Grand Forks School Board Meeting Monday April 12

April 12, 2021
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Monday, April 12, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
Mark Sanford Education Center, 2400 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND
The meeting will be broadcast live at https://www.youtube.com/c/GFSchools. Limited space is available for
public attendance. All in-person participation will be conducted in accordance with COVID-19 precautions
including social distancing and the wearing of face coverings as recommended or required by the CDC, ND
Dept. of Health, GF City Health Dept., and school district.
AGENDA
6:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:01 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6:02 p.m. III. CELEBRATING SUCCESS
A. Classified & Certified Employees of the 3rd Quarter
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6:17 p.m. A. March 22, 2021
6:18 p.m. V. CITIZEN COMMENTS (non-agenda items)
(Citizens wishing to address the school board are asked to complete a Citizen Comment Card and submit it to the
school board secretary before the start of the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment on non-agenda items will be
invited by the chairperson to speak during the Citizen Comments item. Citizens wishing to comment on a specific
agenda item will be invited by the chairperson to speak when that specific agenda item is reached. Each person may
speak for up to three (3) minutes and will not be recognized a second time until all citizens wishing to speak have
been heard. The chairperson reserves the right to limit the discussion and the number of speakers. School Board
members shall not engage in a response or enter into a debate about any issue(s) brought before the board during
this portion of the meeting. Citizens’ comments and concerns will be directed to the Superintendent of Schools,
who will deal with them according to policies adopted by the Board.)
VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DISCUSSION

6:24 p.m. A. Review School Board Meeting Norms
6:25 p.m. B. Legislative Update
6:30 p.m. C. Pre-Referendum Planning Update
6:45 p.m. D. NSBA Conference Attendee Report
VII. SUPERINTINDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION
6:50 p.m. A. Consent Agenda (Resignations)
6:51 p.m. B. Executive Director of Special Education Resignation
6:52 p.m. C. Head Start COLA Grant
7:02 p.m. D. Finance Committee Report: Budget Reduction Recommendations
7:47 p.m. E. Reduction-in-Force Recommendations
8:32 p.m. F. Policy Review
VIII. OTHER
8:37 p.m. A. Announcements
B. Board Requests for Future Consideration
(There should be no discussion concerning an individual item that is requested for future consideration. The
Board President and Superintendent will determine the best method of response to board requests for
future consideration.)
C. School Board Norms - How Did We Do?
8:45 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT
Persons with disabilities who may need assistance to access or participate at the meeting should call the
superintendent’s office at 787-4880 at least 24 hours prior to this meeting.
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Mission Statement
Grand Forks Public Schools will provide an environment of educational excellence that
engages all learners to develop their maximum potential for community and global success.
Mark Sanford Education Center Dr. Terry Brenner

PO Box 6000 (58206-6000) Superintendent of Schools
2400 47th Avenue South (58201-3405) Phone: 701.787.4880
Grand Forks, ND Fax: 701.772.7739
www.gfschools.org tbrenner270@mygfschools.org
MEMORANDUM
TO: Grand Forks School Board Members
FROM: Dr. Terry Brenner, Superintendent of Schools
SUBJECT: Classified & Certified Employees of the 3rd Quarter
DATE: April 12, 2021
_______________________________________________________________________
At tonight’s meeting, Taunya Schleicher, District Grant Writer, will be introduced as the Classified Employee of the
Quarter by Mr. Jody Thompson, Associate Superintendent, and Mr. Thompson will provide a few remarks on behalf
of Taunya as the recipient. Board Member Lunn will present the plaque.
Additionally, Jeff Compton, Technology Network Services Coordinator for the school district, will be introduced as
the Certified Employee of the Quarter by Mr. Eric Ripley, Executive Director of Technology and CTE and Mr.
Ripley will provide a few remarks on behalf of Jeff as the recipient. Board Member Flynn will present the plaque.
_______________Providing Equal Opportunities in Education and Employment_______________

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GRAND FORKS SCHOOL BOARD

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 22, 2021
The Grand Forks School Board met in regular session on Monday, March 22, 2021, with President Amber
Flynn and Eric Lunn presiding.
Board Members Present: Doug Carpenter, Chris Douthit, Amber Flynn, Jacqueline Hassett (Hoffarth), Eric
Lunn, Jeff Manley, Shannon Mikula, Bill Palmiscno, and Cynthia Shabb. Absent: None.
Student Board Members Present: Alicia Dela Cruz and Evan Whalen. Absent: None.
Others Present: Dr. Terry Brenner, Superintendent of Schools; Scott J. Berge, Business Manager; Jody
Thompson, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education; Catherine Gillach, Assistant
Superintendent of Secondary Education; Brady Olson, Vice President, Grand Forks Education Association;
and Cindy Johnson, Executive Secretary.
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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. The Finance Committee Report: Audited Financial
meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2020.
Allegiance recited at 6:00 p.m. Brian Opsahl from Brady, Martz & Associates,
P.C. reviewed the Audit Reports and
Approval of Agenda. It was moved by Shabb Management Reports for Grand Forks Air Force
and seconded by Carpenter to approve the Base Public School District No. 140 and Grand
agenda as written. Motion carried unanimously. Forks Public School District No. 1 for the year
Absent: Mikula. ended June 30, 2020. Both districts were issued
an Unmodified Audit Opinion, which is a clean
Approval of Minutes. It was moved by Douthit audit. Opsahl also reported that there were no
and seconded by Hassett (Hoffarth) to approve deficiencies and no findings for both districts.
the minutes of March 8, 2021, as written. Motion Per the Generally Accepted Government
carried unanimously. Absent: Mikula. Auditing Standards, there were no findings or
comments. Per the Uniform Guidance Audit
Citizen Comments (non-agenda items). None. (Single Audit Report), an unmodified, clean
opinion was given for the federal Impact Aid
Review School Board Norms. Shabb read aloud program, Head Start, and ESSER funds with no
the school board norms. findings on internal controls.
Legislative Update. Brenner gave an update of It was moved by Palmiscno and seconded by
several bills the North Dakota Legislature is Carpenter to approve the audit report for the
considering that are relevant for the district. Grand Forks Air Force Base Public School District
No. 140 and for Grand Forks Public School
Consent Agenda. It was moved by Shabb and District No. 1 as received. Motion carried
seconded by Carpenter to approve the consent unanimously. Absent: Mikula.
agenda as follows: Open Enrollment Applications
as presented and Resignations of Allyson Drees, Head Start Grant Applications:
Skylar Hildebrand, Elizabeth Loeffler, and 1. Third Year of the Five-Year Continuation
Samantha Tighe effective May 28, 2021. Motion Grant, 2021-2022. Tracey Johnson, Head
carried unanimously. Absent: Mikula. Start Director, explained the Head Start
program and requested approval of the
2021-2022 Third Year of the Five-Year
GF School Board 3-22-2021

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Continuation Grant Narrative and Budget ensure a high level of indoor air quality. The
Justification for $3,469,216 that includes Head Start Policy Council unanimously
$693,843 for non-federal share. The Head approved the budget revision on March 16,
Start Policy Council unanimously approved 2021.
the proposed budget, annual goals, and
objectives on March 16, 2021. It was moved by Shabb and seconded by
Mikula to approve the transfer of funds in
It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by the amount of $103,900 from the 2020-2021
Hassett (Hoffarth) to approve the Head Start Second Year of the Five-Year Continuation
Program 2021-2022 Third Year of the Five- Grant from the personnel and fringe
Year Continuation Grant Narrative and category into the equipment category.
Budget Justification for $3,469,216 that Motion carried unanimously.
includes $693,843 for non-federal share.
Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Mikula. 4. Non-Federal Share Waiver for the Second
Year of the Five-Year Continuation Grant,
2. Budget Revision ($61,870), Fiscal Year 2020- 2020-2021. Tracey Johnson, Head Start
2021. Director, requested approval of the 2020-
2021 Non-Federal Share Waiver for the
Mikula joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m. Second Year of the Five-Year Continuation
Grant. She explained that due to COVID-19
Tracey Johnson, Head Start Director, restrictions, the Head Start Program was not
requested approval for the transfer of funds able to meet their non-federal share match.
in the amount of $61,870 from the 2020- The Head Start Policy Council unanimously
2021 Supplement COVID-19 One-Time approved the waiver in the amount of
funds, personnel and fringe category into $273,448 on March 16, 2021.
the equipment category. Johnson explained
the existing air conditioning unit is at failure It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by
resulting in poor indoor air quality and is no Hassett (Hoffarth) to approve the Non-
longer serviceable. The Head Start Policy Federal Share Waiver for $273,448 for the
Council unanimously approved the transfer Second Year of the Five-Year Continuation
of funds on March 16, 2021. Grant, 2020-2021. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Shabb and seconded by
Mikula to approve the transfer of funds in Citizen Comments were heard about the
the amount of $61,870 from the 2020-2021 proposed referendum and school consolidation
Supplement COVID-19 One-Time funds, as follows:
personnel and fringe category into the 1. Amanda Walker, 2210 6th Avenue North, GF,
equipment category. objected to the K-8 consolidation. She
supports the consolidation of elementary
3. Budget Revision ($103,900), Fiscal Year schools but does not want elementary
2020-2021. Tracey Johnson, Head Start children going to school with middle school
Director, requested approval for the transfer children. She questioned the availability of
of funds in the amount of $103,900 from the the poll and suggested polls be in paper
2020-2021 Second Year of the Five-Year form.
Continuation Grant from the personnel and 2. Justin Berry, 1701 Lewis Blvd., GF, referred to
fringe category into the equipment the failed library referendum and suggested
category. Johnson explained the HVAC the board be more creative. He is concerned
controls are pneumatic and have reached about the safety of children crossing major
the end of their useful life. The failure of the streets.
controls has resulted in the degradation of 3. Mark Rustad, 5556 Lee Circle, GF, said the
climate within the learning environments. $86 million bond on top of a 10-mill
Ionization technology will be added to increase is unaffordable. Businesses will have

