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Board approves appointments, grants authority for federal programs, insurance and audit contracts; enters executive session on litigation
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Grand Forks board approved the appointment of Amber Basting as Red River High associate principal, designated authorized representatives for Title and other federal programs for 2026–27, accepted a property‑insurance bid (NDIRF) and renewed an audit contract with Brady Martz, approved the CIA instructional time waiver and adopted policy second readings; the board then moved into executive session on pending litigation.
The Grand Forks Public School District No. 1 board completed multiple routine and financial actions at its June 8 meeting.
Appointments and personnel: The board approved the administrative recommendation to appoint Amber Basting as associate principal at Red River High School effective July 1, 2026, with the salary and factors stated in the packet. The board voted by roll call and the motion carried.
Federal program designations: Administration (Mister Bakke) presented the annual list of authorized representatives responsible for Title I, II, III, IV, IDEA B, Indian education, Johnson‑O’Malley, Head Start and related federal funds and competitive grants for the 2026–27 school year; the board approved the recommendation.
Insurance and audit contracts: Administration recommended switching property insurance from the Liberty Mutual renewal to the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) option, noting lower deductibles for key perils and an anticipated premium expense of $616,249; the board approved the recommendation by roll call. Administration also recommended accepting the lowest responsible bidder for independent annual financial audit services and continuing with Brady Martz at an initial price of $45,009.90; the board approved that award as well.
Instructional waiver and policies: The board approved an instructional time waiver for the Career Impact Academy (an alternative block schedule) for 2026–27 and completed second reading and adoption of policies 1–16 in a single omnibus vote after members were asked to identify any individual policy concerns.
Executive session: At the meeting’s end the board voted to move into executive session for attorney consultation regarding pending civil litigation (Jane Doe 1 v. Milan Allen Delonte Nelson, Grand Forks Public School District, et al., case 326‑CV‑00111) under North Dakota Century Code. The board asked the public to leave the room and anticipated reconvening but noted that, upon return, business would be limited to adjournment.
Votes at a glance (selected motions): - Appointment of Amber Basting (associate principal): approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5b; topic range SEG 167–SEG 246) - Designation of authorized Title representatives for 2026–27: approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5c; SEG 247–SEG 456) - Award property insurance to NDIRF (anticipated premium $616,249): approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5d; SEG 457–SEG 646) - Award audit contract to Brady Martz (initial year $45,009.90): approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5e; SEG 647–SEG 761) - Approve CIA instructional time waiver (2026–27): approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5f; SEG 763–SEG 899) - Adopt policies 1–16 (second reading and adoption, omnibus): approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5h; SEG 1141–SEG 1200) - Rescind May 26 math adoption and approve final curriculum agreements: approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5i; SEG 1201–SEG 1438) - Accept donation from Oxford Realty to support intramurals ($50,000/yr): approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 5j; SEG 1440–SEG 1862) - Enter executive session on pending litigation: approved by roll call (yes 8, no 0, absent 1). (agenda item 7; SEG 2020–SEG 2068)
Board members and administrators said the procurement and personnel approvals were intended to keep operations on schedule and to align contracts and grants for the coming school year.
