11.9.26 Regular School Board Meeting

The Williston Basin School District 7 regular school board meeting was held November 10, 2026. The board heard a presentation on Rickard Elementary’s academic progress, student well-being, attendance, STEM activities, and family engagement. District staff also reviewed literacy, math, and science assessment results and described professional development, curriculum, and assessment work. The board approved the agenda and, separately, passed a motion finding the superintendent’s interpretation of the community-treatment policy reasonable and supported by evidence.

The monthly financial report was presented as an information item, with no major budget surprises reported. Staff are developing clearer reporting that separates the adopted general-fund budget from grant funds; board members also discussed teacher grants, possible district/building spending standards, building-fund planning, bond-related savings, and planning for the state’s decision not to cover reduced-price lunches. No contract awards, vendor selections, bid approvals, or other procurement actions were identified.