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School Board

Bismarck School District

School Board

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

The Bismarck School Board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Meet the Board Members

 

Brett Ausley, President

POSITION 5

TERM EXPIRES: 2026

brett.ausley@bsd-lions.net

 

Nathan Hughes, Vice President

POSITTION 2

TERM EXPIRES: 2026

nathan.hughes@bsd-lions.net

 

Melissa Morrison, Secretary

POSITION 4

TERM EXPIRES: 2028

melissa.morrison@bsd-lions.net

 

Magen Allen

POSITION 1

TERM EXPIRES: 2030

magen.allen@bsd-lions.net

 

Rick Lancaster

POSITION 3

TERM EXPIRES: 2028

rick.lancaster@bsd-lions.net

 

 

Participate

All are welcome to attend school board meetings.

Meetings begin at 5:00pm and are normally scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Meetings are held at the School District Administrative Offices at 11636 Highway 84 in the Board Room.
 

 

Meeting Schedule

  • August 20, 2024
  • September 17, 2024
  • October 15, 2024
  • November 21, 2024
  • December 19, 2024
  • January 23, 2025
  • February 24, 2025
  • March 17, 2025
  • April  2025
  • May  2025
  • June  2025
  • July  2025