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to pass the cost onto their patrons, many of Dela Cruz and Whalen left the meeting at 8:06
whom are already suffering due to COVID. p.m.
He suggested the board ask for the 10 mills
but not the $86 million. It was moved by Mikula to go forward with the
4. Chassidy Strege, 1610 Lewis Blvd., GF, said ask for a 10-mill levy increase but not have a
she supports the mill increase but is bond referendum on June 22. Motion died due
opposed to consolidating schools. She is to lack of a second.
concerned about safety issues regarding
children crossing major streets without The discussion continued about needs in the
bussing. district that exceed the $86 million, the
5. Scott Lindgren, 218 Seward Ave., GF, said he consequences of delaying the referendum, a
supports neighborhood schools. He said budget reduction exercise the administration is
many people are willing to support the currently working through, and future use of
schools but not to the tune of $86 million. school buildings.
He said he supports the mill increase but not
the consolidation of the elementary schools. Todd Feland, Grand Forks City Administrator,
6. Whitney Berry, 1701 Lewis Blvd., GF, said she and Mayor Brandon Bochenski spoke about their
was involved in the facilities taskforce from desire to partner with the school district and
the beginning through the school tours. She their support for the school district and K-12
said she does not feel the taskforce education.
recommendation serves the north-end
neighborhood. She did not think anyone The discussion continued about what would
would disagree the Valley project is worth happen if the mill levy increase and referendum
doing. She supports the mill levy increase failed, the tax impact and how taxable valuation
but does not think a $86 million referendum is calculated, the district’s current financial
will pass. condition and the tightening of its belt, and how
7. Dave Kiefel, 423 North 17th Street, GF, said the people and environment in a building create
he would not endorse the referendum as it a neighborhood school.
stands.
Facilities Taskforce Members Dean Kuhns, Josh
Initial Resolution for General Obligation Anderson, Laurie Hollifield, and John Stempinski
School Building Bonds. Berge explained the spoke about the work of the taskforce and their
administrative recommendation to adopt the support for the recommendation which as a
initial resolution for general obligation school group the taskforce felt made the most sense to
building bonds up to $86,000,000 for school get the district back on a good path and offer an
building construction purposes. equitable educational experience for the
students across the district.
SitelogIQ representatives Tom Weber, Senior
Business Consultant, and Sara Guyette, Director It was moved by Palmiscno and seconded by
of Development Architecture, participated in the Carpenter to adopt the initial resolution for
discussion of this topic. general obligation school building bonds with a
maximum amount of bonds proposed to be
A lengthy discussion was held about how the issued of $86,000,000.
dollar amount was determined, how the funds
will be used, the potential for the use of ESSER It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by
funds, taxpayer acceptance, ballot language, Shabb to amend the motion to delete the word
election deadlines, the cost of deferred “building” in item 2 and add the word “campus”
maintenance, transportation for north end in its place [...equip a new K-8 school campus;...].
families, and adding more vision and detail to Amendment carried on roll call vote as follows:
communications. Aye: Carpenter, Douthit, Hassett (Hoffarth), Lunn,
Manley, Palmiscno, Shabb, and Flynn. Nay:
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Hassett (Hoffarth) left the meeting. construction loan if the referendum is not
successful.
The original motion as amended carried on roll
call vote as follows: Aye: Douthit, Lunn, Manley, It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by
Palmiscno, Shabb, Carpenter, and Flynn. Nay: Douthit to adopt the resolution for submission
Mikula. Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth). of school construction loan application. Motion
carried unanimously. Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth).
Resolution Submitting Question of Increasing
School Building Fund Levy to Electors. Berge Resolution Calling a Special Election to Vote
explained the administrative recommendation to on the Questions of Approving an Initial
adopt this resolution. Resolution for General Obligation School
Building Bonds and Increasing the Building
It was moved by Douthit and seconded by Fund Levy. Berge explained the administrative
Shabb to adopt the resolution submitting recommendation to adopt this resolution, which
question of increasing school building fund levy proposes the issuance of general obligation
to electors from 10 mills to 20 mills. Motion bonds up to $86,000,000 and increasing the
carried on roll call vote as follows: Aye: Lunn, building fund levy from 10 mills to 20 mills. He
Manley, Palmiscno, Shabb, Carpenter, Douthit, said the resolution will be amended to change
and Flynn. Nay: Mikula. Absent: Hassett the word “building” to “campus”. The special
(Hoffarth). election would be called on Tuesday, June 22,
2021.
During the discussion of the next agenda item,
Mikula explained that she had voted incorrectly It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by
on the motion to adopt the resolution Shabb to adopt the resolution calling a Special
submitting question of increasing school Election to Vote on the Questions of Approving
building fund levy to electors from 10 mills to 20 an Initial Resolution for General Obligation
mills. Discussion on how to procedurally proceed School Building Bonds and Increasing the
continued. Building Fund Levy as amended. Motion carried
on roll call vote as follows: Aye: Manley,
It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by Palmiscno, Shabb, Carpenter, Douthit, Lunn, and
Lunn to rescind the action to adopt the Flynn. Nay: Mikula. Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth).
resolution submitting question of increasing
school building fund levy to electors. Motion Notice of Special Election. Berge explained the
carried unanimously. Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth). administrative recommendation to approve the
Notice of Special Election, which states that the
It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by special election will be held on Tuesday, June 22,
Shabb to adopt the resolution submitting 2021. Brenner said the notice will be amended to
question of increasing school building fund levy change the words “school building” to “school
to electors. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: campus”.
Hassett (Hoffarth).
It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by
Resolution for Submission of School Douthit to approve the Notice of Special Election
Construction Loan Application. Berge as amended. Motion carried on roll call vote as
explained the administrative recommendation to follows: Aye: Palmiscno, Shabb, Carpenter,
adopt this resolution. Pending a successful Douthit, Lunn, Manley, and Flynn. Nay: Mikula.
referendum, the district could access up to Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth).
$10,000,000 in loan proceeds if bond rates at the
time of issuance exceed 2%. Should bond Recess. The Board recessed from 9:55 p.m. to
interest rates be lower than 2%, the district 10:05 p.m. Flynn left the meeting but continued
would not request loan funds and would issue participation via phone. Lunn continued the
up to $86,000,000 in general obligation bonds. meeting as the acting chairperson.
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Next Steps in Referendum Process. Weber and information. It was moved by Shabb and
Guyette explained the next steps in the seconded by Douthit to complete the first
referendum process which include a referendum reading of FCAA, Accommodating Students with
communications plan and information submittal Allergies & Special Dietary Needs. Motion
to the Department of Public Instruction. Details carried unanimously. Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth).
of the information submittal that will be
developed primarily fall into two categories: FCAF-AR, Concussion Management Program.
Bond Program Planning and K-8 Campus This is a required administrative regulation that
Predesign Planning. Two committees will be complements FCAF, Concussion Management,
established to work through the information. which was adopted May 26, 2020. It was moved
by Shabb and seconded by Carpenter to
General Fund Financial Statement. For the approve FCAF-AR, Concussion Management
period of July 1, 2020, through February 28, Program. Motion carried unanimously. Absent:
2021, total general fund revenues were Hassett (Hoffarth).
$74,059,100 and total general fund expenditures
were $65,771,990 resulting in an excess of FDI, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming
revenues over expenses of $8,287,110. Berge Students. The committee amended the
explained year-over-year variances in revenues definitions on the NDSBA template for gender
expression, gender identity, and sexual
and expenditures. He said the general fund
orientation to match the definitions that were
balance would total $20.1 million with
developed by the board and found in Policy
outstanding COVID reimbursements.
AAC. Complementing administrative regulation
FDI-AR, Transgender and Gender
It was moved by Carpenter and seconded by
Nonconforming Student Procedure was
Manley to approve the General Fund Financial
provided for information. It was moved by
Statement for the period July 1, 2020, through
Shabb and seconded by Palmiscno to complete
February 28, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
the first reading of Policy FDI, Transgender and
Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth).
Gender Nonconforming Students as amended.
Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Hassett
Policy Review. Shabb reported on the March
(Hoffarth).
17, 2021, Policy Review Committee meeting and
policies that are recommended for their
HBAA, Federal Fiscal Compliance. This existing
appropriate reading and/or adoption as follows:
policy was referred back to the policy review
committee to discuss the administration and
ACBC, Use of Animals in District Schools & In
board’s concerns about the requirement that the
Curricular Programs. Shabb said she was pulling
board review and approve all competitive grant
consideration of this policy from the agenda so
applications prior to their submission because of
that it could be reviewed by Geoff Gaukler.
timing issues between a grant submission date
and a school board meeting date. The
BDAD, Employment of Relatives/Nepotism. It
committee recommends eliminating the
was moved by Shabb and seconded by
requirement with the understanding that the
Carpenter to complete the first reading of Policy
superintendent will inform the board of
BDAB, Employment of Relatives/Nepotism as
significant grant awards going forward. The
written. Motion carries unanimously. Absent:
committee also recommends an expedited
Hassett (Hoffarth).
adoption of the amended policy as allowed by
Policy BDA. It was moved by Shabb and
FCAA, Accommodating Students with Allergies
seconded by Carpenter to expedite the adoption
& Special Dietary Needs. This policy will replace
of this policy with one reading as allowed by
the current Policy 5632, Severe Allergy Policy.
Policy BDA. Motion carried unanimously. Absent:
Consideration of rescindment will take place at
Hassett (Hoffarth).
the same time as the second reading and
adoption of FCAA. Complementing
It was moved by Shabb and seconded by
administrative regulation FCAA-AR was provided
Douthit to amend Policy HBAA, Federal Fiscal

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Compliance by eliminating the sentence, “The

School Board shall also review and approve all Adjournment. There being no further business,
competitive grant applications prior to their the meeting adjourned at 11:34 p.m.
submission.”, and complete its one reading as
amended and adopt it as the official policy of
the district. A discussion followed about a Approved ________________________________________
concern that some grants may require a (Date)
commitment from the general fund and their

____________________________________________________
sustainability. Brenner explained that there is a
Amber Flynn, President
review process for grant applications by the
executive cabinet. Motion carried unanimously. ____________________________________________________
Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth). Scott J. Berge, Business Manager
Announcements. None.
Board Requests for Future Consideration.

Mikula asked if there has been any reporting out
on training students about social media
responsibility and if the district is offering an
opportunity for parents to help them understand
the risks of social media and the students’ use of
it. She also asked if there is an opportunity for
parents to enroll in a class to learn the new math
so they can help their children do the new math?
School Board Norms - How Did We Do?

Shabb said this was a difficult meeting but the
board got through it, was respectful, and
listened to the public so the board did okay in
following its norms.
Executive Session (Closed Meeting). It was

moved by Douthit and seconded by Manley to
convene into executive session to discuss
negotiating strategy or provide negotiating
instructions regarding teacher contracts that are
currently being negotiated or for which
negotiation is reasonably likely to occur in the
immediate future. Motion carried unanimously.
Absent: Hassett (Hoffarth).
The legal authority for closing this portion of the

meeting is North Dakota Century Code Sections
15.1-16-22 and 44-04-19.1(9). Members of the
public were asked to leave the meeting room.
The executive session began at 10:51 p.m. The
executive session ended at 11:34 p.m.
Reconvene Open Meeting. Following the

executive session, the meeting returned to an
open session and the public was invited to
return to the meeting.

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Grand Forks Public School District #1
School Board Meeting Norms

The purpose of establishing school board norms is to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity
to contribute in the meeting; to increase productivity and effectiveness; and to facilitate the
achievement of its goals.
NORMS
1) Be prepared
2) Be on time
3) Value and respect each other
4) Exercise thoughtful deliberation and conversation
5) Be professional at the Board table and when visiting with the general public
6) Speak up when the norms are not being followed
7) Advocate on behalf of students and keep the community in mind
GOVERNANCE
1) Lead by policy
2) Serve as advocates for K-12 public education
3) Entrust the day-to-day operations to the professionals; Let the administrators do their work
4) Assist community members and stakeholders in following the chain of command
OTHER
1) Consider staff and District capacity in resources

2) Balance the meeting agendas so one meeting isn't heavier than the other
Board Approved 10.8.18
Mission Statement:
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Mission Statement

MEMORANDUM
TO: Grand Forks School Board
SUBJECT: Legislative Update
_______________________________________________________________________
Attached is the North Dakota School Board Association’s most recent update of select House and
Senate bills that are being considered by the 2021-22 North Dakota Legislature. I will highlight and
provide additional commentary on bills that have relevance for Grand Forks Public Schools at the
school board meeting.
cj
Attachment

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Update No. 13 April 2, 2021

This week brought the first veto from the Governor this legislative session. The Governor vetoed HB 1378, which would allow lawmakers to
conduct legislative business during the December before the start of an official legislative session. Currently, lawmakers may gather in
