Mandan Public School Board 2026-07-20

The Mandan Public School Board held a meeting on July 20, 2026, to conduct routine governance activities including the installation of new board members, election of board officers, and approval of meeting agendas and minutes. Significant procurement-related discussions included updates on ongoing capital improvement projects such as flooring installation by Magitouch, with delivery and installation scheduled for early to mid-August. The board approved various annual appointments including the district business manager and representatives for federal and state programs. They also reviewed and approved the school facilities rental fees, substitute teacher pay rates, and child nutrition meal prices, noting a proposed 10-cent increase to help offset rising food costs. Additionally, the board designated the Morton County News Journal as the official newspaper, citing better local engagement and subscriber base. Policy updates to the classified staff handbook were approved, reflecting compliance and wage scale adjustments. The board also addressed enforcement of liquidated damages for a late resignation and approved an open enrollment waiver. Future meeting dates and committee assignments were discussed, with no new procurement contracts or bids introduced during this session.