Thoughts on New Schools! š«
š¦ššæšš²š šš¶š»šø: tinyurl.com/WBSD7Survey
Dear WBSD#7 Community,
We value your input on a potential Bond Referendum for building two new elementary schools. This survey aims to gather information and understand the community's readiness to invest in the future of our district.
Your insights are vital!
Please take a few moments to complete the survey by December 13th, contributing to the discussions at the upcoming Staff & Community Forums on Monday, December 18th.
Let's shape the future of Williston Basin School District #7 together!
š¦ššæšš²š šš¶š»šø: tinyurl.com/WBSD7Survey
Thank you for your valuable input,
WBSD7 Administration
If you have any questions, please email:
communications@willistonschools.org
Survey Closes: 12/13/23
š£š¹š²š®šš² š·š¼š¶š» šš š®š š»š²š
š šŗš¼š»ššµ'š šš¢š„šØš š¦!
š”š²š š¦š°šµš¼š¼š¹š šš¢š„šØš š¦
Monday, December 18
4:00 PM - WBSD7 Staff
6:30 PM - Community
Williston High School Auditorium
(please use Door 9)
š¦šµš®š½š¶š»š“ š§š¼šŗš¼šæšæš¼š: š¬š¼ššæ šš±š²š®š š š®ššš²šæ š§š¼š±š®š!
When you attend the Forum you can:
- Gather Information
- Share Input
- Ask Questions
about potential New Schools in WBSD7
View PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/28q8s
Your input and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
šš¼š¶š» šš!
Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, November 13
at Bakken Ridge Center - WMSCC
502 W Highland Drive
TOUR the school at 5:00 PM!
School Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM
View Agenda & Attachments:
https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
WillistonSchools.org
#wbsd7
We would like to invite you to a ššØš¦š¦š®š§š¢šš² š
šØš«š®š¦ on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM in the Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9).
We will be working with our consultants, RSP & Associates, to gather your input about the potential building of two elementary schools.
It is imperative that we work together and collaborate with one another on what the future looks like for the students in our school system. It is important that we have innovative curriculum. It is also important that we have spaces conducive to the 21st Century for our youngest learners.
We ask that you join us to gather essential information, provide your input, ask questions, and assist us in doing the absolute best we can for our students, our community and our school district.
Please note that there will be another forum held on Monday, December 18th. You are welcome to attend one or both dates.
Additionally, a community survey will be sent out to staff, parents and community members following the first forum.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM.
Questions?
Please email Communications@WillistonSchool.org
~ WBSD7
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November is just around the corner, and we have some important š”š¢ š¦ššš¢š¢š š±š®šš²š to mark on your calendar!
ššæš¶š±š®š, š”š¼šš²šŗšÆš²šæ šš¬:
WBSD7 is closed on November 10th in observance of Veterans Day, which is November 11th. There is no school school, all district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed.
šŖš²š±š»š²šš±š®š-ššæš¶š±š®š, š”š¼šš²šŗšÆš²šæ š®š®-š®š°:
There is no school November 22nd through November 24th for Thanksgiving Break.
š¦ šŖš²š±š»š²šš±š®š: The district office will be open regular hours.
š¦ š§šµššæšš±š®š: All district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed.
š¦ ššæš¶š±š®š: The District Office will be closed for in-person visits, but you can reach the district office by phone during regular hours.
šš¶šššæš¶š°š šš®š¹š²š»š±š®šæ: https://5il.co/1r1wa
With gratitude for our amazing students, families & staff...Thank You!
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#wbsd7 #noschool #veteransday #thanksgivingbreak #gratitude
LOCATION SWAP for 11/13/23 & 5/13/24
Regular School Board Meetings
There has been a change to the locations of the Regular School Board meetings scheduled for November 13, 2023, and May 13, 2024.
REVISED MEETINGS DATES/LOCATIONS:
November 13 ā Bakken Ridge Center - WMSCC
May 13 ā Garden Valley Elementary School
View the Revised 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule here: https://5il.co/1zcjg
#wbsd7
WillistonSchool.org
This is a reminder that there is š»š¼ šš°šµš¼š¼š¹ šš¼šŗš¼šæšæš¼š, ššæš¶š±š®š, š¢š°šš¼šÆš²šæ š®š³ššµ, as previously scheduled on our district calendar.
Please stay warm and safe!āļø
We look forward to seeing all of our students back in school on Monday, ready to finish the month strong! ā
Have a fantastic weekend!
WBSD7
District Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa
#wbsd7 #noschooltomorrow