December for purposes of organizing and lawmaker orientation for the upcoming session. In a press release regarding the bill, Burgum
explained: “House Bill 1378 attempts to circumvent the Constitution by allowing members of the legislative assembly to introduce, consider
and vote on bills and resolutions in December of even-numbered years, as they would during the regular session that begins in odd-numbered
years.” Burgum further stated that “Introducing and acting on bills and resolutions is beyond the scope of the December organization and
orientation purposes’ as stated in the Constitution.” When the Governor vetoes a bill, it is then returned to the Legislature where lawmakers
may override the veto by a 2/3rds majority vote in each house.
In addition, both chambers have now begun to consider whether to agree to amendments made to bills by the opposite chamber or to not
agree and assign the bill to a conference committee. A conference committee consists of three members appointed from each house. The
members of a conference committee meet to discuss the bill and attempt to come to an agreement on the final language of the bill. When
at least two of the three members from each house come to an agreement, a conference committee report is issued containing the
committee’s recommendations and forwarded to each house. Each house must then approve the bill in the same form in order for the bill to
become law.
Key Issues
The following are few education-related bills heard in committee this week:
• HB 1388: This bill relates to adjustments to school district size weighting factors and the education foundation aid funding
formula transition maximum and payment rates. It also includes the per pupil payment amount. The bill passed in the House
by a vote of 78-16. The Senate Education Committee held another hearing on the bill this week to discuss proposed
amendments to the bill, one of which provides for a 1% increase in the per pupil payment each year of the upcoming biennium
($10,136/$10,237). The bill was further amended to allow for school districts to provide for virtual instruction and sets forth
attendance monitoring requirements and requires adoption of administrative rules by DPI. Finally, the bill was amended to
include reading instruction competency requirements for candidates for teacher licensure. After adopting these
amendments, the Committee issued a Do Pass Recommendation on the bill as amended by a vote of 6-0. The amendments
were subsequently adopted by the full Senate and the bill rereferred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The
Committee held a hearing on the bill this week but has not acted on the bill as of this update.
• HB 1027: This bill codifies the required transportation aid payments to school districts. Over the last several legislative
sessions, transportation aid payments were determined each session and included as a line item in DPI’s budget
appropriation. HB 1027 was amended slightly in the House where it passed by a vote of 80-14. The bill was then sent to the
Senate and referred to the Senate Education Committee. The Senate Education Committee amended the bill to account for
the decrease in ridership and mileage during the 2019/2020 school year due to COVID and then issued a Do Pass
Recommendation on the amended bill by a vote of 6-0. The amendments were subsequently adopted on the floor and the
bill was rereferred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Committee held a hearing on the bill this week and promptly
issued a unanimous Do Pass Recommendation. The bill was heard on the floor of the Senate yesterday and passed by a vote
of 46-1. The bill will now return to the House for concurrence.
• HB 1323: This bill would prohibit the state and any state agency, elected official and political subdivision (including public
school districts) from requiring an individual to wear a face mask, face shield or face covering for purposes of entry, education,
employment or services. The bill contains no exceptions and is not limited to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The bill
previously passed in the House by a vote of 50-44 before moving to the Senate for consideration. The Senate Political
Subdivisions Committee held a hearing on the bill this week. NDSBA and several other education stakeholders and political
subdivisions, appeared in opposition to the bill. Following the hearing, the Committee issued a Do Not Pass Recommendation
on the bill by a vote of 6-1. The bill will now move to the Senate floor for final consideration.
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Several other bills either received committee recommendations or were heard on the floor for final passage, including the following:
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• SB 2215: This bill seeks to build into NDCC chapter 15.1-16, which addresses teacher representation and negotiation, a more
structured timeframe to assist school boards and teachers/administrators in their pursuit of good faith contract negotiations
within a reasonable period of time. The Senate Education Committee amended the bill to extend the deadline to complete
negotiations from June 1st to July 1st and to remove the emergency clause. The bill as amended passed the Senate by a vote
of 37-10. The bill moved to the House and the House Education Committee held a hearing on the bill. NDSBA appeared in
support of the bill. This week, the Committee issued a Do Pass Recommendation by a vote of 11-3. The bill will now move
to the floor of the House for final passage.
• HB 1356: This bill would require all public schools to permit the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to provide information and recruit
students during school hours (e.g., school assemblies, class presentations) each school year during the fall. After receiving a
narrow Do Pass Recommendation from the House Education Committee, the bill passed on the House floor by a vote of 54-
38. Last week, HB 1356 was heard by the Senate Education Committee. NDSBA, along with NDCEL and NDSOS, testified in
opposition to the bill and asked for a do not pass recommendation from the Committee. NDSBA opposes the bill because
federal law already requires public schools to provide equal access to the Boys Scouts and other youth patriotic groups if the
schools choose to provide a designated open forum for other youth and community groups to present information at schools.
Also, if the bill were to pass, it would essentially require schools to provide other groups access to the school with little ability
to restrict based on content. This week, the Committee amended the bill to require access during regular school hours, but
not during instructional time. Once amended, the Committee issued a Do Pass Recommendation on the bill by a vote of 4-
2. The bill will now move to the Senate floor for consideration of amendments and final passage. We anticipate this will
occur next week. Please watch your emails for an action alert.
• HB 1394: This bill provides the necessary appropriation for federal funds received by the state for COVID-related relief,
including ESSER II funding. The bill previously passed the House by a vote of 89-5, with the emergency clause carrying. The
Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the bill late last week. This week, the Committee made minor
amendments to the bill and then issued a Do Pass Recommendation by a vote of 14-0. The bill was then heard on the floor
of the Senate where the amendments were adopted, and the amended bill passed unanimously by a vote of 47-0. The bill
will now be returned to the House for consideration of the Senate amendments.
• SB 2308: This bill would add to the list of delineated school board powers the ability to permit the display of the Ten
Commandments on school property and in classrooms, as well as permit the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in their
schools. The bill includes a provision providing immunity to school boards and their employees for any state law claims that
may be brought as a result of these issues (although any claims brought would almost certainly be based on federal
constitutional grounds). NDSBA and other education stakeholder groups opposed the bill in the Senate; however, despite
this opposition, the bill passed the Senate by a vote of 34-13. After moving to the House for consideration, the bill was heard
in the House Judiciary Committee. NDSBA appeared again in opposition to the bill. Following the hearing, the Committee
adopted an amendment to the bill that would permit a school board to display the ten commandments with a display of
other historical documents in the school and in the classroom. The Committee then issued a Do Pass Recommendation on
the bill as amended by a vote of 11-3. The amendments to the bill were subsequently adopted on the floor of the House last
week. The amended bill was heard on the floor of the House for final passage this week and passed by a vote of 76-16. The
bill will now be returned to the Senate to concur or not concur in the House amendments.
• HB 1298: This bill would prohibit transgender student athletes from participating in sports exclusive to males or females
based on their gender identity. The bill passed in the House by a vote of 65-26 before moving to the Senate for consideration.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the bill last week and heard testimony from proponents and opponents
for over 2 hours. The bill sponsor proposed amendments to the bill to try to address concerns from community groups on
use of facilities. The Committee closed the hearing without taking action on the bill. Earlier this week, the Senate Judiciary
Committee adopted amendments to the bill, which included removing the provisions targeting sponsors of athletic events
(with the bill now only applying to K-12 schools) and adding a provision to provide a private cause of action against a public
school to any individual who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or suffers direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation
of the proposed section. After adopting amendments, the Committee issued a 6-1 Do Pass Recommendation. The bill then
moved to the floor of the Senate for consideration of amendments; however, before the amendments were considered, the
bill was sent back to the Committee. The Committee subsequently reconsidered its previous action on the bill and then
further amended the bill to remove the provision providing a private cause of action. The amended bill was heard on the
Senate floor this for consideration of amendments and final passage. The Committee amendments were adopted by the full
Senate; however, a floor amendment was proposed on the floor to turn the bill into a legislative management study of
student athletic events that are exclusively for males or exclusively for females and the impact of a policy that prohibits
participation in those events by individuals who are of the opposite sex. The floor amendment was adopted, and the
amended bill subsequently passed by a vote of 32-15. The bill will be returned to the House for consideration of the Senate
amendments.
• HB 1349: This bill makes changes to NDCC 44-04-18.27 relating to applications for public employment and would make
applications and records related to the applications exempt (rather than confidential). It further clarifies that once finalists
for the position are designated, the applications and related records of the finalists are open to the public. The bill also makes
changes to NDCC 44-04-20 to codify into law the ability of a public entity to hold meetings by electronic means and toApril 12, 2021
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consideration. The Senate Political Subdivisions Committee held a hearing last week after which it made minor amendments
to the bill. The Committee then issued a Do Pass Recommendation on the bill as amended by a vote of 7-0. This week, the
bill was heard on the Senate floor for consideration of amendments and final passage. The amendments were adopted, and
the amended bill passed by a vote of 47-0. The bill will be returned to the House for consideration of the Senate amendments.
• HB 1337: This bill as originally proposed would permit a school board to transfer or donate property to another political
subdivision for less than fair market value and to transfer funds from the building fund along with the property for
maintenance purposes. The bill previously passed in the House by a vote of 80-12 before moving to the Senate for
consideration. The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on the bill and received testimony that the intent of the bill
was to allow the transfer or donation of property from a dissolving school district to another political subdivision. The
Committee amended the bill in order to bring it more in line with the intent of the bill sponsor. The amended bill now would
permit a county committee, subject to the approval of the state board of public education, to transfer or donate property of
a dissolving district to another political subdivision for less than fair market value. The transfer or donation may only occur
provided the set aside requirements in NDCC 15.1-12-28 and 15.1-12-28.1 are satisfied first. This week, the Committee issued
a Do Pass Recommendation on the amended bill by a vote of 6-0. Subsequently, the bill moved to the full Senate where the
amendments were adopted, and the amended bill passed by a vote of 46-1. The bill will now be returned to the House for
consideration of the Senate amendments.
The following education-related bills were signed by the Governor this week:
• SB 2141: This bill would remove the identification of a single vendor (ACT) in ND law and allow additional assessments to be
used in order to meet the requirements of various scholarships. The bill received unanimous support in the Senate before
moving to the House for consideration. The House Education Committee last week issued a Do Pass Recommendation on
the bill by a vote of 13-1. Last week, the bill was heard on the floor of the House for final passage and passed by a vote of
88-3. The bill was signed by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State this week. The bill will become law on August
1st.
• SB 2083: This bill makes changes to the definition of “a person responsible for the child’s welfare” for purposes of child
neglect and child abuse in NDCC chapter 50-25.1. It also adds a definition for “institutional child abuse or neglect” that
includes a public or private school. This bill passed unanimously in the Senate before being sent over to the House. The
House Human Services Committee held a hearing on the bill this week. NDSBA appeared in support of the bill with the
amendments made in the Senate. Following the hearing, the Committee issued a Do Pass Recommendation by a vote of 11-
2-1. Last week, the bill was heard on the House floor for final consideration and passed by a vote of 88-3. The bill was signed
by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State this week. The bill will become law on August 1 st.
• SB 2278: This bill would provide immunity for schools, school officials, and employees for COVID-19 related liability, except
that which results from an individual’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bill previously passed the Senate with
strong support before moving to the House for consideration. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the bill and
thereafter issued a Do Pass Recommendation by a vote of 11-1-2. The bill then moved to the floor of the House where it
passed by a vote of 75-15, with the emergency clause carrying. This week, the bill was signed by the Governor and will
become law upon filing with the Secretary of State.
A few bills being tracked by NDSBA are scheduled for hearings next week, mainly in appropriations. Please see the committee hearing
schedule at the end of this update for a detailed list and schedule of these bills.
PLEASE NOTE: All bills that were either withdrawn from consideration or failed on the chamber floor in which they were introduced have
now been removed from the Legislative Update.
Primary Bill List and Status Report

