Hagan Elementary School

School Bond Referendum 2024 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! March 4 - April 16 Voting Information, including: 🔸Absentee Voting Details 🔸April 17 Voting Locations/Times willistonschools.org/page/vote Main Bond Referendum Page: WillistonSchools.org/page/2024bond #2024Bond #WBSD7

Due to the weather & road conditions 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰. 🔸 Busses will run 2 hours later than usual 🔸Earliest time students can be dropped off at schools is 2 hours later than the usual time 🔸No breakfast will be served 🔸Staff will report to work 2 hours later than their usual arrival time 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 UPDATE - Marketplace for Kids now decided to CANCEL their event for tomorrow, and they hope to reschedule if possible (3/3/24 7:34 PM) ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Students/Staff scheduled to attend Marketplace for Kids at WSC tomorrow will still be going. Busses will transport students/staff approximately two hours later than originally scheduled. ​Stay Safe, 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).

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 - March 11-15 for Spring Break 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗞-𝟴 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱 & 𝟮𝟲 - All Elementary Schools 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳 & 𝟮𝟴 - Williston Middle School Central Campus 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 - March 29 for Good Friday WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #springbreak

📢𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃! Public Meeting Schedule for April 17th Bond Vote In light of community feedback and requests regarding the public meetings about the April 17th Bond vote, revisions were made to the initial schedule, location and format. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Coyote Center Commons at Williston Middle School Central Campus (Door 5) 501 14th St W 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Weekday meetings will begin at 5:30 PM. Saturday's meeting will begin at 9:00 AM. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞: Open House 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: JLG Architects and District Staff 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: These events will be open house style, allowing attendees to engage with presenters and ask questions at their own pace. While there will be a short presentation at the start, attendees should feel free to arrive at any time during the event. Multiple information stations will be set up for viewing and questioning. 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Presenters will be available for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours beyond the meeting start time to field questions. 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: The initial presentation at each public meeting will be livestreamed. However, the open house format following the presentation will not be livestreamed due to the nature of many small conversations occurring. We look forward to seeing you there and addressing any questions or concerns you may have! For More Information on the Bond: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond

We are pleased to announce the publication of our Frequently Asked Questions page regarding the 2024 school bond referendum. willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs Whether you're seeking clarity or curious about the details, this page is designed to address common inquiries. Additionally, we welcome your input and encourage you to share your thoughts via our Bond Questions/Comments Form, accessible through our FAQ page. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to best serve our district and community. Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs Best regards, WBSD7 Administration

We cordially invite you to attend any or all of the public meetings regarding the April 17th School Bond Referendum Vote. These informational meetings will include an informational bond presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers. 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 Location: WBSD7 District Office 1201 9th Ave NW Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30 PM Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30 PM Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30 PM Monday, April 15 at 4:30 PM The meetings will also be Live Streamed on our YouTube channel. youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond Best regards, WBSD7 Administration

𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 #𝟳 $𝟯𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 The Williston Basin School District #7 announces a proposed $35 million bond to be voted on by the District #7 Community members on April 17th, 2024. The purpose of the proposed bond is to provide funds for the construction and equipping of one new elementary school, the purchase of land, and to improve, renovate, remodel, construct, and equip school property while making site improvements. The School Board will finalize the location of the potential new school soon, please watch for an announcement. For more information, voting locations, absentee voting, estimated monthly impact to taxpayers, and an interactive tax calculator, please visit: https://www.willistonschools.org/page/2024bond Please stay tuned for more updates regarding the Williston Basin School District #7 2024 Bond Referendum. If you have questions, please contact Paula Lankford at communications@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.com #wbsd7 #2024Bond

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀!🤩 2024/2025 - https://5il.co/2eqwa 2025/2026 - https://5il.co/2eqwb The WBSD7 school calendars for the next two years have been carefully crafted by a team comprised of parents, teachers, and administrators. The calendars were subsequently approved by the school board on 2/12/24.

Due to the icy conditions, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. - Busses will run 2 hours late. - No Breakfast will be served 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).

Due to the icy conditions, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Busses will run 2 hours late. 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).

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲! 💕 Important February Schedule Reminders: 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭: 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 *sack lunch available teacher in-service 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 teacher in-service 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 Presidents' Day We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during early-out and no-school days. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration If you have any questions or concerns regarding these days, please contact your student(s) school or email communications@willistonschools.org

We encourage you to consider nominating a WBSD7 teacher for the 2024 County Teacher of the Year! Nomination Form: https://forms.nd.gov/240025135632848 Find Out More: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/awards/north-dakota-teacher-year

