10.12.26 Regular School Board

The Williston Basin School District 7 regular school board meeting on October 12, 2026, included a monthly financial report and discussion of school operations and facilities. The district reported that finances were generally tracking as expected, with budget capacity for vacant staff positions and routine expenses. The food-service fund was approximately $250,000 in deficit, largely due to delinquent meal-account balances. Board members and staff discussed possible collection approaches, public messaging, and coordination with other school districts; no action or spending approval was taken. New vending machines for the high school and junior high were also mentioned, but no purchase details or vote were provided.

The planning committee reported on potential maintenance and capital projects, including boiler replacements, a middle-school-campus chiller replacement, Hagan parking-lot improvements, building leak repairs, and exterior lighting needs. The district plans further project discussions aimed at summer 2027 work, with a board vote on proposed projects anticipated in January. The board also heard that McVeigh Elementary needs replacement furniture, but no procurement decision was made. No contract awards, vendor selections, or bid approvals were identified; routine motions approving the agenda, monitoring reports, and consent agendas passed.