This list includes the primary bills NDSBA is tracking and their current status.
School Calendar/Instructional Time/Curriculum

HB 1075 This bill as proposed called for revisions to NDCC 15.1-06-04.1 that would permit a school district to schedule school
sponsored, school-directed and school-related activities on teacher professional development days. As amended, the bill
now seeks to completely repeal NDCC 15.1-06-04.1. (Passed House 87-3; Committee hearing held 2/10; Do Pass
Recommendation 5-1; Passed Senate 41-5; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1111 This bill provides for a legislative management study of competency-based learning and school districts participating in
innovative education programs. (Passed House 90-0-4; Committee hearing held 2/16; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0;
Passed Senate 45-2; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1143 This bill would require patriotism projects for public elementary school students and reporting on such projects to DPI.
(Passed House 64-27; Committee hearing held 3/3; Do Not Pass Recommendation 6-0; Failed Senate 2-45)
HB 1232 April 12, 2021
This bill relates to the satisfaction of school calendar hours through virtual instruction. (Passed House 94-0; Committee
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HB 1436 This bill relates to summer school courses and requirements of NDCC 15.1-21-16. (Passed House 90-1, emergency clause
carried; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Rereferred to Appropriations; Committee hearing
held 3/29; Do Pass Recommendation 12-2; Passed 44-3, emergency clause carries)
HB 1478 This bill relates to alternative education opportunities outside the classroom for course credit and to provide for legislative
management report. (Passed House 87-7; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 6-0; Passed
Senate 47-0)
SB 2147 This bill relates to high school graduation and curriculum requirements and would allow a school board to permit a passing
score on relevant portions of the GED assessment to satisfy corresponding graduation requirements. (Passed Senate 44-2-
1; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation 12-0-1; Passed House 89-3; Signed by Governor; Filed with
Secretary of State)
SB 2196 This bill would establish a North Dakota competency framework and relates to instructional time requirements. (Passed
Senate 46-1; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation 12-0-1; Passed House 90-2; Signed by Governor; Filed
with Secretary of State)
SB 2304 This bill would require all elementary and secondary public and nonpublic schools in the state to include curriculum on
Native American history. (Passed Senate 47-0; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 11-3;
Failed to Pass House 47-47; Reconsidered; Rereferred to House Education Committee; Do Pass Recommendation as
amended 10-4; Amendments adopted)
SB 2311 This bill would require mental health awareness and suicide prevention instruction for students in grades 7 through 12.
(Passed Senate 45-2; Committee hearing held 3/3; Do Pass Recommendation 9-3-2; Amendments adopted)
Transportation
HB 1027 This bill requires the superintendent of public instruction to pay each school district transportation aid payments, payments
for transportation of special education students, and payments for transportation for career and technical education
students. The bill also addresses distribution of transportation payments in the event of a school district closure. (Passed
House 80-14; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 6-0; Amendments adopted; Rereferred
to Appropriations; Committee hearing held 3/30; Do Pass Recommendation 14-0; Passed 46-1)
SB 2097 This bill makes changes to the definition of “school bus” in NDCC chapter 39-01 for purposes of motor vehicle requirements.
(Passed Senate 47-0; Committee hearing held 3/4, 3/11; Do Pass Recommendation 13-0-1; Passed House 91-1; Signed by
Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
School Safety
HB 1248 This bill relates to the possession of a dangerous weapon in an emergency. (Passed House 83-11; Committee hearing held
3/31)
HB 1293 This bill relates to conceal and carry of handguns and firearms or dangerous weapons in a public gathering, including public
school. (Passed House 87-6; Committee hearing scheduled for 4/5)
HB 1297 This bill relates to the possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gathering. (Passed House 80-12; Committee
hearing scheduled for 4/5)
HB 1323 This bill relates to limitations on mask wearing requirements in education. (Passed House 50-44; Committee hearing held
4/1; Do Not Pass Recommendation 6-1)
HB 1463 This bill would add ambulance or firefighter crew while on duty to list of individuals prohibited from possessing firearm or
dangerous weapon at public gathering. (Passed House 88-6; Committee hearing scheduled for 4/5)
SB 2096 This bill relates to licensing requirements for armed first responder instructors and application and renewal fees for armed
first responder course instructor certification. (Passed Senate 44-2; Committee hearing held 3/15; Do Pass
Recommendation 11-1-2; Passed House 77-15; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
Budgets/Finance/Tax
HB 1013 This bill includes the appropriation for DPI and the K12 funding formula. (Passed House 75-18; Committee hearing held
3/18; Committee hearing held 3/24)
HB 1014 This bill includes an appropriation for the protection and advocacy project. (Passed House 89-5; Committee hearing held
3/3; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 14-0; Passed Senate 46-1; House Concurred in Senate Amendments; Passed
House as amended 83-10)
HB 1028 This bill relates to the ability of a school district to temporarily transfer excess funds accruing because of the COVID-19
pandemic between the general fund and the building fund of the school district. This measure includes an emergency
clause. (Passed House 89-1-4, emergency clause carried; Committee hearing held 2/10; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0;
Passed Senate 46-0, emergency clause carried; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1057 This bill calls for increases in the statutory liability caps of political subdivisions and the state from $250,000 to $375,000 per
person and from $1 million to $1.5 million for any number of claims from a single occurrence; effective date of July 1, 2022.
(Passed House 89-3; Committee hearing held 2/18; Do Pass Recommendation 7-0; Passed Senate 46-1; Signed Aprilby
12, 2021
Governor; Filed with Secretary of State) Page 15 of 92
HB 1086 This bill calls for revisions to NDCC § 26.1-22 relating to property insured by the state. (Passed House 94-0; emergency
clause carried; Committee hearing held 2/16; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 47-0, emergency clause
carried; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1137 This bill relates to the allowable income tax credit for charitable contributions to private education institutions. (Passed
House 79-14; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation 5-2; Rereferred to Appropriations; Committee
hearing held 3/17; Do Pass Recommendation 11-3; Passed Senate 31-16)
HB 1167 This bill calls for a legislative management study regarding property tax equity and the creation of a central taxing authority.
(Passed House 92-0; Committee hearing held 3/23; Do Not Pass Recommendation 7-0; Failed Senate 2-45)
HB 1175 This bill would create business immunity from COVID liability claims and would apply retroactively. (Passed House 77-17;
Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 5-1; Passed Senate 41-6, emergency clause carried)
HB 1179 This bill relates to reporting requirements for schools and counties receiving oil and gas gross production tax allocations.
(Passed House 84-10; Committee hearing held 3/12; Do Pass Recommendation 7-0; Passed Senate 46-1; Signed by
HB 1246 This bill relates to the education foundation aid formula and the treatment of federal impact aid funding. (Passed House 94-
0; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Committee hearing held 3/31)
HB 1281 This bill would provide a tax credit for taxpayers whose children receive nonpublic school or home education. (Passed
House 50-44; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Not Pass Recommendation as amended 4-3; Failed Senate 15-32)
HB 1325 This bill, as amended in the House, provides for a legislative management study of property tax relief for property owners 65
years old or older. (Passed House 92-1-1; Committee hearing held 3/23; Do Not Pass 6-1; Failed Senate 7-40)
HB 1337 This bill would permit a school district to transfer funds from the building fund to another political subdivision and would
correspondingly amend the powers of a school board. (Passed House 80-12; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass
Recommendation as amended 6-0; Passed Senate 46-1)
HB 1367 This bill relates to the adoption and referral to voters of preliminary budgets of cities, counties, school districts and park
districts. The bill was amended in committee to provide a for legislative management study of the referral of political
subdivision budgets. (House 92-2; Committee hearing held 3/25; Do Not Pass Recommendation 7-0; Failed Senate 2-43)
HB 1388 This bill relates to adjustments to school district size weighting factors and the education foundation aid funding formula
transition maximum and payment rates. (Passed House 78-16; Committee hearing held 3/15; Committee hearing held
3/22; Do Pass as amended 6-0; Amendments adopted; Rereferred to appropriations; Committee hearing held 3/30)
HB 1394 This bill provides the necessary appropriation for federal funds received by the state for COVID-related relief, including
ESSER II funding. (Passed House 89-5, emergency clause carried; Committee hearing held 3/26; Do Pass Recommendation
as amended 14-0; Passed Senate 47-0, emergency clause carried)
HB 1413 This bill provides for an appropriation to DPI to provide grants to schools for breakfast and lunch for students. (Passed
House 70-24; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Not Pass Recommendation 5-1; Failed Senate 9-37)
HB 1431 This bill is a large infrastructure bill, which includes a $92.5 million appropriation to ND CTE for distribution as grants to
create CTE programs throughout the state, including to some school districts. (Passed House 74-17; Committee hearing
held 3/17; Committee hearing held 3/31)
HB 1471 This bill relates to a property tax exemption for property of churches. (Passed House 76-18; Committee hearing held 3/23;
Do Pass Recommendation as amended 7-0; Passed Senate 46-1)
HB 1479 This bill relates to a legislative management study regarding simplification or elimination of income tax. (Passed House 94-
0; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Not Pass Recommendation 7-0; Failed Senate 4-43)
SB 2019 This bill including the appropriation for the department of career and technical education. (Passed Senate 47-0; Committee
hearing held 3/5, 3/11)
SB 2068 This bill as amended would require the state’s attorney for the county involved or in which the political subdivision is
located to appear and prosecute when the governor seeks to remove an officer pursuant to NDCC chapter 44-11. (Passed
Senate 46-0; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 11-0-3; Passed House 92-0)
SB 2165 This bill would eliminate the ending fund balance carryforward limitations, deductions from state aid formula and school
construction amounts. (Passed Senate 46-0-1, emergency clause carried; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass
Recommendation as amended 14-0; Passed House 85-8, emergency clause carried)
SB 2240 This bill relates to an exception to notice and bidding requirements in NDCC 15.1-09-34 relating to building materials
required for student home construction projects. (Passed Senate 46-0; Committee hearing held 3/16; Do Pass
Recommendation 13-0-1; Passed House 91-1; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
SB 2269 This bill relates to school district payments to postsecondary transitional programs for students on IEPs. (Senate 43-3;
Committee hearing held 3/17; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 12-1-1; Amendment adopted; Referred to
Appropriations; Committee hearing held 3/29)
SB 2278 This bill provides for immunity for schools, school officials, and employees for COVID-19 related liability. (Passed Senate 44-
3; Committee hearing held 3/23; Do Pass Recommendation 11-1-2; Passed House 75-15, emergency clause carries; Signed
by Governor)
HCR 3038 This resolution would prohibit the levying of property tax except for limited purposes, as well as the issuance April 12, 2021
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of property tax. (Committee hearing held on 3/8; No committee recommendation; Failed House 27-63)
HR Issues/Workforce/Licensing
HB 1040 This bill relates to changes in deadlines and requirements in an appeal of a workforce safety and insurance decision. (Passed
House 89-0; Committee hearing held 2/10; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 46-0; Signed by Governor; Filed
with Secretary of State)
HB 1131 This bill relates to the authority of the superintendent of public instruction to issue credentials for dyslexia specialists.
(Passed House 89-0-5; Committee hearing held 3/17; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 45-0; Sent to
Governor)
HB 1166 This bill relates to granting a teaching license to a foreign practitioner that is a resident of the state of North Dakota. (Passed
House 81-11; Committee hearing held 3/12; Do Not Pass Recommendation 7-0; Failed Senate 2-45)
HB 1174 This bill relates to eligibility for and payment of TFFR benefits. (Passed House 89-1; Committee hearing held 3/4; DO Pass
Recommendation 7-0; Passed Senate 47-0; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1188 This bill relates to creation of certificate of completion for special education technicians and would delineate allowable
duties of special education technicians. (Passed House 88-3; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0;
Passed Senate 44-2, emergency clause carried; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1210 This bill provides for a legislative management study of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by teachers in the state for
classroom school supplies and the feasibility and desirability of creating a teacher reimbursement program. (Passed House
63-26; Committee hearing held 2/17; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 41-6; Signed by Governor; Filed with
Secretary of State)
HB 1294 This bill relates to the unauthorized dissemination of criminal history record information and provides for a penalty. (Passed
House 81-12; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 7-0; Amendments failed; Passed Senate
44-3; Signed by Governor)
HB 1398 This bill would prohibit a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that requires an employer to provide
an employee paid family leave that exceeds the requirements of federal or state laws or rules. (Passed House 79-14;
Committee hearing held 3/3; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 39-7; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary
of State)
HB 1441 This bill relates to paid family medical leave program and an income tax credit for contributions paid into the paid family
medical leave fund on behalf of eligible employees; provides for an appropriation and a transfer. (Passed House 75-18;
Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Not Pass Recommendation 4-2; Failed Senate 22-25)
SB 2069 This bill amends section 44-04-18.27 relating to applications for public employment and requires a public entity that
receives applications for a vacant position from fewer than three applicants to keep the applications and records related to
the applications confidential if the entity decides not to consider the applications further. (Passed Senate 40-7; Committee
hearing held 3/12; Do Not Pass Recommendation 12-1-1; Failed House 1-92)
SB 2175 This bill relates to occupational licensure of members of the military and military spouses, including teaching licensure.
(Passed Senate 47-0; Committee hearing held 3/3; Do Pass Recommendation 12-0-2; Passed House 90-1; Signed by
SB 2215 This bill relates to deadlines for teacher negotiations between school districts and representative organizations. (Passed
Senate 37-10; Committee hearing held 3/17; Do Pass Recommendation 11-3)
SB 2332 This bill relates to the criteria for a teacher license and provides for a legislative management study. (Passed Senate 47-0;
Committee hearing held 3/16; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 12-2)
Elections/Elected Officials
HB 1189 This bill calls for the generation and delivery of a canvass report within ninety minutes of polls closing and relates to casting
of ballot after the canvass report. (Passed House 65-29; Committee hearing held 3/11; Do Not Pass Recommendation 4-3;
Failed Senate 14-32)
HB 1198 This bill would eliminate any authority of the governor to suspend or modify any requirements relating to polling places
during a declared state of emergency or disaster. (Passed House 77-17; Committee hearing held 3/5; Do Not Pass
Recommendation 5-2; Passed Senate 25-20; Reconsidered; Failed Senate 23-24)
HB 1253 This bill makes various changes relating to the administration of elections. (Passed House 93-1; Committee hearing held
4/2; Committee hearing scheduled for 4/8)
HB 1256 This bill prohibits the use of nonpublic funds by political subdivisions in support of elections and would prohibit the governor
from endorsing or contributing to candidacy of a member of the legislative assembly. (Passed House 78-13; Committee
hearing held 3/5; Do Pass Recommendation 5-2; Passed Senate 24-22)
HB 1373 This bill relates to early voting dates. (Passed House 78-13; Committee hearing held 3/4; Committee hearing held 3/19; Do
Not Pass Recommendation 5-2; Failed Senate 10-37)
SB 2142 This bill amends NDCC 16.1-07-12 regarding the processing of absentee ballots. (Passed Senate 47-0; Committee hearing
held 3/19; Do Pass Recommendation 9-4-1; Passed House 84-9)
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HB 1035 This bill includes amendments to section 15.1-09-33.4 to correct statutory cross-references in light of adoption and creation
of new chapter 27-20.2. (Passed House 90-4; Committee hearing held 3/23; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 5-1-1;
Amendments adopted; Rereferred to Appropriations; Committee hearing held 3/31)
HB 1036 This bill calls for a legislative management study regarding the juvenile justice process. (Passed House 92-0-2; Committee
hearing held 2/10; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 47-0; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1089 This bill relates to prohibitions against seclusion and restraint of individuals with developmental disabilities receiving
services from a public or private agency. (Passed House 92-0; Committee hearing held 2/16; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0;
Passed Senate 47-0; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1230 This bill relates to changes to definition of “service animal” under ND law. (Passed House 92-0; Committee hearing held 3/5;
Do Pass Recommendation 7-0; Passed Senate 47-0; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1298 This bill would prohibit transgender student participation in sports based on gender identity. Amended on floor to require a
legislative management study on student athletic events that are exclusively for males or exclusively for females and the
impact of a policy that prohibits participation in those events by individuals who are of the opposite sex. (Passed House 65-
26; Committee hearing held 3/16; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 6-1; Rereferred to Committee; Do Pass as
amended 6-1; Amendments adopted; Floor amendment adopted; Passed Senate 32-15)
HB 1427 This bill relates to the duties of the commission on juvenile justice and the children’s cabinet and to create a juvenile justice
planning committee, a planning committee for children in need of services, and a planning committee for alternatives to
juvenile detention. (Passed House 90-4; Committee hearing held 3/30)
SB 2083 This bill makes changes to the definition of “a person responsible for the child’s welfare” for purposes of child neglect and
child abuse in NDCC chapter 50-25.1. It also adds a definition for “institutional child abuse or neglect” that includes a public
or private school. (Passed Senate 46-0; Committee hearing held 3/15; Do Pass Recommendation 11-2-1; Passed House 88-
3; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
SB 2134 This bill relates to the duties of the protection and advocacy project. (Passed Senate 43-3; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do
Pass Recommendation 12-0-2; Passed House 86-5; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
SB 2275 This bill relates to a director for the task force on prevention of sexual abuse of children. (Passed 24-23 with President
casting deciding vote; Committee hearing held 3/16)
Miscellaneous
HB 1083 This bill relates to eligibility requirements for ND CTE scholarship. (Passed House 90-0-4; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do
Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 44-2, emergency clause carried; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of
State)
HB 1127 This bill relates to the confidentiality of records and information held by the state auditor when investigation pending.
(Passed House 62-31; Committee hearing held 3/15; Do Pass Recommendation 7-0; Passed Senate 45-1; Signed by
Governor)
HB 1135 This bill relates to the ND CTE scholarship eligibility requirements. (Passed House 85-4-5; Committee hearing held 2/15; Do
Pass Recommendation as amended 6-0; Passed Senate 47-0)
HB 1164 This bill would prohibit political subdivisions from implementing a presidential executive order that restrict a person’s rights
or that attorney general determines to be unconstitutional. (House 79-13; Committee hearing held 3/22; Do Pass
Recommendation as amended 5-2; Passed Senate 36-9; Returned to House; Refused to Concur; Conference Committee
appointed)
HB 1278 This bill relates to eligibility for unemployment benefits for military spouses. (Passed House 87-4; Committee hearing held
3/9; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 46-1; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1314 This bill relates to cybersecurity incident reporting requirements. (Passed House 93-0; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do
Pass Recommendation 6-0; Passed Senate 47-0; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
HB 1344 This bill relates to the reporting by any public officer, employee, or any other individual who has knowledge of an actual or
possible law violation. (Passed House 90-4; Committee hearing held 3/25; Do Pass Recommendation 7-0)
HB 1349 This bill would make changes to open records and open meetings requirements in NDCC chapter 44-04. (Passed House 90-4;
Committee hearing held 3/25; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 7-0; Passed Senate 47-0)
HB 1356 This bill relates to a youth patriotic society’s access to students during school hours. (Passed House 54-38; Committee
hearing held 3/24; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 4-2)
HB 1370 This bill relates to school board powers and the leasing of real property to telecommunications provider. (Passed House 94-
0; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 6-0; Passed Senate 47-0; Returned to House;
Concurred in Senate amendments; Passed House 93-0)
HB 1375 This bill relates to a tuition credit incentive program for students taking dual-credit course while in high school. (Passed
House 48-45; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 6-0; Amendments adopted; Rereferred
to Appropriations; Committee hearing scheduled for 4/6)
HB 1416 This bill relates to the four-year-old program approval and the North Dakota early childhood council. (Passed House 69-25;
Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation 5-1; Rereferred to Appropriations; Committee hearing held 3/29;
Do Pass Recommendation 13-0-1; Passed Senate 34-13)
HB 1430 April 12,
This bill relates to resident student eligibility to receive both the North Dakota academic and career and technical 2021
education
scholarships. (Passed House 45-38; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Not Pass Recommendation 6-0; Failed Senate Page 18 of0-45)
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HB 1466 This bill would establish four-year-old program grants. (Passed House 59-35; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass
Recommendation 5-1; Rereferred to Appropriations; Committee hearing held 3/29; Do Pass Recommendation 11-2-1)
SB 2028 This bill seeks to repeal obsolete provisions in chapters 15.1-02, 15.1-03, 15.1-06, and 15.1-21 of the Education Title of the
NDCC. (Passed Senate 47-0; Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation 11-0-2; Passed House 92-0; Sent to
SB 2047 This bill relates to conduct prohibited by the Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act, including conduct regarding student
athletes. (Passed Senate 45-0; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Pass Recommendation 14-0; Passed House 90-1; Signed by
SB 2060 This bill as proposed would permit doctors of chiropractic services to perform school sports physicals; however, this portion
of the bill was removed in the Senate. (Passed Senate 43-3; Committee hearing held 3/8; Do Pass Recommendation as
amended 14-0; Passed House 89-3)
SB 2067 This bill requires compliance with Rules of Civil Procedure in actions against state and its political subdivisions or its
employees. (Passed Senate 44-1; Committee hearing held 3/22; Do Pass Recommendation 12-1-1; Passed House 63-30;
Signed by Governor).
SB 2136 This bill relates to the ND CTE scholarship eligibility requirements; seeks to repeal section 15.1-21-02.7 relating to
scholarship opportunities for 2009-2010 high school graduates as obsolete. (Passed Senate 47-0, emergency clause carried;
Committee hearing held 3/10; Do Pass Recommendation 12-0-1; Passed House 87-5, emergency clause carried; Signed by
SB 2141 This bill seeks to permit a student’s score on the ACT or other equivalent standardized test for consideration of the scholars
program by the state board of higher education. (Passed Senate 47-0; Committee hearing held 3/9; Do Pass
Recommendation 13-1; Passed House 88-3; Signed by Governor; Filed with Secretary of State)
SB 2156 This bill relates to raising the legal age for purchase, use, and possession of tobacco products from 18 to 21. (Passed Senate
40-7, emergency clause carried; Committee hearing held 3/18; Do Pass Recommendation 10-4; Passed House 64-30,
emergency clause carried; Signed by Governor)
SB 2201 This bill would require the state to observe daylight saving time year-round and would repeal section 40-01-20 relating to
daylight saving time. (Passed Senate 36-11; Committee hearing held 3/5; Do Not Pass Recommendation 9-2-2; Failed
House 25-67)
SB 2272 This bill relates to the skilled workforce student loan program. (Passed Senate 46-0; Committee hearing held 3/17; Do Pass
Recommendation as amended 14-0; Amendments adopted; Rereferred to Appropriations)
SB 2289 This bill relates to the creation of a North Dakota scholarship and makes changes to the provisions relating to the ND CTE
scholarship. (Passed Senate 43-3; Committee hearing held 3/16; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 13-1;
Amendments adopted; Rereferred to Appropriations)
SB 2308 This bill relates to school board authority regarding posting of the ten commandments and the recitation of pledge of
allegiance. (Passed Senate 34-13; Committee hearing held 3/24; Do Pass Recommendation as amended 11-3;
Amendments adopted; Passed House 76-16)
HCR 3009 This house resolution relates to compulsory school attendance, including a comparison of compulsory school attendance
laws in other states. (Adopted by House; Committee hearing held 2/16; Do Pass Recommendation 6-0; Adopted by Senate;
Filed with Secretary of State)
Hearing Schedule (Apr. 5-Apr. 9):

