LEGAL NOTICE
In attendance: School Board Members
2. Board Education - Reviewed handout on the Guide to Wilton Public School District Funds.
3. Board Communication - Superintendent Jordan went over the Board Member Communication Guide.
4. Communication Guide - This is a rough draft and will be approved by the committee before being handed out to parents.
5. Scenarios - Superintendent Jordan went over some legal scenarios and policy connections to those scenarios.
Meeting adjourned at
In attendance: Board Members by phone
It was also noted that bids cannot be denied once placed through the platform.
Photos of the items available for auction can be viewed on the Neumiller Auction website for those interested in reviewing them.
Biesterfeld/Benning moved to keep portable on Neumiller Auctioneer website. Roll call vote: Biesterfeld - yes, Benning - yes, Speten - yes, Schuh - yes. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at
Approval of Agenda: Schuh/ Biesterfeld moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried Organize of the Board:
Oath of Office - Congratulations to
Elect OfficersPresident- Superintendent Jordan asked for nominations for President of
Vice-President- Board
Approval of Consent Agenda: Schuh /Biesterfeld moved to remove item 3C and approve the remaining consent agenda Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Committee Reports School Board Committees nothing to report
Staffing update 2026-2027 school year - A paraprofessional was hired today, pending background check. The district still needs to hire an additional paraprofessional, as well as fill the Maintenance and Grounds/ Head Custodial position. Board Member Schuh discussed advertising the openings by putting out flyers and posting one in the office window. Board Member Oswald suggested the possibility of offering a sign-on bonus to help attract applicants.
New Business Official Newspaper- Schuh/Benning moved to recommend the
Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Certificate- Board members were asked to sign the Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Certificate and verbally state any conflicts for approval. Schuh/ Biesterfeld moved to accept the conflict of interest declared by Board Member
Sanction Administrator’s Involvement in State and National Business- Superintendent Jordan recommended the Board continue to sanction the superintendent involvement in state and national business. Benning/Biesterfeld moved to sanction the Superintendent involvement in state and national business for the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Authorized Representative for Federal Programs- Superintendent Jordan recommend the Superintendent be the authorized representative for all Title programs and federal grants.
Schuh/Biesterfeld moved to approve the Superintendent to be the authorized representation for the following federal programs: Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV,
Hot Lunch and Breakfast FeesThe USDA provided us with guidance on prices. These are the minimum changes needed for next year. The following changes are Breakfast
Athletic Fees- Currently
Per Diem Rates- Currently we follow the state rates, which change in January. Superintendent Jordan recommends staying with the state rates. Schuh/Benning moved to approve that we continue using the state per diem rates for the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Authorize Account Access and CoSigners of checks- Superintendent Jordan recommends the Board President, Board Vice President and Business Manager be named on all accounts for the
Biesterfeld/Benning moved to name the Board President, Board Vice President and Business Manager on all accounts for the
Committees-
Call for Pledge of Assets- Schuh/ Biesterfeld moved to approve the Pledge of Assets in the amount of
Purchasing Limit- Schuh/Benning moved to approve the current purchasing limit of
Annual Financial Report- Business Manager Kirchmeier gave an update on this report.
Schuh/Biesterfeld moved to approve the Annual Financial Report for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Schuh/Benning moved to approve item 3C from the consent agenda after further discussion and fixing of
2026-2027 Preliminary BudgetSuperintendent Jordan and Business Manager Kirchmeier went over the draft budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Schuh/Benning moved to approve the preliminary budget for the 20262027 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried. Open Enrollments- Superintendent Jordan reviewed the open enrollment applications.
Biesterfeld/Schuh moved to approve the open enrollment application for the Thomas-Nichols family of twins in 1st grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Benning/Biesterfeld moved to approve the open enrollment application for the Reindl family of a senior student for the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
4-Year-Old Program- Every 2 years the state requires us to do a renewal of our preschool program. Biesterfeld/ Benning moved to approve the renewal application for our 4-year-old program. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Football Field-
Standing Resolution- NDSBA has a standing resolution they want school boards to review.
Schuh/Biesterfeld moved to approve, with no new resolution the NDSBA Standing Resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Schuh - yes, Benning - yes, Biesterfeld - yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried.
Other Items Superintendent Jordan is working with Neumiller Auction to hold an online auction. The old
The Board Retreat is scheduled for
AnnouncementsNext Meeting-
ECKLUND TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING
Ecklund Township will be holding a special meeting on a proposed moratorium on nascent (new industries, technologies) land uses. The meeting will be held on
General Election 2026
The General Election for 2026 is fast approaching.
Absentee ballot applications were sent out to all active voters in
*** Fill out the application completely, be sure to include name, phone number, date of birth, ID type used,ID number, residential address, mailing address and signature. *** If you filled out an application for the June Primary Election and checked the box for the November (General) Election at the top of the application, a ballot will be mailed to you when they become available at the end of September. Remember to return your voted ballot by mail early OI you can drop it off in the secure drop box located in front of the
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If the ballot is rejected the McLean County Auditor’s offi ce will do their best to contact you to provide you the opportunity to verify the authenticity of the signatures McLean County Polling Locations OPEN from
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(09-17-26, 09-24-26) NOTICE OF LEASING STATE SCHOOL LANDS
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For more information, visit https://land.nd.gov o call (701) 328-2800.
Joseph A. Heringer COMMISSIONER 1707 N 9th StBismarck ND 58506 PHONE: 701-328-2800FAX: 701-328-3650WEB: https://land.nd.gov (08-27-26, 09-03-26, 09-10-26, 0917-26, 09-24-26, 10-01-26, 10-08-26, 10-15-26)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
The purpose of this hearing is to consider a comprehensive update to the City of Wilton’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The second reading of the proposed ordinances will be held at this meeting.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to the
Richmond Township 2027 Public Budget Hearing
RTo review the 2027 budget and discuss new business.
(09-17-26, 09-24-26)
Attendance: Board Members
Meeting adjourned at
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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FOR THE YEAR 2025 Total Direct Premiums Earned 4,224,257. Total Direct Losses Incurred 2,052,934. Total Accident and Health Direct Premi- 0. ums Earned Total Accident and Health Direct Losses 0. Incurred
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
ing to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2027.
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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FOR THE YEAR 2025 Total Direct Premiums Earned 23319 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1102 Total Accident and Health Direct Premi- 0 ums Earned Total Accident and Health Direct Losses 0 Incurred
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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FOR THE YEAR 2025 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred -766.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premi- 0 ums Earned Total Accident and Health Direct Losses 0 Incurred
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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FOR THE YEAR 2025
Total Direct Premiums Earned 35068514 Total Direct Losses Incurred 12499693 Total Accident and Health Direct Premi- 0 ums Earned Total Accident and Health Direct Losses 0 Incurred
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JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at
JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance
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