Williston Basin School District #7 Regular Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 - 5:30 PM Virtual Meeting Join Zoom Meeting: https://wbsd7.zoom.us/j/97228764636?pwd=R1JQTmJ2Qk9vNXVENXZ5WEZkL3RFUT09 Join Zoom Meeting (short link): tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams AGENDA Call to Order Pledge Roll Call WBSD #7 Mission, Vision and Beliefs Adopt Agenda (GC2) Monitoring School District Operations (GC3) Approve Operational Expectation 7 Asset Protection Approve Operational Expectation 12 Facilities Approve Results Policy 3 Personal Development and Responsibility Matters Reserved for Board Action (B/SR) Discussion and Board Approval of the school site location option for a new elementary school pending bond referendum authorization. Board Discussion and Consideration of Future Board Meeting Locations. Informational Report to the Board (OE8) Communicating with the Public (GC3.3) Public Comment Williston Basin School Board Response to Previous Board Meeting Public Comment Superintendent Consent Agenda (GC2.6) Approve Professional Contracts as Presented. Monthly Financial Report Board Consent Agenda (GC2.6) Authorize Administration to Issue a Request for Qualifications for the 2022-2023 Independent Audit. Approve Payment of Bills Approve the Board Meeting Minutes Board Debrief of Meeting (GC2.4) Adjourn Public Comment Options: Join Zoom Meeting at tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22 During Agenda Item 5.1. Public Comment: Navigate to “Reactions” feature on Zoom Choose “Raise Hand” When called upon to share public comment, state name, agenda item(s) you wish to speak to, and share within the 3 minute sharing limit. As time allows in the 30 minute public comment time frame allotted for Agenda Item 5.1. Commenters will be called in the order of raised hands during the public comment session. Submit Public Comment in Writing: To be read aloud by President Jundt, as time allows in the 30 minute public comment time frame allotted for Agenda Item 5.1. State name & agenda item(s) commenting on and your public comment that can be shared within the 3 minute board sharing limit. Submit one of two ways By 12:00 PM on Monday, January 22: In Person at WBSD7 District Office - 1201 9th Ave NW Via email to communications@willistonschools.org Subject: Public Comment for 1.22.24 Board Meeting NOTE: Public comments via Zoom participation will be given priority, and written comments will be read subsequently, as time permits within the 30-minute limit for public commenting. Public participation at board meetings is covered under district policy BCBA. Below is a condensed version of that policy that is read aloud by the Board President at each meeting. “Public participation at board meetings is governed by District Policy BCBA. Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools, and therefore are not public meetings but meetings held in public. Although there is no legal requirement that the public be given an opportunity to speak at board meetings, it will be the policy of this board to afford that opportunity in accordance with the following procedures. Only items on the published board agenda will be discussed at any meeting of the Board unless the Superintendent or a board member requests an addition to the agenda of a regular meeting and the board members present approve in accordance with board policy. No individual may speak more than once. If you wish to provide public comment, please state your name for the record as well as the agenda item you are speaking to. Comments will be limited to no more than three minutes per individual. Public comment will be limited to no more than thirty minutes in total. The Board has adopted policies governing patron complaints. The public is required to seek redress through these policies. The public will be prevented from commenting on a topic if it is: 1. Governed by a district complaint policy and the complainant has not followed the procedure contained in policy and/or the policy prohibits the public from bringing the complaint before the Board. 2. Concerns a topic that is prohibited by law from disclosure to the public (e.g., student’s educational record)”

𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵. The gas leak and heating system issues have been successfully repaired and inspected by MDU and the Fire Marshal, meeting all safety standards for occupancy. We extend our sincere gratitude for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation throughout this week. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration

𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡, due to ongoing heating system repairs and monitoring. We are committed to ensuring the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements before students and staff return for in-person classes. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. We greatly appreciate your continued patience, flexibility and cooperation during this challenging time. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 - 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Hagan Elementary School will conduct virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, to ensure the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. Dear Hagan Families & WBSD7 Community, We want to provide you with an overview and update regarding the gas leak situation that led to the evacuation of Hagan Elementary this morning. 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸: Staff reported the smell of gas about 9:40 AM, and immediate action was taken. MDU, WBSD7 maintenance, and Johnson Controls staff promptly diagnosed and repaired a confirmed gas leak in the heating system. The fire marshal subsequently inspected and approved the site, confirming no further leaks. 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: Additional parts of the heating system have been identified for repair to ensure proper functioning. Crews are actively working on these repairs. 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: MDU ordered an immediate student evacuation at 9:45 AM. The Raptor Alert system was used to mobilize the district's crisis response (reunification) team. Police were immediately contacted. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Parents were notified by call/text/email at 10:00 AM. They were asked not to drive to Hagan in order to allow for an orderly evacuation process. Parents were told they would be sent a follow-up message with information about the reunification location and related details. A follow-up notification was sent to parents at 10:40 AM in which information about the reunification location and other pick-up details were provided. 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Harlow's Transportation began busing students to the reunification site just after 10:00 AM, with all students arriving to the reunification site of Lutheran Brethren Church by 10:35 AM The district's reunification team efficiently tracked students and prepared for parent/guardian arrival. Parents/guardians or their designees were required to show ID, with proper authorization for designees. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Despite the nature of the circumstances, parent feedback has been positive, with many expressing appreciation for excellent communication and an organized process. Most parents indicated that they were impressed with the preparedness and efficiency demonstrated during the incident. 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: By 12:00 PM, nearly all students had been reunited with their parents/guardians. The remaining families were reunited by 12:45 PM. 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Hagan's enrollment is approximately 460 students, K-4. Food and activities were provided to students during the wait, with teachers and staff helping to keep them calm. 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦: Hagan Elementary School will conduct virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, to ensure the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unexpected situation. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Update on School Operations for Tomorrow – 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 Dear WBSD7 Community, We are pleased to inform you that the heating systems have been successfully repaired at: - Garden Valley - Hagan - Rickard - Wilkinson - Williston Middle School Central Campus 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟲. A huge 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 & 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 team for their swift and efficient resolution of the heating system issues! We extend our sincere appreciation for your understanding, flexibility and cooperation amidst the recent challenges caused by the extreme cold weather. Thank you for your ongoing support. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration Questions? Contact your student's school or Email: communications@WillistonSchools.org (This message was sent to parents & staff via phone call, text & email.)

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. 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Except Thursdays when there is no school) 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 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

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 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 driver’s 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: 🔸All visitors must check into the front office with their Driver’s license/photo ID and wear a visitor’s badge for the entire duration of visit. 🔸Visitors 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. 🔸Visitors 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. 🔸Solicitors are not permitted on school property except when authorized in accordance with state law and/or applicable district policy. 🔸Visitors 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. 🔸Public 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