(Note: committee hearings will be available by livestream and can be accessed at https://video.legis.nd.gov/ by clicking the day the hearing
is scheduled for, and then the corresponding committee)
Date Time Bill Committee Room Summary
4/5 9:30 a.m. HB 1463 Senate Judiciary Peace relating to application and renewal fees for armed first
Garden responder course instructor certification
4/5 10:30 a.m. HB 1297 Senate Judiciary Peace possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public
Garden gathering
4/5 3 p.m. HB 1293 Senate Judiciary Peace relating to handguns and carrying firearms or dangerous
Garden weapons concealed.
4/6 8:30 a.m. HB 1375 Senate Approps Roughrider scholarship program for students taking dual credit
courses in high school
4/8 9 a.m. HB 1253 Senate GVA 216 election administration and the removal of obsolete
language
How to Contact Your Legislators

During a legislative session, a legislator can be reached through the Contact My Legislator platform found here. Legislators can also be
reached by mail or email, and address rosters are posted here.
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Date Topic
April 2 Good Friday (no floor session scheduled)
April 30 Session is limited to 80 legislative days
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Pre-Referendum Planning Update
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Under the guidance of SitelogIQ and in partnership with Tracy Jentz, Coordinator of Communications and
Community Engagement, pre-referendum work has been fast and furious.
1. The K-8 Predesign Committee has been seated (see attached committee roster) and met for the first
of 4 times on Wednesday, April 7. The group will meet again on April 13. Sara Guyette is
facilitating this process.
2. The Bond Program Planning group that includes Business Manager Scott Berge, Buildings and
Grounds Director Chris Arnold, School Board member Doug Carpenter held its first meeting on
April 6. The group will meet again on April 13. Sara Guyette is facilitating this process.
3. I presented to Chamber and Economic Development Council members on Tuesday, April 6 at 4:00
pm. That presentation has been archived on the District’s YouTube site and can be found using this
link: Informational Meeting-GFPS Referendum April 6, 2021 - YouTube
4. The District’s website “Referendum” link has been updated with the following links:
. Link to Chamber/EDC presentation
a) Board Resolutions
b) Community Engagement
c) Current Long-Term Indebtedness
d) Facility Planning Process
e) Frequently Asked Questions
f) Proposed Projects
g) Rumor Has It
h) School Finance 101
i) Tax Information
5. A “Quick Facts” 4.5” x 6” card has been created for distribution
At tonight’s meeting, Ms. Jentz will walk you through the attached Gantt Chart and respond to any overall
communications questions you may have. Board members Carpenter and Douthit may report on their
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4.1.2021
K-8 Campus Predesign Committee
Name Representing Email Address
Allison Parkinson Principal, Discovery Elementary School aparkinson300@mygfschools.org
Amy Bartsch Chief Academic Officer abartsch210@mygfschools.org
Cassaundra Riewer Teacher, Wilder Elementary School criewer110@mygfschools.org
Catherine Gillach Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education cgillach210@mygfschools.org
Chris Arnold Director, Buildings & Grounds carnold070@mygfschools.org
Chris Douthit School Board Member cdouthit919@mygfschools.org
Diane Krueger Teacher, Valley Middle School dkrueger120@mygfschools.org
Emily Karel Director, Child Nutrition Program ekarel310@mygfschools.org
Jodi Dodson Associate Principal, Valley Middle School jdodson170@mygfschools.org

(will participate in Todd Selk's absence)
Jodi Sherman Parent, Winship Elementary School jodisherman8711@gmail.com
Jody Thomposon Associate Superintendent, Elementary Education jthompson270@mygfschools.org
John Stempinski Teacher, Valley Middle School jstempinski200@mygfschools.org
Josh Anderson Parent, Discovery Elementary School joshdananderson@gmail.com

Facilities Taskforce Member
Kara Buchhop Teacher, Discovery Elementary School kbuchhop100@mygfschools.org
Kara Hendrickson Parent, West Elementary School khendrickson3@outlook.com
Martie Wesley Teacher, Winship Elementary School mwesley010@mygfschools.org
Maureen Riley Parent, Valley Middle School MAUREEN RILEY <mriley@altru.org
Scott Berge Business Manager scott.j.berge161@mygfschools.org
Shari Bilden Principal, Twining Elementary & Middle School sbilden150@mygfschools.org
Sonja Brandt Parent, Wilder Elementary School sonja.brandt@und.edu

Facilities Taskforce Member
Terry Brenner Superintendent of Schools tbrenner270@mygfschools.org
Todd Selk Principal, Valley Middle School tselk140@mygfschools.org

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DRAFT Communications Schedule - Referendum

MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
TACTICS 22nd 29th 5th 12th 19th 26th 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st 7th 14th 21st LEAD(S)
Accessible Facilities/Referendum webpage on GFPS/school websites Tracy Jentz
Advertisements SitelogIQ
Amber Flynn/Dr. Eric Lunn
Dr. Terry Brenner
Scott J. Berge
Chris Arnold
Bi-weekly radio interviews TBD
Tracy Jentz
Campaign theme (logo/identity) Comms Group
Detail debt schedule on current bonds Scott J. Berge
Tracy Jentz
Do's and Don'ts Document for GFPS employees on election SitelogIQ
Tracy Jentz
Fact sheets (Fast Facts) SitelogIQ
FAQs (ex: on website) Tracy Jentz
Scott J. Berge
Glossary of school finance terms SitelogIQ
Tracy Jentz
Graphics for social media, newsletters, etc. SitelogIQ
Tracy Jentz
Information card with basic referendum information SitelogIQ
Information in Chamber Member 2 Member e-promotion Tracy Jentz
Information in school newsletters and Kids Connection Tracy Jentz
Information in weekly Superintendent video message Dr. Terry Brenner
Information presentations (ex: staff meetings, parents/guardians, retired Dr. Terry Brenner
teacher association groups, substitute teachers, Board of the Grand Forks Scott J. Berge
Foundation for Education, union groups, local business groups) Chris Arnold
Dr. Terry Brenner
Information presentations for Valley Middle School and West, Wilder, and Scott J. Berge
Winship elementary school parents/guardians Chris Arnold
Informational mailer for boxholders in district boundaries SitelogIQ
Interviews with news media (as needed) Tracy Jentz
Key messages Tracy Jentz
Chris Arnold
List/Map of maintenance needs that will be addressed at each school SitelogIQ
Master slide deck Tracy Jentz
Amber Flynn/Dr. Eric Lunn
Dr. Terry Brenner
Scott J. Berge
Chris Arnold
Meet with Grand Forks Herald editorial board TBD
News releases (as needed) Tracy Jentz
Online form for community members to submit questions Tracy Jentz
Online form for sharing a rumor Tracy Jentz
OpEd pieces TBD
Record information presentation and post online for voters to watch on Dr. Terry Brenner
demand Scott J. Berge
Administrative Cabinet
Referendum orientation for administrators SitelogIQ
Share resources with parents/guardians Tracy Jentz
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MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
TACTICS 22nd 29th 5th 12th 19th 26th 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st 7th 14th 21st LEAD(S)
Share voting information Tracy Jentz
Social media posts (to include photos, video, etc.) Tracy Jentz
Tax impact calculator to Facilities/Referendum webpage Scott J. Berge
Videos SitelogIQ
Voting
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: NSBA Conference Attendee Report
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Board President Amber Flynn attended the National School Boards Association Annual Conference that was
held virtually April 8-10, 2021.
At the April 12 school board meeting, Ms. Flynn will debrief and share lessons learned from the event. This
discussion is intended to be conversation and comments in general. Should board members have specific
questions concerning a topic of interest that came out of the NSBA events, they may ask for the topic to be
brought forward as an agenda item at a future meeting.
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2400 47th Avenue South (58201-3405) Department Phone: 701.787.4880
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
______________________________________________________________________________________
Many items of a routine nature can be handled as one item rather than spending additional time on each
individual item. Therefore, the Consent Agenda has been developed for the school board’s use in order to
speed up the process of conducting its meetings. Items that may be listed on the Consent Agenda include:
Appointments (excludes administrative appointments)

Leave Requests (excludes requests for extension)
Open Enrollment Applications
Resignations
Student Placements
Student Travel Requests
There should be no discussion concerning an individual item on the Consent Agenda. However, during the
approval of the school board meeting agenda, any board member may request an item be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion. Once the school board meeting agenda has been approved, all items
listed on the Consent Agenda are handled as one item.
Items appearing on the Consent Agenda at the time of the publishing of this agenda packet with their
requested considerations are:
Resignations
Administrative recommendation is for approval.
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Mark Sanford Education Center Linsey Rood

PO Box 6000 (58206-6000) Human Resources Director
Grand Forks, ND Direct Phone: 701.746.2205, Ext. 7112
www.gfschools.org Fax: 701.787.4350
lrood060@mygfschools.org
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Terry Brenner, Superintendent
FROM: Linsey Rood, Human Resources Director
RE: Resignations
North Dakota Century Code 15.1-09-33 provides authority for the School Board to act on
employment contracts for school district personnel.
Please find attached letter of resignation from the following:
Leonard Kjelland Business Education Teacher Central High School

Administrative recommendation is to approve the resignations effective April 1, 2021.
Attachments
mjs
Providing Equal Opportunities in Education and Employment

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MEMORANDUM
RE: Resignations
Alta Brown Kindergarten Teacher Wilder Elementary

Sara Burke-Engen Special Education Teacher Valley Middle School
Liesel Hauge English Teacher Central High School /
Red River High School
Roseanne Jensen Special Education Teacher Kelly Elementary
Nichole Michaud Special Education Teacher Kelly Elementary
Kara Millner English Teacher Twining School
Macy Quinton Kindergarten Teacher Viking Elementary
Kathryn Reed Spanish Teacher Ben Franklin Elementary /
Lake Agassiz Elementary
Christine Wysuph School Counselor Twining School
Administrative recommendation is to approve the resignations effective May 28, 2021.
Attachments
mjs

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MEMORANDUM
RE: Executive Director of Special Education Resignation
Tricia Lee Executive Director of Special Education

Special Education
Administrative recommendation is to approve the resignations effective June 30, 2021.
Attachments
mjs

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Mark Sanford Education Center Jody Thompson

PO Box 6000 (58206-6000) Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education
www.gfschools.org jthompson270@mygfschools.org
MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Terry Brenner
FROM: Jody Thompson, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education
RE: Head Start COLA Grant
The Grand Forks Head Start Program received funding guidance from the Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the rate of 1.22%.
This will supplement their salary and fringe benefits package in the amount of $33,454.
The Head Start Policy Council will review this grant application for approval on Tuesday, April
20, 2021.
The administrative recommendation is to approve the 2021-2022 COLA grant narrative and
budget justification with the supporting documents at the rate of 1.22%, in the amount of
$33,454.
JT/ls
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Grand Forks Head Start Program

Mission Statement
To prepare children and empower families to become active participants, leaders, and
advocates throughout life’s educational journey.
3600 6th Avenue North Tracey Johnson

Grand Forks, ND 58203 Director
Phone: 701-746-2433 tjohnson080@mygfschools.org
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 26, 2021

TO: Mr. Jody Thompson, Assistant Superintendent
FROM: Tracey Johnson, Head Start Director
RE: Head Start, COLA grant, 2021-2022
The Grand Forks Head Start Program received funding guidance from the Administration for
Children and Families (ACF) for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the rate of 1.22%. This
will supplement our salary and fringe benefits package in the amount of $33,454.
The Head Start Policy Council will review this grant application for approval on Tuesday, April
20, 2021.
The administrative recommendation is to approve the 2021-2022 COLA grant narrative and
budget justification with the supporting documents at the rate of 1.22%, in the amount of
$33,454.
Mission Statement:
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Finance Committee Report: Budget Reduction Recommencations
_______________________________________________________________________
Attached you will find all of the information the Finance Committee reviewed that included a cover memo,
financial information, and the budget reductions in specific content or program areas. Important to note is
that between early retirements and resignations, 37 certified staff will be leaving the district. To date, we
have posted 7 positions so you can see that we have attempted to capture as many reductions through
attrition as possible.
Additionally, we fully understand that reductions come at a cost to people’s livelihoods and professions
and, to some degree, the student experience. So to that end, we have labored over this process for the last
few months. It is also important to note that reductions do not necessarily equate to program elimination
but, rather, program refinement. While not all in the public will agree with decisions, we know we cannot
maintain nor accrue a workable fund balance if expenditures and revenues remain in the same pattern. Our
recent financial audit suggested as much. Business Manager Scott Berge has reported on several occasions
that our ending fund balance on June 30, 2021, will be two weeks-worth of operating expenses. As a
reminder, part of our Strategic Plan addresses the following:
Long-Term Financial Planning

Grand Forks Public Schools will develop a sustainable, long-term financial plan. This effort is
dependent upon federal, state, and local funding sources aligned with federal and state education
mandates.
Goal 1 - Grand Forks Public Schools will develop a sustainable, long-term financial plan.
Strategies
1. Prepare, on an annual basis, a five-year long-range financial plan. These plans will be data-driven
with historical, current, and future data projections.
2. Prepare a budget aligned with accreditation requirements and strategic initiatives with a shared
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3. Prepare an annual budget that addresses operational facility, professional development, and
technology needs to support effective instruction.
4. Prepare a budget for facilities deferred maintenance.
Progress Monitoring
1. Grand Forks Public Schools will prepare a Long-Term Financial Plan on an annual basis.
2. Grand Forks Public Schools will develop an annual budget with final approval by the school board.
The budget will be prepared using data metrics provided by the long-range financial plan, which
includes historical, current, and future forecasted parameters.
And while many have championed their position or program, very few have offered alternatives to
financially support, and sustain, a position or program without encroaching on our current budget deficit.
There have been suggestions to use ESSER funds for the short term, however we have yet to receive a
response with confidence from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on whether or not a specific
program, such as Artist in the Classroom, may be supplanted with ESSER dollars as it does not directly fit
the “learning loss” criteria. To that end, ESSER funds must be spent prior to reimbursement submittal and
we would be left with a district expenditure if our application for reimbursement would be denied. Below
you will find ESSER funding criteria we have been able to glean from the DPI and through the North
Dakota Council of Educational Leaders interaction with legislators:
• This is one-time funding that has an end date.

