January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM - School Board Meeting (Reg)
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1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
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2. Determine if a Quorum is Present--Note Any Absent Members
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Entertain a motion to approve the agenda and note any changes or deletions.
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4. Be Legendary Governance
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
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4.a. Cognia (Student Engagement Results)
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
Description:
Dr. Vandal will present the monthly academic progress monitoring report as outlined in the Be Legendary Framework and as a part of the Superintendent's Guardrails.
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5. Audience Recognition
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Public Comment:
Addendum A: Speaker Policy- At each board meeting, the board will set aside time for the general public to speak to the board regarding items on the agenda. We ask that concerns or complaints related to specific individuals not be raised in this public form. Specific concerns about employees or former employees should be considered separately according to applicable board policies. The board requests that concerns, positive or negative, be courteous and respectful. I would like to remind the audience and the viewers the comments of the speakers reflect their own positions or opinions. Please note while the public does have the right to request to speak to the board per local policy bcba.0415, that right is not unlimited. The board shall not tolerate any disruption of the meeting by the audience. The board may not act upon or discuss any matter not listed in the agenda's action portion on the agenda. Therefore, the board may not discuss the comments of the public speakers. Please understand that the lack of response does not indicate agreement or approval of the comments. Each speaker will be given 5 minutes to speak. The designated timekeeper will be the Vice-President of the board. Thank you. |
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5.a. Visitors Present (Public Comment)
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Addendum A: Speaker Policy- At each board meeting, the board will set aside time for the general public to speak to the board regarding items on the agenda. We ask that concerns or complaints related to specific individuals not be raised in this public form. Specific concerns about employees or former employees should be considered separately according to applicable board policies. The board requests that concerns, positive or negative, be courteous and respectful. I would like to remind the audience and the viewers the comments of the speakers reflect their own positions or opinions. Please note while the public does have the right to request to speak to the board per local policy bcba.0415, that right is not unlimited. The board shall not tolerate any disruption of the meeting by the audience. The board may not act upon or discuss any matter not listed in the agenda's action portion on the agenda. Therefore, the board may not discuss the comments of the public speakers. Please understand that the lack of response does not indicate agreement or approval of the comments. Each speaker will be given 5 minutes to speak. The designated timekeeper will be the Vice-President of the board. Thank you.
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5.b. Student Recognition
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
Description:
Divide County Administration will recognize their students.
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5.c. Tell Me Something Good
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
President Reistad reports on positive events or celebrations within the district.
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6. Open Enrollment/Tuition Agreements
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Barb King
Description:
Mrs. King, Business Manager and Board Clerk, will present any open enrollment or tuition agreement to the school board.
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7. Consent Agenda: Superintendent's Recommendation for Approval
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
Description:
The consent agenda items are discussed prior to the regular meetings. This includes:
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7.a. School Board Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
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7.b. Monthly Financial (Bill Sets)
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
Description:
Financial documents are provided for the month and must be approved by the school board.
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7.c. Teacher Contract
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
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7.c.i. Tiffaney Vigness, $32,389.80
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7.d. Extra-Curricular Agreements
Speaker(s):
President Reistad & Dr. Vandal
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7.d.i. Dylan Kolstad, Elem BBB $2,500; Matt Kruger, JH BBB Ass't $1,760 and Elem BBB Ass't $1,200; Allison Muncaster, Amended GWN ITV Art $15,000 and Amended ITV Class $5,000.
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8. Superintendent's Recommendation for Board Action
Speaker(s):
Dr. Vandal
Description:
The Superintendent will present the following items to the Board for individual consideration and action. These items are not included on the consent agenda because they require separate discussion, review, and approval by the Board due to their significance, complexity, or potential impact on district operations.
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8.a. Policy 1st Reading
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8.a.i. DEAD-Staff use of Electronic Devices
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8.b. Policy 2nd Reading
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8.b.i. AAC-BR2-Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
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8.b.ii. ABEC-School Meal Charging Policy
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8.b.iii. ACCB-Protection for Student Victims of Sexual Offences
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8.c. School Calendar 2026/2027
Speaker(s):
Dr. Vandal
Description:
The Divide County School Staff were given the opportunity to select from two proposed calendars. The recommendation was option 1 as presented.
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9. Reports
Speaker(s):
Dr. Vandal, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Haugenoe
Description:
District Admniistors will provide a monthly report discussing events and celebrations in their buildings, respectively.
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9.a. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Vandal
Description:
Dr. Vandal will provide a comprehensive monthly report to the school board. This includes:
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9.a.i. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Vandal
Description:
January Superintendent Report.
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9.b. Elementary Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Brown
Description:
Mrs. Brown will provide a comprehensive report of her elementary building.
Please see attachments for her report in its entirety. |
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9.c. MS/HS Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Haugenoe
Description:
Mrs. Haugenoe will provide the board with a comprehensive report for her MS/HS building.
Please see attachments for her report in its entirety. |
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10. School Board Committee Meetings: (Meetings will start following the conclusion of the regular school board meeting—8:15 am is a guideline)
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Building, Grounds, and Transportation; Finance and Personnel, and Policy & Curriculum.
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10.a. Building, Grounds, & Transportation
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Updates will be provided to the entire board by committee members.
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10.b. Finance & Personnel
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Monthly Updates will be provided to the entire board by committee members.
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10.c. Policy & Curriculum
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
Monthly Updates will be provided to the entire board by committee members.
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10.d. BASC (Bakken Area Schools Consortium)
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
President Reistad will provide any updates regarding BASC.
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11. Board Comments
Speaker(s):
Dr. Vandal
Description:
This section provides school board members an opportunity to comment on non-voting or approved items—ensuring that these comments do not violate open meeting laws as outlined in NDCC.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
President Reistad
Description:
President Reistad will call for the meeting to adjourn.
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