September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM - BSD#7 Board Retreat

1. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wanda Parisien, Dave Azure, Dallas Morin, Dennis DeCoteau and Scotty Vandal

2. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  Teri LaFountain and Eric Dionne

3. OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Shane Martin, Levi Gourneau, Connie Baker, Earl Demery, Duane Poitra, Amy DeKok, KrisAnn Jahnern, Monti LaVallie, Travis LaRocque and Marty Bratrud

4. CALL TO ORDER

5. OPENING PRAYER

6. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

7. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2026 

7.A. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Effective School Board Governance: StudentsFirst Governance, Roles & Responsibilities — Amy De Kok

• Overview of NDSBA's StudentsFirst Governance approach
• Principles and practices of effective school board governance
• Keeping student outcomes and district priorities at the center of board work
• Roles and responsibilities of the board as a governing body
• Roles and responsibilities of individual board members
• Understanding the distinction between board governance and administrative responsibilities
• Working effectively as a unified board team
• Building productive board-superintendent relationships
• Governance considerations for both new and experienced board members
• Applying governance principles to board decision-making and oversight

7.B. 10:30 – 11:10 a.m. | Board Leadership: Roles of the President and Vice President - Amy De Kok

• Responsibilities of the Board President and Vice President
• The President's role in facilitating effective board meetings
• Maintaining order, focus, and appropriate board discussion
• Encouraging participation while keeping meetings productive
• Leadership responsibilities outside of board meetings
• Supporting effective board-superintendent relationships

7.C. 11:10 – 11:20 a.m. | Break

7.D. 11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | Running Effective Board Meetings: Agendas, Robert's Rules & Staying on Task - Amy De Kok

• Practical application of Robert's Rules of Order
• Using the approved agenda to structure and guide board meetings
• Staying on task and managing discussion
• Making, amending, and voting on motions
• Addressing discussion that strays from the agenda
• Practical strategies for the presiding officer to maintain order and meeting efficiency

7.E. 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. | Lunch

7.F. 12:40 – 1:15 p.m. | Board Policy: Updates, Responsibilities & Effective Use - Amy De Kok

• Review of updated board policies
• The board's role in policy adoption, review, and implementation
• Distinguishing policy from administrative procedure
• Key areas of recent policy change or legal significance
• Questions regarding district policies and board responsibilities

7.G. 1:15 – 1:55 p.m. | Title IX: Board-Level Responsibilities and Current Requirements - KrisAnn Norby-Jahner

• Title IX overview
• Board-level responsibilities and oversight
• Understanding the district's Title IX processes and roles
• Key compliance considerations for school board members
• Practical governance considerations and questions

7.H. 1:55 – 2:00 p.m. | Wrap-Up & Closing Questions

7.I. 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Superintendent/Athletic Director Presentation/Discussion — Dr. Shane Martin

• Update on Summer Projects — Monti LaVallie
• Update on Campus-wide Construction Projects
• Update on Academic Data
• Update on Intervention Standard Based Assessment
• Update on Celebrations:
  • NAFOA (ESSER FUNDS)
  • Recognized for School Accreditation 
  • Invitation to Present at the forum on Native Language Education in Washington D.C.
  •  NDSBA is aligned with Policy Services, Online Supt. Evaluation, Online Board Assessment, Legal Counsel Representation, BoardBook Premier and StudentsFirst Governance, Business Manager Certifications
  • Invited to Cognia Recognition and National Sharing at Buffalo, NY Recognition in the Education Magazine (one of the top Schools in the nation)
  • Will be recognized nationally in a Education Magazine, highlighting the excellence of the District's innovative programs, academic achievements and commitment to preparing students for future success. 
  • ND Be Legendary/StudentsFirst Update - Martin (Marty) Bratrud

7.J. 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assistant Superintendent/Human Resource Director - Levi Gourneau

7.K. 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Budget Updates — Earl Demery/Duane Poitra

7.L. 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Construction Update - Duane Poitra

7.M. 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live Streaming of Meetings — Travis LaRocque

8. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Dallas Morin, Dennis DeCoteau, Dr. Wanda Parisien, Scotty Vandal and Dave Azure

9. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  Eric Dionne and Teri LaFountain

10. OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Shane Martin, Levi Gourneau, Connie Baker, Earl Demery, Duane Poitra, Brad LaRocque, Cindy Keplin, Kellie Hall, Gaillord Peltier, Shanna Davis-McCloud, Angelique Bennett, Danielle Sloan, Michele Delorme, Claudette Gourneau, Debbe Poitra, Melvin McCloud

11. RECONVENED:  Dr. Wanda Parisien called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m

12. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026

12.A. Turtle Mountain High School Staff Board Reports

12.A.1. 8:30 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. TMCHS Principal Board Report - Brad LaRocque

12.A.2. 8:40 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. TMCHS Assistant Principal Board Report - Cindy Keplin

12.A.3. 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. TMCHS Alternative School Board Report — Michele Delorme

12.A.4. 9:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. TMCHS CTE/TMACTC Board Report — Dr. Kellie Hall

12.B. 9:10 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. BREAK

12.C. 9:20 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. TMCMS Board Report - Gaillord Peltier

12.D. 9:40 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. TMCES Principal Board Report — Shanna Davis-McCloud

12.E. 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. TMCS Special Ed./Section 504 Board Report — Danielle Sloan

12.F. 10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. TMCS Strategic Planning/Aligned Curriculum Update — Claudette Gourneau

12.G. 10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tiny Turtles Preschool Program - Debbe Poitra

12.H. 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. OIS Principal Board Report - Angelique Bennett

12.I. 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Q & A

13. ADJOURNMENT