• Learning loss is 20% of ESSER expenditures.
• ND legislators are very concerned about what school districts are going to spend ESSER dollars on.
Conversations we have heard have been focused around responsible spending of ESSER dollars that
does not establish on-going costs for the state when ESSER funds expire.
Therefore, to use Artist In Classroom as an example, using ESSER funds for the next 3 years commits
funds totaling ($180,000 net cost per year X 3 years) $540,000. The opportunity cost is that we would have
$540,000 less to use for other needs, and our needs exceed the amount of ESSER Funds.
Administrative recommendation is for the full school board to approve the Finance Committee’s
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
GRAND FORKS SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
March 29, 2021
The Grand Forks School Board Finance Committee met on Monday, March 29, 2021, with Doug Carpenter
presiding.
Committee Members Present: Doug Carpenter, Amber Flynn, Bill Palmiscno, Shannon Mikula, Dr. Terry
Brenner, Jody Thompson, Catherine Gillach, and Scott J. Berge.
Committee Members Absent: Ann O’Rourke.
Others Present: Cindy Johnson, Executive Secretary.

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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at • The current year is the first year the State paid
5:00 p.m. 50% for on-time funding.
• $3 million was budgeted from the general
Approval of Minutes. It was moved by fund for construction expenditures. He
Palmiscno and seconded by Mikula to approve anticipates those expenditures to be less than
the minutes of the March 10, 2021, meeting as $3 million due to CARES funding and
written. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: resiliency grants.
Flynn. • If the current year stays on budget, the
general fund balance is anticipated to be $5
Flynn joined the meeting at 5:01 p.m. million. If reimbursements are realized, it
could be $6 million. Monthly expenses can hit
Opening remarks were made by Brenner. $9 million. With a $5-6 million general fund
Highlights include: balance, the district would have only a couple
• The District administration was charged with of weeks' expenses in the checking account.
finding $3.2 million in general fund budget • A minimum healthy general fund balance is
reductions. The administration has identified 15% of expenditures or approximately $17.25
$4.4 million in reductions. million.
• The District must balance its budget and
reductions must be realized to not operate in A discussion continued around various topics
a deficit mode and to move forward in a such as the mill levy as compared to Fargo and
manner that is consistent with the strategic Minot, class size, and special education costs.
plan.
Berge said the current principle and interest
Long-Range Financial Plan Update. Berge gave payments exceed the mill levy revenue which is
an update on the district’s financial state. why construction costs come out of the general
Highlights include: fund and the reason for the referendum. Energy
• News coming out the Legislature today savings will fund the cost of materials and labor
indicates there is potential for a 1% increase on energy projects. The district needs to proceed
in the next two year’s per-pupil payment. with a vote to increase the building fund from 10
• A variety of deductions and add-ons affect mills to 20 mills and the referendum for up to $86
the per-pupil payment so while the current million.
year payment is $10,036, the district receives
a net payment of $8,851. ESSER Funding Update. Berge reported the
ESSER III allocations were received. Grand Forks
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Public Schools will receive $18,495,697. The support the program. Following discussion, the
Legislature is still working through how the motion and second were withdrawn.
dollars must be used. It is known that 20% of the
ESSER III dollars must be spent on items that It was moved by Flynn and seconded by
address learning loss and mental health. From the Palmiscno to recommend the full level of budget
perspective of the referendum vote, this does not reductions as recommended by the district
solve the district’s financial difficulties or facility administration to the school board at its April 12
needs. meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Budget Reduction Recommendations. Brenner Adjournment. There being no further business,

explained the budget reduction exercise was a the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
collaborative effort that included the executive
cabinet, building administrators, and district Approved _________________________________________
directors with input provided from their (Date)
department and building colleagues and teacher
leaders as appropriate. The recommendations ____________________________________________________
brought forth to this meeting ($4.4 million) meet Doug Carpenter, Committee Chair
and exceed year one of the administration’s
budgetary goal of an overall 10% budget ____________________________________________________
reduction to be realized over the next two Scott J. Berge, Business Manager
academic years, safeguard strategic initiatives,
and preserve the student experience.
Recommendations span across grade levels,
departments, and programs. Considerations
included the requirements of the North Dakota
Century Code, special education and Title funding
guidelines, District policy, and the Department of
Public Instruction.
Gillach reviewed the budget reduction

recommendations for the secondary schools.
Thompson reviewed the budget reduction

recommendations for the elementary schools.
Brenner reviewed the budget reduction

recommendations for the Mark Sanford
Education Center and other program areas.
Gillach left the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
A discussion continued about increasing

participation fees and reductions recommended
in arts programming, specifically the Artist in the
Classroom program.
It was moved by Flynn and seconded by Mikula

to reduce the Artist in the Classroom reduction
from $185,000 to $100,000. The purpose of this
motion is to give the administration flexibility to
work with ArtWise and Artist in the Classroom to
see what they could come up with to financially
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Dr. Terry Brenner, Superintendent of Schools, & Executive Cabinet Members Jody
Thompson, Catherine Gillach, Scott Berge, and Linsey Rood
SUBJECT: Budget Reduction Recommendations
DATE: March 29, 2021
_______________________________________________________________________
Grand Forks Public Schools District Administration was tasked by the school board’s Finance Committee with
identifying up to $3.2 million in budget reductions for the 2021-2022 school year considering the district’s rapidly
declining fund balance, primarily caused by ongoing substantial investments in facilities maintenance and emergency
repairs. To meet that goal in a manner that produced the least amount of impact to student learning and programming,
and to ensure final decisions did not contradict key initiatives outlined by the strategic plan (cited below for your
reference), the executive cabinet hosted a series of meetings and scrutinous exercises with building administrators
and district directors. Both entities also solicited input from their department and building colleagues as appropriate,
teacher leaders included. Every position, expenditure, and alternative funding source was considered for reduction,
restructure, or elimination. Additionally, given the five year budget forecast based on many variables and
assumptions, we set a goal of a 10% overall budget reduction to be realized over the next two academic years. Thus,
what we are bringing to you this evening is an approximate $4.4 million reduction with the understanding that more
work will need to be done next year.
Administrators participated in numerous brainstorming sessions where potential savings were identified. Century
Code, Special Education and Title Funding guidelines, district policy, and Department of Public Instruction
requirements were levied. Each consideration was then scrutinized through the following filters:
• How are students affected by this reduction?

• What other groups are affected and how so?
• What are the short term effects of eliminating this position / budgetary item?
• What are the long term effects of eliminating this position / budgetary item?
• Are there any “ripple effects” created by this reduction on other departments, grade levels, or programs?
• What components of this position’s workload will be transferred elsewhere? To whom?
• Does the recommendation contradict goals identified within the strategic plan?
• Are there any opportunities created by this reduction?
• What stakeholders may voice concern / is there any possible community or political fallout to be considered?
The recommendations brought forth today meet, and exceed, our budgetary goal, safeguard strategic initiatives, and
preserve the student experience. Recommendations span across grade levels, departments, and programs.

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Budget Reduction Recommendations

March 29, 2021
Page Two
The vast majority of these reductions can be accommodated by a shift in responsibility or delivery, and will not
eliminate critical facets of our programming or operations.
Staff reductions were a necessary component of this exercise, as staffing comprises nearly 85% of our overall general
fund budget.
Certified staff reduction decisions will be made according to the district’s Reduction In Force policy. All teachers
within a department will be screened through a rubric with considerations of adaptability; evaluation, performance,
and professional contributions; academic and professional preparation; and lastly seniority. Qualitative assessment
will also be taken into account before final staffing decisions are made.
GFPS Strategic Plan Priority Areas and Goals
I. Academics –High-Reliability Schools Framework

1. Academic Engagement and Strategies for Student Success
Goal 1 - Effective Teaching in Every Classroom
Effective teaching in every classroom will be defined by a common language for instructional
practices and strategies. Effective teaching in every school is defined by the myriad conditions a
teacher creates for learning.
2. Professional Learning & Technology

Goal 1 - Effective Teaching in Every Classroom
Effective teaching in every classroom will be defined by a common language for instructional
practices and strategies. Effective teaching in every classroom is defined by the myriad
conditions a teacher creates for learning.
3. Innovation and Creativity

Goal 1 - Empower persons at all levels of Grand Forks Public Schools (students, support staff,
teachers, administration) to explore and develop ideas, passions, and leadership skills as they
align with the District's mission, vision, and goals.
Goal 2 - Invest in building teacher capacity around innovative practices in a student-centered
classroom, acknowledging that an effective teacher is the most important factor affecting student
achievement and personal development.
Goal 3 - Ensure equitable access to rigorous, meaningful learning experiences for all students,
regardless of the schools they attend, their triumphs or challenges, or perceived abilities.
Goal 4 - Challenge the conventional constructs of age, time, schedules, and other facets of the
traditional school day to ensure purposeful learning.
II. Comprehensive School District Mental Health System

1. Mental Health
Goal 1 - Increase mental health literacy for all students, families, and staff. Mental health literacy is
defined as understanding how to foster and maintain good mental health, understanding mental
disorders, and their treatments, decreasing stigma, and understanding how to seek help
effectively.
Goal 2 - Implement best practices for mental health screening to determine whether students may be
at risk for a mental health concern.
Goal 3 - Provide mental health promotion services and supports for all students.
Goal 4 - Provide early intervention services and supports to address the mental health concerns of
students who are experiencing mild distress, functional impairment, or are at risk for a given
problem or concern.

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Budget Reduction Recommendations

March 29, 2021
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Goal 5 - Provide treatment services and supports to address mental health concerns for students
experiencing significant distress and functional impairment.
2. Positive School Climate & Culture

Goal 1 - Assess and improve school climate.
Goal 2 - Assess and improve trauma-informed practices.
3. Social-Emotional Learning
Goal 1 - Increase social and emotional learning skills for all students and staff.
Goal 2 - Identify student strengths and developmental assets (e.g., school connectedness, social
skills, self-determination, decision-making, etc.) and commit to improving SEL-related systems
and practices continuously.
4. Community Engagement
Goal 1 - Support a full continuum of care within a multi-tiered system of support by school and
community partners working together and maximizing their knowledge and resources.
Goal 2 - Involve students and families in all aspects of prevention, intervention, and health
promotion design, implementation, and evaluation.
Goal 3 - Use multiple and diverse funding sources (District, local, state, and federal) and types of
funding (grants, private foundation funding, etc.) to support a sustainable, comprehensive school
district mental health system.
III. Resource Management and Long-Term Planning
1. Master Facilities Planning

Goal 1 - Grand Forks Public Schools will engage in a process to ensure long-term planning for
school district facilities and associated operational and maintenance costs.
2. Long-Term Technology Planning

Goal 1 - Grand Forks Public Schools will create a long-term plan for technology to maximize digital
learning opportunities.
3. Long-Term Financial Planning

Goal 1 - Grand Forks Public Schools will develop a sustainable, long-term financial plan.
4. Human Resources
Goal 1 - Workplace Culture – Grand Forks Public Schools will create a culture and work environment
that makes the District an employer of choice. Several motivating factors attract applicants and
retain employees. It is vital to create a culture that recognizes human motivators and allows for
flexibility in meeting a wide range of needs facing our existing or potential workforce.
Goal 2 – Recruitment, Outreach, and Promotions – Grand Forks Public Schools will promote the
District as a major employer in the state and region and will continually review recruitment efforts
and expand efforts when necessary to attract the best candidates at all levels. Also, the District
will seek to recruit a diverse applicant pool for all openings.

