Crosby: School Bond Issue Fails

Voters shot down Divide County School District’s bid to float $20 million in bonds and extend the school’s debt limit by a wide margin Tuesday evening.

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School officials to weigh options for expansion

Bismarck Public Schools has an enrollment of nearly 12,000 and within five years, they’re expecting 14,000. That type of growth has them considering all options for making room including new schools, new boundaries, and construction additions.

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Moorhead Approves $190 Million Facilities Plan

In yet another sign of regional growth, the Moorhead school board approved a $190 million facilities investment plan. The board is crafting plans for a $78 million bond vote this coming November that would allow them to start the first part of the plan.

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Max, ND, to Hold School Bond Election

On Friday, residents in Max will be deciding on a nearly $8 million school expansion.

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Watford City School Enrollment Expected to Double in 10 Years

The message was clear, the students are going to keep coming. Watford City’s location in the heart of the oil patch likely means there will be more than a few new schools there in the coming years. Full story from the McKenzie County Farmer.

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Garrison Bond Vote Fails to Pass

The results have yet to be certified, but it looks like Garrison’s attempt to make improvements to community schools has failed again. If successful the bond issue would have financed $5.9 million in improvements and expansions. Unofficial vote tallies were 515 No, 308 Yes.

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New Schools: Land Purchased for 960 Student Middle School in Dickinson

Dickinson Public Schools moved forward with a 30 acre land purchase NW of the city. The land will be used for a second middle school that was approved by voters in a $65 million bond referendum this past October.

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West Fargo Will Need to Consider More New Schools

West Fargo may need to build new elementary schools and a third high school in the next five years to accommodate enrollment growth, despite opening a new elementary school each year for the past four years and a second high school this year.

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Proposed: Only Property Owners Vote in School Bond Elections

The bill is on the table and would likely complicate the election process, but if passed it would allow only property owners to vote in school bond elections. Get the full details and commentary from Say Anything Blog.com

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Surrey School Board Approves Open Enrollment

New high schools in the area will impact enrollment at existing schools, and in Surrey, the school board has voted to allow open enrollment — a move that may help convince current students not to switch schools next fall.

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Upcoming School Bond Vote in Max

In Max, a $7.9 million school bond vote is scheduled for February 20th, but regardless of whether the bond issue passes, the Max School District will need to find a way to finance the improvements needed because of state mandates.

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Nedrose High School Hoping for November 1st Opening

It looks like students at the new Nedrose High School will be starting the 2015-2016 school year in portable classrooms. Jim Olson of KX News speaks with Nedorse Superintendant Chuck Miller on the construction progress.

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Winter Construction Continues at Bismarck’s Third High School

Being a contractor in North Dakota means working through some cold winter days. Legacy High School is on schedule to open in time for the 2015-1016 school year.

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Bismarck’s Third High School Will Have Flexible Scheduling

When Legacy High School opens next fall it will use a less common scheduling method for students. classes will range in length from 40 to 90 minutes might not meet everyday.

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Moorhead’s Master Plan: More Schools Needed

The school districts master plan task force says a new high school, a second middle school, and possible a new elementary school will be needed in coming years to meet the demands of the growing community. The task force is looking 10 years ahead and making recommendations accordingly.

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New Schools in Watford City

With construction on a new high school just underway, the McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 School Board moved forward with plans to build a second elementary school.

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