June 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Roll Call

4. Call for changes to the Agenda-Consent Agenda (Items on the Consent Agenda which require discussion should be moved to the Regular Agenda at this time).

5. Superintendent's Report

5.A. Spring Data Presentation by Dr. Arneson

5.B. Bond Preparation Discussion and Input

6. Public Comment

7. Old Business

8. New Business

8.A. Coyote Social Emotional Advisory Committee Presentation (informational)

8.B. The Administration recommends the approval of the following new teacher contracts for the 2023-2024 school year: Margie  Manzanas, Tanya Warren, Rochelle Bowers, Caitlin Meyer, Panny Mojeres, and Jordan Hoots.

8.C. The Administration recommends the approval of  the Assistant Superintendent contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.

8.D. The Administration recommends the approval of the stipend for Dr. Arneson for performing the duties of Assistant Superintendent during the 2022-2023 school year.

8.E. Appoint Liz Bustad as replacement clerk for June 13, 2023 annual election.

8.F. Administration recommends the approval of the MOU with ABLE to provide Vocational Workforce Readiness for Students who qualify under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

8.G. The Administration recommends the transfer of $10,000,000 from the general fund to the capital projects fund prior to June 30, 2023.  This has been recommended by the Personnel and Finance Committee. 

8.H. The Administration recommends the approval of the attached resolutions authorizing the assignment of Paying Agent and Bond Registrar Designation to AMKO Bond Services, LLC and Authorizing the Execution of the Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement with AMKO Bond Services, LLC. This has been recommended by the Personnel and Finance Committee

8.I. The Administration recommends the approval of the Arbiter contract as presented. This has been recommended by the Personnel and Finance Committee.

8.J. Administration recommends the approval of the membership agreement for WBSD7 and the ARC as presented.  This has been recommended by the Personnel and Finance Committee.

8.K. Approve the 2023-2024 Staff Handbook.

8.L. Administration recommends approval of the MOU with Williston Auto for utilization of the Cutting Field Parking Lot.

8.M. Administration recommends the approval of the Lease with First American for BenQ District Wide. This has been approved by the Business Manager and is included in the 2023-2024 District Budget. This has been recommended by the Personnel and Finance Committee.

8.N. The Administration recommends the approval of the BG Innovation Invoice Payment. This has been approved by the Business Manager and is included in the 2023-2024 District Budget.  This has been recommended by the Personnel and Finance Committee.

8.O. Administration recommends that the Board approve the resignation of 
Lamar Murchison once he has fulfilled the breach of contract and cost of replacement provision specified in his signed contract.   Mr. Murchison can provide a Cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check in the amount of $500.00 to fulfill this contractual provision.  Once payment is received in full, the board authorizes the Superintendent to release Lamar Murchison from his contract.

Time of Release Request Cost of Replacement
March 1 through June 14 $500.00
June 15 through June 30 $1,000.00
July 1 through July 31 $1,500.00
August 1 through the term of contract $2,000.00

8.P. Board action Aspen Group Coherent Governance Phase 4 Contract Proposal 

8.Q. Consent Agenda (Items on Consent Agenda can be processed with a single motion.)
The board shall consider payment of all bills and monthly financial status and previous board meeting minutes.
05/22/2023 Regular School Board meeting minutes

8.R. Executive Session to discuss negotiating strategy related to Superintendent contract under NDCC 44-04-19.1(9)

9. Adjourn