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Finance Committee
Financial Status Update
March 29, 2021
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Finance Committee Update
ND School Financing & District Financial Position

► Grand Forks has higher operating expenses than other
districts
► Grand Forks receives less funding for capital projects than
other districts
Capital Projects and Funding Mechanisms

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Graph is from Governor’s
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Executive Budget
Presentation
A total 4% (Not Annual)

increase from 2017
through 2021; Legislature
is considering a 1%
increase for 2022 & 2023
State revenue is
approximately ⅔ of our
total revenue
With deductions for local property taxes, open enrollment
tuition deductions, Federal Impact Aid deductions, etc., we
received $8,851 per student from ND last year. ND does not pay
$10,036 per student.
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Actual might be closer to 1.9%

for 20-21 with enrollment
Revenue and expense declines
growth and lower summer
for ‘20-’21 is inflated for enrollment in 2020
school
COVID-related funding and
expenditures
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‘20-’21 salary growth is impacted COVID related

operational changes:
13 additional teachers required for online
learning and staffing for 18 isolation rooms
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Monthly expenses Page 65 of 92
during school year can

exceed $9 million.
A healthy fund balance
is a minimum of 15% of
annual expenses, or
approximately $17.25
million.
General fund balance at 6/30/2021

would be $11.85 million higher (or
approximately $16.8 million in total)
had we not needed to pay
construction expenditures from the
general fund the last 7 years.
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2018-2019 ND Department of Public Instruction Data
Smaller classes, smaller buildings, and the

condition of buildings have a direct impact on
overall costs and costs per pupil
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Calculation:
Total costs / Average Daily Membership = Per Pupil Cost
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Annual principal and

interest payments on
existing debt exceed the
revenue generated by the
building fund mill levy for
Grand Forks Public Schools
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Capital Project Funding Options

(District is pursuing all options)
Referendum Vote on June 22, 2021
Grants
Building Fund Increase
Self Funding Projects (Energy)
General Obligation Bonding
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Questions
Comments
Feedback
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2021 ESSER III ALLOCATIONS
County
District ESSER III
Number District Name Allocations
27002 Alexander 2 $ 333,180.00
25014 Anamoose 14 849,122.00
08039 Apple Creek 39 45,000.00
26009 Ashley 9 319,687.00
15010 Bakker 10 45,000.00
02007 Barnes County North 7 583,303.00
17003 Beach 3 657,704.00
40007 Belcourt 7 21,434,495.00
45013 Belfield 13 360,874.00
29027 Beulah 27 856,576.00
04001 Billings Co 1 45,000.00
08001 Bismarck 1 21,362,337.00
05001 Bottineau 1 1,560,385.00
07014 Bowbells 14 163,612.00
06001 Bowman Co 1 477,350.00
07036 Burke Central 36 223,113.00
16049 Carrington 49 638,036.00
34006 Cavalier 6 794,194.00
33001 Center-Stanton 1 485,337.00
09017 Central Cass 17 1,008,311.00
49003 Central Valley 3 270,031.00
32001 Dakota Prairie 1 651,920.00
36001 Devils Lake 1 5,483,450.00
45001 Dickinson 1 6,999,324.00
12001 Divide County 1 806,732.00
*Included in
25057 Drake 57 Anamoose
34019 Drayton 19 691,949.00
40001 Dunseith 1 7,681,495.00
23003 Edgeley 3 530,856.00
36002 Edmore 2 278,906.00
53006 Eight Mile 6 1,048,490.00
19049 Elgin-New Leipzig 49 515,242.00
11040 Ellendale 40 640,976.00
18127 Emerado 127 1,109,624.00
37024 Enderlin Area 24 751,668.00
39018 Fairmount 18 509,992.00
09001 Fargo 1 29,966,174.00
52025 Fessenden-Bowdon 25 230,935.00
46019 Finley-Sharon 19 216,758.00
30039 Flasher 39 447,550.00
50005 Fordville-Lankin 5 45,000.00
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County
District ESSER III
37006 Ft Ransom 6 45,000.00
03030 Ft Totten 30 3,568,539.00
43004 Ft Yates 4 3,313,844.00
24056 Gackle-Streeter 56 358,016.00
28051 Garrison 51 771,284.00
30048 Glen Ullin 48 366,801.00
38026 Glenburn 26 825,437.00
42016 Goodrich 16 45,000.00
50003 Grafton 3 3,055,516.00
18001 Grand Forks 1 18,495,697.00
53099 Grenora 99 614,900.00
20018 Griggs County Central 18 675,650.00
13019 Halliday 19 45,000.00
39008 Hankinson 8 577,714.00
52038 Harvey 38 842,684.00
49007 Hatton Eielson 7 291,633.00
15006 Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock 6 307,834.00
29003 Hazen 3 537,107.00
30013 Hebron 13 358,505.00
01013 Hettinger 13 343,244.00
49009 Hillsboro 9 801,655.00
46010 Hope Page 218,435.00
27032 Horse Creek 32 45,000.00
47001 Jamestown 1 5,045,091.00
51028 Kenmare 28 531,586.00
47019 Kensal 19 45,000.00
22001 Kidder County 1 922,222.00
13016 Killdeer 16 894,077.00
09002 Kindred 2 247,873.00
23007 Kulm 7 379,610.00
32066 Lakota 66 315,881.00
23008 LaMoure 8 598,488.00
10023 Langdon Area 23 904,810.00
18044 Larimore 44 677,492.00
03006 Leeds 6 382,054.00
51161 Lewis and Clark 161 418,525.00
39028 Lidgerwood 28 383,995.00
15036 Linton 36 603,287.00
37019 Lisbon 19 706,171.00
02046 Litchville-Marion 46 497,311.00
30004 Little Heart 4 45,000.00
17006 Lone Tree 6 190,147.00
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County
District ESSER III
03009 Maddock 9 444,414.00
30001 Mandan 1 7,893,492.00
27036 Mandaree 36 1,817,578.00
08045 Manning 45 45,000.00
18125 Manvel 125 294,731.00
09004 Maple Valley 4 416,404.00
*Included in
09007 Mapleton 7 Central Cass
44012 Marmarth 12 45,000.00
28050 Max 50 458,366.00
49014 May-Port CG 14 780,309.00
42019 McClusky 19 392,253.00
27001 McKenzie Co 1 3,792,652.00
47003 Medina 3 463,533.00
08033 Menoken 33 45,000.00
20007 Midkota 7 493,897.00
18128 Midway 128 595,232.00
41002 Milnor 2 630,762.00
03005 Minnewaukan 5 3,204,874.00
51001 Minot 1 14,301,789.00
50020 Minto 20 1,216,825.00
38001 Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 1 456,726.00
47014 Montpelier 14 400,376.00
21001 Mott-Regent 1 510,549.00
40004 Mt Pleasant 4 941,604.00
10019 Munich 19 45,000.00
24002 Napoleon 2 393,411.00
08025 Naughton 25 45,000.00
51004 Nedrose 4 1,573,157.00
53002 Nesson 2 362,077.00
21009 New England 9 824,219.00
14002 New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 565,778.00
30049 New Salem-Almont 49 425,166.00
31001 New Town 1 4,636,630.00
05054 Newburg-United 54 188,199.00
34100 North Border 100 661,134.00
41003 North Sargent 3 546,877.00
48010 North Star 10 553,879.00
09097 Northern Cass 97 475,770.00
18129 Northwood 129 547,283.00
11041 Oakes 41 700,154.00
03016 Oberon 16 843,180.00
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County
District ESSER III
50008 Park River Area 8 841,375.00
31003 Parshall 3 1,368,268.00
47010 Pingree-Buchanan 10 378,271.00
07027 Powers Lake 27 188,237.00
45034 Richardton-Taylor 34 624,414.00
39044 Richland 44 301,012.00
40029 Rolette 29 892,061.00
19018 Roosevelt 18 334,271.00
35005 Rugby 5 1,151,661.00
41006 Sargent Central 6 300,034.00
51016 Sawyer 16 198,120.00
06033 Scranton 33 208,311.00
43008 Selfridge 8 1,116,551.00
43003 Solen 3 2,777,624.00
45009 South Heart 9 418,006.00
51070 South Prairie 70 617,766.00
40003 St John 3 4,813,870.00
*Included in
34043 St Thomas 43 Grafton
31002 Stanley 2 960,716.00
36044 Starkweather 44 275,988.00
15015 Strasburg 15 358,099.00
08035 Sterling 35 45,000.00
51041 Surrey 41 430,258.00
30017 Sweet Briar 17 45,000.00
25060 TGU 60 843,346.00
18061 Thompson 61 134,707.00
53015 Tioga 15 485,834.00
28072 Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 232,515.00
13037 Twin Buttes 37 533,737.00
28008 Underwood 8 255,274.00
51007 United 7 702,704.00
02002 Valley City 2 2,656,832.00
34118 Valley-Edinburg 118 546,975.00
25001 Velva 1 674,176.00
39037 Wahpeton 37 3,435,261.00
03029 Warwick 29 3,626,807.00
28004 Washburn 4 312,158.00
09006 West Fargo 6 15,659,406.00
05017 Westhope 17 391,599.00
28085 White Shield 85 1,580,956.00
53008 Williams County 8 1,295,965.00
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County
District ESSER III
53001 Williston 1 7,206,560.00
28001 Wilton 1 411,327.00
08028 Wing 28 *Included in Wilton

26019 Wishek 19 706,645.00
39042 Wyndmere 42 292,949.00
27014 Yellowstone 14 175,345.00
26004 Zeeland 4 258,117.00
$ 275,505,191.00
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2021-2022 General Fund Budget

Reductions
March 29, 2021 Administrative Recommendations
Preliminary Goal 10% of Expenditures
Over 2 Years
Total Budget Reductions $4,516,375
Additional Costs -$120,000
Net Budget Reductions $4,396,375
Recommendation FTE Amount Notes Student Impact
High School:
Art 0.400 Reduction in Force Increased class size
Band 1.100 Higher lesson group sizes; lessons before / after
Reduction in Force school
Choir 0.600 Higher lesson group sizes; lessons before / after
Reduction in Force school
ELA 1.000 Attrition Increased class size
FACS 0.400 Attrition Increased class size
Math 1.000 Attrition Increased class size
ROTC 1.000 Reduction in Force Increased class size
Social Studies 0.400 Attrition Increased class size
World Language 0.400 Reduction in Force Increased class size; Middle level time reduction
IT 0.400 Funding Shift to CTE None
IDC 1.000 Reassignment Loss of coaching / instructional feedback to teachers
Classified position 0.600 Reduction None
Total High School 8.300 $622,500
Middle School:
Art 1.000 Reduction in Force Fewer special topics choices
Band 0.600 Attrition Fewer special topics choices
FACS 0.400 Attrition Fewer special topics choices
Reading 1.000 Reassignment captures savings Fewer reading interventions / larger groups
Resident Mentor Teacher 1.000 Reassignment captures savings None
SWEP 1.000 Reassignment captures savings Programming shifts to classroom teachers
World Language 1.500 Reduction in Force Fewer special topics choices
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Reductions
Over 2 Years

6/5th contracts 0.600 Eliminating contracts - equivalent .6 FTE Increased class size
Grade 6 1.000 Reassignment captures savings None
Secretary 0.415 Title funding None
Total Middle School 8.515 $638,625
Elementary:
Classroom Teachers 4.000 Attrition None
SWEP 1.000 Reassignment Programming shifts to classroom teachers
Reading Teachers 2.000 Attrition/Title I None
Physical Education 1.000 Reassignment None
Counselor 0.400 Title Funds None
Orchestra 1.000 Students will begin Orchestra in Grade 5 just like
Reduction in Force Band does now.
Total Elementary 9.400 $705,000
Other:
Construction expenditures - more covered by ESSER $750,000 Long range financial plan initial assumption included
funds $3 million construction expenditures with $1.5 million
in ESSR reimbursement; new ESSER funding and
fewer restrictions on facility dollars will allow $750K
more in reimbursement
Special Education - textbooks, dues/fees, supplies, para $400,000 Larger pull out group sizes; curriculum modifications
reductions and accommodations on classroom teacher
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Reductions
Over 2 Years

Reduce Building level PD Substitute days by 25% $20,250 Reduce 150 PD days @ $135
Reduce High School Level Substitute days $100,000 Juniors - seniors have asynchronous sub lessons
CIT - extra hours stipends; Summer curriculum hours $225,000
MSEC - various restructuring; vendor contracts $325,000
Supply budgets - 10% district-wide $200,000
Artist in Classroom Program $185,000 Net of $25,000 donation from Artwise; Reduction in Art instruction integrated by classroom teachers (art is
Force 1.0 FTE not mandated in Century Code)
SPA reductions $100,000 Larger group sizes; supplies downsized
Close West School $100,000 Reduce 1 bus route - $50,000; Utilities $50,000; staff
reductions included in FTE reductions at Elementary
level above
Library books - 50% reduction $65,000 Decrease in most current titles available
Athletics $70,000 Coaching reductions in BB, VB, Cheer may result in
fewer participants; coaching certifications eliminated;
strength training contract eliminated
Grand Cities Choir $10,000
Total $4,516,375
Additional Costs:
Resident Teachers - additional cost -$120,000 4 Valley; 3 Lake Agassiz; 3 Phoenix - based on $45K
salary + benefits; we have been paying $24,000 each
through UND RT program; 3 FTE reduction through
Title Fund spending and elementary staff position
attrition fill
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Mission Statement

MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Reduction-In-Force Recommendations
_______________________________________________________________________
As per the overall budget conversation and the budget reduction exercise, the following content areas or
programs are recommended for reduction. The purpose of tonight’s board action is to allow district
administration to officially notify applicable individuals through written notice by April 15, 2021,
explaining their positions will fall under Policy DKA, Reduction-in-Force Policy. Within this memo, you
will find highlighted in yellow content areas or positions that would fall under Reduction-in-Force. The
names of teachers in those categories will be provided Monday evening as we wanted to ensure all had a
conversation with their direct supervisor. Attached you will find the rubric used to determine the
reductions of personnel.
Should you approve the administration’s recommendation, affected staff members will receive a written
notice and then will be afforded a public hearing before the school board on Monday, April 19 at 6:00 pm.
Administrative recommendation is for the school board to approve the yellow highlighted content/positions
under the Reduction-in-Force policy.

