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Feb 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Sawyer Public School District No 16 Special School Board Meeting
The Special School Board Meeting included a School Board Retreat long-range plan presentation covering the current vision, mission, and beliefs, the school motto, enrollment projections through 2030, and strategies for marketing the school. Key discussion points also involved staffing needs, including a possible new Early Childhood Director position contingent on a grant match, a full-time school counselor, and office/administration staffing. Other topics addressed were professional development requirements, committee functions, consortiums, the Minot Area Workforce Academy (MAWA) and Center for Distance Education, the Activities Director Report, curriculum, program funding, and a detailed assessment of facility maintenance and needs.
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Sawyer Public School District No 16 Regular School Board Meeting
Key discussion items included the approval of the Business Manager's reports and bills, and the approval of several policies on their second reading: Staff use of Electronic Devices, Board Conflict of Interest, and Employing Board Members. The Superintendent/Principal report covered enrollment statistics (total K-12 enrollment of 94 students), caseloads for Special Education and Speech/Language services, a successful visit from law enforcement with a drug dog, an update on the lunch program audit, and ongoing maintenance issues related to roof weak spots. The four-day school week was discussed, with surveys distributed for feedback. The Athletic Director reported that the Nedrose Coop will dissolve, requiring a new coop for future basketball offerings, and plans are underway for a new girls' volleyball program. New business involved a first reading of policies related to tobacco use and high school graduation credit alternatives. The Board approved signing an agreement to allow the North Dakota Transportation Project 4-052 to use the baseball field for storage.
Dec 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Sawyer Public School District No 16 Regular School Board Meeting
The meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the Business Manager's Reports, approval of bills totaling $20,768.35 (Prepaid, Visa, and Board Bills combined), and approval of the November 12th minutes. Under Old Business, the board conducted the second reading and subsequently approved three policies: Policy ABCE (Prohibition on Aiding Sexual Abuse), Policy ABDA-BR1 (Website Accessibility Complaints), and Policy ACBA (Automated External Defibrillator (AED)). The Superintendent/Principal report covered enrollment statistics showing a total K-12 enrollment of 94 students as of the meeting date, maintenance issues concerning roof leaks, updates on School Safety, ongoing School Improvement work focusing on MTSS and Standards Based Teaching, planning for Short/Long Range activities including a workshop/retreat, staffing needs such as the Technology Coordinator position, and updates on extracurricular activities. A new technology system, Deledao, for Chromebook screening was also noted. Under New Business, the board held the first reading for three policies: Policy DEAD (Staff use of Electronic Devices), Policy BAB (Board Conflict of Interest), and Policy BAA (Employing Board Members). The resignation of the Business Manager, effective June 30, 2026, was accepted, and the hiring of a replacement starting July 1, 2026, was approved.
Nov 12, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Sawyer Public School District No 16 Regular School Board Meeting
The meeting addressed the approval of the consent agenda, which included the Business Manager's Reports, bills, and the approval of October 22nd minutes. Old Business included discussion and approval of Policy ABAC (Virtual Learning Because of Weather or other Conditions) and Policy AACA Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Superintendent/Principal Report provided an enrollment update (Total K-12 enrollment: 92 students), detailed reports on maintenance items like bathroom stalls and flooring, and updates on school safety, School Improvement initiatives (BARR Update, TSI Identification, Cognia Accreditation 2026-2027), staffing needs (Technology Coordinator, Custodial/Maintenance), and upcoming events. New Business involved the first reading of three policies: Policy ABCE (Prohibition on Aiding Sexual Abuse), Policy ABDA-BR (Website Accessibility Complaints), and Policy ACBA (Automated External Defibrillator (AED)).
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
