# Bismarck Public School Board 2026-07-13

The Bismarck Public School Board held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing primarily on the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation's financial and strategic accomplishments, including awarding $126,000 in grants and $73,000 in scholarships, and the growth of foundation assets from $5.9 million to $8.1 million. The board approved various routine motions including compliance reports and board appointments. Superintendent Dr. Fosnacht presented an 18-month strategic plan update emphasizing priorities such as reducing educator workload, strengthening teaching practices, expanding student well-being initiatives, and transitioning to a new student information system, Infinite Campus. The board discussed communication improvements and community partnerships but no specific procurement contracts or purchasing decisions were detailed during the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** July 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Bismarck Public School Board 2026-07-13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP-Fmw6iThA) - Dakota Media Access