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Preliminary Goal 10% of Expenditures Over 2 Years
Total Budget $4,441,375

Reductions
High School:
Art 0.400 Reduction in Force Increased class size
Band 1.100 Reduction in Force Higher lesson group sizes; lessons
before / after school
Choir 0.600 Reduction in Force Higher lesson group sizes; lessons

before / after school
ELA 1.000 Attrition Increased class size

FACS 0.400 Attrition Increased class size
Math 1.000 Attrition Increased class size
Social Studies 0.400 Attrition Increased class size
World Language 0.400 Reduction in Force Increased class size; Middle level time
reduction
IT 0.400 Funding Shift to CTE None
IDC 1.000 Reassignment Loss of coaching / instructional
feedback to teachers
Classified position 0.600 Reduction None
Total High School 7.300 $547,500
Middle School:
Art 1.000 Reduction in Force Fewer special topics choices
Band 0.600 Attrition Fewer special topics choices
FACS 0.400 Attrition Fewer special topics choices
Reading 1.000 Reassignment captures Fewer reading interventions / larger
savings groups
Resident Mentor 1.000 Reassignment captures None
Teacher savings
SWEP 1.000 Reassignment captures Programming shifts to classroom
savings teachers
World Language 1.500 Reduction in Force Fewer special topics choices
6/5th contracts 0.600 Eliminating contracts - Increased class size
equivalent .6 FTE

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Grade 6 1.000 Reassignment captures savings None

Secretary 0.415 Title funding None
Total Middle School 8.515 $638,625
Elementary:
Classroom Teachers 4.000 Attrition None
SWEP 1.000 Reassignment Programming shifts to
classroom teachers
Reading Teachers 2.000 Attrition/Title I None
Physical Education 1.000 Reassignment None
Counselor 0.400 Title Funds None
Orchestra 1.000 Reduction in Force None
Total Elementary 9.400 $705,000
Other:
Construction $750,000 Long range financial plan initial assumption
expenditures - more included $3 million construction expenditures
covered by ESSER with $1.5 million in ESSR reimbursement;
funds new ESSER funding and fewer restrictions
on facility dollars will allow $750K more in
reimbursement
Special Education - $400,000 Larger pull out group sizes;

textbooks, dues/fees, curriculum modifications
supplies, para and accommodations on
reductions classroom teacher
Reduce Building $20,250 Reduce 150 PD days @ $135
level PD Substitute
days by 25%
Reduce High School $100,000 Juniors - seniors have
Level Substitute days asynchronous sub lessons
CIT - extra hours $225,000
stipends; Summer
curriculum hours
MSEC - various $325,000
restructuring; vendor
contracts
Supply budgets - $200,000
10% district-wide
Artist in Classroom 1.0 $185,000 Reduction in Force Explore possibility of
Program Certified integrating program into the
Net of $25,000 donation from Artwise; Encore After School
Reduction in Force 1.0 FTE Program

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SPA $100,000 Larger group sizes; supplies downsized

reductions
Close West $100,000 Reduce 1 bus route - $50,000;
School Utilities $50,000; staff reductions
included in FTE reductions at
Elementary level above
Library books - $65,000 Decrease in most current titles available
50% reduction
Athletics $70,000 Coaching reductions in BB, VB, Cheer may
result in fewer participants; coaching
certifications eliminated; strength training
contract eliminated
Grand Cities $10,000

Choir
Total $4,441,375

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EXHIBIT Descriptor Code: DKA-E

REDUCTION-IN-FORCE RUBRIC
Teacher's Name Adaptability Academic & Professional Preparation Seniority
Any disciplinary
Has the action and/or
Has the teacher
Does the teacher taught performance
Do the areas of Has the teacher participated in Other Evaluation Qualification Extracurricular Has the teacher Seniority
Does the speciality multiple improvement Does the Does the
qualification participated in professional adaptability Score Areas, Assignments, undergone any (Only consider if
List all areas in which the List all areas in which the 5-Year teacher hold credential meet grades, plan taken in the teacher hold teacher hold
meet present extracurricular contributions factors: (e.g. Adaptability (Multiply Factor Speciality Committee special adaptability and
teacher is highly teacher is highly Evaluation any speciality present and combined last five years? any advanced national board
and future assignments in or committees additional work Total of 4) Credential, Work, Other professional academic/professiona
qualified to teach: qualified to teach: Lookback credential? future district classrooms, (has to be a part degrees? certification?
staffing needs? the last 5 years? in the last 5 experience, Multiple Grades Factors development? l preparation are
Please list: staffing needs? courses at of the teacher's Please list: Please list:
Please list: years? certification) (Total Score) (Total Score) Please list: equal)
other levels? personnel
Explain:
record)
If yes, up to 5
points
1 point - yes
Last 5 years If yes, 1 point for 1 point - yes 2 points - yes 1 point for each 1 point for each 1 point for each Weighted Weighted Weighted If yes, one point determined by a 1 point - yes
2 Points Per Area 0 points - no Yes or No Years of Service*
score averaged each credential 0 points - no 0 points - no assignment assignment factor Factor of 60% Factor of 20% Factor of 20% for each degree conjoined group 0 points - no
of supervisors
and leadership
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
*Years of service shall be defined as continuous years of service with Grand Forks Public Schools. When determining seniority, part-time teachers will be calculated to a full-time equivalent with rounding to nearest whole year. (ex. 3 years as a .5 FTE will equal 1.5 years in service)
End of Grand Forks Public School District Exhibit DKA-E................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Approved: 3/26/2021

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Mission Statement

MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Policy Review
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Following the completion of their first reading at the March 22, 2021, school board meeting, the following policies
are recommended for completion of their second reading as written and adoption as an official policy of the district:
1. BDAD, Employment of Relatives / Nepotism.

2. FCAA, Accommodating Students with Allergies & Special Dietary Needs
3. FDI, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming
With the adoption of the FCAA, Accommodating Students with Allergies & Special Dietary Needs, the following
policies are recommended for rescindment, which requires only one reading:
1. 5632, Severe Allergy Policy
cj
Attachments

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Descriptor Code DBAD
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES / NEPOTISM
The Grand Forks Public School District, as the employer, has established an Employment of
Relatives/Nepotism policy in order to establish consistent guidelines and to prevent situations
where an employee or Board member may have, or be perceived to have, influence over the hiring,
review, and/or compensation of a close family member, and to avoid partiality and preferential
hiring, review, and/or compensation. This policy applies to all employees regardless of status.
Definitions
For purposes of this policy:
• “Supervisory capacity” means the authority to appoint, hire, employ, assign, transfer,
promote, evaluate, reward, discipline, demote, terminate, or make decisions regarding
salary and/or benefits.
• “Close family member” means the employee’s parent by birth or adoption, partner, child by
birth or adoption, stepchild, sibling by whole or half blood or by adoption, brother-in-law or
sister-in-law, or son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
• “Evaluate” does not include evaluations by peers or subordinates.
General Prohibitions
Any employee in the exercise of their duties may not serve in a supervisory capacity over that
employee’s close family member.
This policy shall be not construed as discouraging the employment of close family members for
positions that do not involve supervisory capacity, nor otherwise limit employment opportunities of
applicants. Close family members may be concurrently employed by the District so long as the
assignment of a family member does not create a supervisory/subordinate role.
Supervisory capacity may exist by factors such as unique qualifications or responsibilities of the
individuals involved or whether the position for which the close family member is being considered
is temporary in nature or necessary to meet a critical or urgent district need. Any exception must
be reviewed and approved in writing by the Director of Human Resources. Additionally, the
supervisory capacity must be assigned to another administrator.
Staff Assignments
The assignment of a teacher to a class in which a student is a close family member of the teacher
places undue pressure on both the student and the teacher. As a general rule, no teacher should be
assigned to teach a class in which a close family member as defined above is enrolled or attends.
Additionally, teachers shall not be placed in a position of having to evaluate or grade the academic
performance of a close family member.
Any employee who is determined to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action
up to and including termination of employment.
End of Grand Forks Public School District Policy DBAD ................................................ Adopted:
03/2021 GFPS
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ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH ALLERGIES & SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS
Each School Nurse shall implement procedures for identifying students with life-threatening
allergies and shall develop general exposure avoidance measures.
The Board recognizes that students with medically documented life-threatening allergies are
covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. A
clearly defined 504 Accommodation Plan will be developed and implemented for all such
identified students. Appropriate staff and the parent/guardian of the student shall sign these
plans.
Relevant staff shall be made aware of 504 plans, the measures needed to implement them,
methods to reduce risk of exposure, and emergency response procedures in the event of
exposure.
Complementing NDSBA Templates (may contain items not adopted by the Board)
• FCAA-AR, General Guidelines for Reducing Risk of Exposure to Allergens
• FFF, Field & Other School-Sponsored Trips
End of Grand Forks Public School District Policy FCAA ................................................ Adopted:
[07/2008]
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SUPPLEMENTARY Descriptor Code: FDI
TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING STUDENTS
Definitions
For the purposes of this policy:
• Gender expression is how a person expresses their gender, often through behavior,
emotional expression, mannerisms, dress, grooming, interests, and activities the way in
which a person expresses themselves through appearance, dress, or behavior.
• Gender identity refers to one's deeply felt internal sense of being female, or male, or both,
or neither, regardless of their gender assigned at birth is the personal sense of one’s own
gender which may correlate with a person’s assigned sex at birth or differ from it.
• Gender nonconforming describes a person whose gender expression differs from
stereotypical expectations about how they should look or act based on the gender they
were assigned at birth. This includes people who identify outside traditional gender
categories or identify as both genders, or as gender neutral.
• Sexual orientation is a person’s romantic and/or physical attraction to people of the same
and/or another gender, such as being straight, gay, bisexual, or asexual. Transgender and
gender nonconforming people may have any sexual orientation sexual identity in relation to
the gender to whom one is sexually, emotionally, or romantically attracted. A person’s sexual
orientation is distinct from a person’s gender identity and expression.
• Transgender refers to a person whose gender identity or expression is different from that
traditionally associated with the person's sex assigned at birth.
The Grand Forks Public School District is committed to fostering an educational environment that
is safe, welcoming, and free from stigma and discrimination for all students, regardless of sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The Board supports these efforts by
facilitating district compliance with local, state, and federal laws concerning discrimination,
harassment, bullying, and privacy.
The Superintendent shall develop appropriate regulations and guidelines to:

1. Create a safe and inclusive environment for every student;
2. Promote physical and psychological safety of students who exhibit transgender or gender
nonconforming behavior; and
3. Affirm the right of every student to equal educational opportunity and respectful treatment
in their gender identification and expression. Failure of any school student or school
employee to abide by this policy may subject such individual to disciplinary action.
Discrimination and Harassment Complaints

Discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or gender
expression are prohibited within the District. It is the responsibility of the District, each school, and
all staff to ensure that all students, including transgender and gender nonconforming students,
have a safe school environment. The scope of this responsibility includes ensuring that any incident
of discrimination or harassment is given immediate attention and/or reported to the district’s
Nondiscrimination Coordinator.
Complaints alleging discrimination or harassment based on a person’s actual or perceived gender

identity or gender expression are to be taken seriously and handled in the same manner as other
discrimination and/or harassment complaints. This includes investigating the incident and taking
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age and developmentally-appropriate corrective action. Anyone may file a complaint alleging a
violation of this policy using the complaint process outlined in the district’s Discrimination and
Harassment Grievance Procedure (AAC-BR).
Training and Professional Development

The District shall conduct staff training and ongoing professional development in an effort to build
the skills of all staff members to prevent, identify, and respond to harassment and discrimination.
The content of such professional development may include, but not be limited to:
1. Terms and concepts related to gender identity, gender expression, and gender diversity in
children and adolescents;
2. Appropriate strategies for communicating with students and parents about issues related
to gender identity and gender expression, while protecting student privacy;
3. Strategies for preventing and intervening in incidents of harassment and discrimination,
including cyber-bullying; or
4. District and staff responsibilities under applicable laws and district policies regarding
harassment, discrimination, and gender identity and expression issues.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Complementing NDSBA Templates (may contain items not adopted by the Board)
• AAC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
• AAC-BR, Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure
• ACEA, Bullying
• FCAE, Suicide Prevention
• FGA, Student Education Records
• FDI-AR, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students Procedure
End of Grand Forks Public School District Policy FDI ..................................................... Adopted:
[06/2019]
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Policy 5632
Severe Allergy Policy

The Grand Forks Public Schools recognizes that students with medically documented life-threatening allergies are
covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
It is the policy of the Grand Forks Public Schools to ensure access to a free and appropriate education for all
students. In order to ensure full access for all students, the Grand Forks Public Schools will ensure equal access to
any Preschool - Grade 12 students diagnosed with allergies.
It is the policy of the Grand Forks Public Schools to establish age-appropriate procedures and guidelines for students
and schools within the Grand Forks Public Schools that minimize the risk for students with life -threatening allergies.
It is the Grand Forks Public Schools’ expectation that the district procedures and guidelines will take into account the
health needs and well being of all students without discrimination or isolation of any student. It is also the policy of the
Grand Forks Public Schools that the procedures and guidelines evolve as the student advances from preschool to
elementary grades and through the secondary grades.
The Grand Forks Public Schools recognizes that parents/guardians have the primary responsibility for the health of
their children. It is parents’/guardians’ responsibility to inform the school district when a child’s medical condition
might affect the child’s welfare or safety. The school district will cooperate with parents and appropriate health
professionals in the development of an Allergy/Anaphylaxis Action Plan. Effective communication is vital between all
parties.
In order to minimize risk of student exposure to offending allergens that may trigger a life-threatening reaction, the
Grand Forks Public Schools will support procedures and guidelines that include:
 Communication and collaboration between parents, staff members, and students

 Education and training of staff roles and responsibilities
 Medical emergency planning at the building level
 Specific emergency and accommodation planning for individual students
Background
Over a ten-year span (1997-2007), the number of children diagnosed with food allergies has doubled. This equates to
almost 1 in every 25 children1. Allergic reactions can result from a variety of causes and span a wide range of severity
of reactions from mild to life threatening. The most severe and potentially life-threatening reaction is anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction that can involve various areas of the
body. Symptoms typically occur within minutes to two hours after contact with the allergen, but in rare instances may
occur up to four hours later. People of any age can suffer life-threatening allergies, but the most common causes of
anaphylaxis include allergies to:
 Foods (most commonly peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish)
 Insect stings (yellow jackets, bees, wasps, and hornets)
 Medications
 Latex
Purpose and Scope

The Grand Forks Public Schools cannot guarantee to provide an allergen-free environment for all students with
allergies or prevent any harm to students in emergencies. The goal is to work toward minimizing the risk of exposure
to food allergens that pose a threat to students with severe allergies, as well as educating the community and
maintaining and regularly updating a system-wide protocol for responding to the needs of students with allergies. A
system-wide effort requires the cooperation of all parties within the system. The goal of the Grand Forks Public
Schools is to engage in a system-wide effort to:
 Prevent the occurrence of allergic reactions

 Prepare for any allergic reactions
 Respond appropriately to any allergy emergencies
In accordance with the procedures and guidelines, an Allergy/Anaphylaxis Action Plan (AAAP) and a Health Care
Plan (HCP) will be developed for each student after written notification from the student’s physician.
District procedures and guidelines will be provided for parents/guardians and district employees. These handbooks,
Managing Allergies in the School Setting; Parent Handbook and the Managing Allergies in the School Setting; and
Staff Handbook shall be reviewed and updated every two years by the District Allergy Policy Committee and school
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nurses.
Each school will house a stock EpiPen that can be used in an emergency situation. Twenty-five percent of
anaphylaxis reactions in the school setting are first-time reactions of students with an undiagnosed allergy2.
Consequentially, the district will furnish this as stock medication.
1
Dillon, N. (February 2011). Food fraught: The diagnosis of children with food allergies continues to rise, and schools need to learn how to prevent
potentially fatal reactions among their students. American School Board Journal.
2
Sicherer, Mahr, & THIS SECTION ON AMMERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (December 2010); American Academy of Pediatrics 126(6).
Adopted 3-11-09
Amended 4-11-11
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