North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
The board accepted evidence that the superintendent met Operational Expectation OE‑6 on financial administration, approved Results Policy R‑9 engagement enhancements, awarded the Solon playground bid, amended and rescinded several policies, and passed superintendent and board consent agendas in roll‑call votes.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
The board heard a Champions 101 presentation describing a tiered athlete leadership curriculum (freshman to senior) with coach and parent modules and a phased rollout; presenters said pilot teams will be used with a full rollout expected by summer/fall 2026, subject to funding and scheduling.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
Kenzie Brown presented an update on the Wilson Career & Technical Education Center, reporting a roughly 10% increase in course enrollment (about 50 students), new partnerships with Williston State College and Bismarck State College for certifications, and plans for expanded pathways including dental assisting, CDL training and mechatronics.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
Standing in front of ASB, District 7 leaders proposed converting the ASB building into an "ASB Pre-K Center," said they would apply for a Head Start grant and cited roughly 100 children on a fall waitlist and a claim that Williams County meets 19% of local early-childhood need.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
District 7 staff proposed converting the ASB building into an ASB Pre‑K Center to consolidate preschool services, address a roughly 100‑child wait list and use space freed when fifth graders return to elementary schools after Sloane opens in fall 26; the plan includes pursuing Head Start funding and using CTE students for classroom support.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
A committee drafting a superintendent evaluation weighed whether to require short justifications for very high or low ratings and where to place brief comment boxes and the scoring key; staff will circulate a revised draft next week including goals.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
Facilities director Chris Bridal said the district will auction woodworking equipment from the old high school and an International dump truck; public viewings are set for Oct. 3–4 at the district warehouse, and all items are now up for bid.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
Superintendent and school principals reported higher enrollment across the district, leaving some elementary classrooms over target; district and school leaders said new school construction should relieve pressure but temporary room shortages mean class sizes will remain elevated this year.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
A representative from Constituting America presented a free civics program to the Williston Board; the nonprofit offers a classroom presentation, student contests and teacher resources at no cost, and the board asked district administration to evaluate how the program fits in local curriculum.
North Dakota / School Districts / WILLISTON BASIN 7
The Williston School Board voted to send a set of NDSBA-derived board policies back to the governance committee to reconcile them with the districts current governance model and update language or fold items into the new governance policy book.