Northern Cass Collective Commitments
'We are dedicated and passionate about building trust and authentic relationships, teaching and learning, self-reflection, and service to the Northern Cass Community'
'We are driven towards continuous improvement'
2025-2026 Upcoming Meeting Dates
All Board Meetings are located in the Northern Cass Library unless otherwise noted.
Recorded board meetings can be accessed on the District's YouTube channel
January 12, 2026 5:30 p.m.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87643758920?pwd=dmUVTk8ZGpQMhw0pbYI745kS3kflzI.1
February 11, 2026 5:30 p.m.
March 9, 2026 5:30 p.m.
April 13, 2026 5:30 p.m.
May 11, 2026 5:30 p.m.
June 9, 2026 7:00 a.m.
July 13, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Northern Cass Board of Education
Norms & Goals
Norms
All norms will be read at the start of each meeting by the President of the Northern Cass School Board or the board member conducting the meeting.
All meetings will be conducted according to the best practices governing a Board of Education.
All members will participate in board discussions in a respectful manner which honors the different perspectives.
All board members will equally participate in making motions, seconding motions, and voting on each motion.
All meetings will abide by the policies which govern Northern Cass School District #97.
All members will follow the agenda and ensure discussion is focused only on the agreed items in the approved agenda.
Goals
All board members are strongly encouraged to spend time observing learning centers (2 hours elementary, 2 hours middle school, and 2 hours high school during the 2023-24 school year) .
The board will utilize self-evaluation at August retreat.
All members will issue Greatness Cards or another form of recognition to Northern Cass educators, learners, and patrons to celebrate successes throughout the school year.
Provide regular education to stakeholders on the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the Board of Education and include link to minutes in weekly memo.
Each board member will attend one training as provided by the North Dakota School Board's Association.
The President and Vice President will met with the Northern Cass Education Association throughout the school year to prepare for contract negotiations.
Each Board of Education will continue to make culture a focus by providing funding to continue the formal assessment of the culture at Northern Cass.
2025-2026 Prior Meeting Dates
Summer School Board Retreat
July 28, 2025 1:00 PM
Office Conference Room
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget and Human Resources 7:00 AM
Monday, August 4, 2025
Office Conference Room
Teaching and Learning 4:30 PM
Monday, August 4, 2025
Office Conference Room
Activities 5:15 PM
Monday, August 4, 2025
Office Conference Room
Building and Grounds 7:00 AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Office Conference Room
August 12, 2025 5:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Building and Grounds 7:00 AM
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Office Conference Room
Budget and Human Resources 7:00 AM
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Office Conference Room
Teaching and Learning 5:30 PM
Monday, September 8, 2025
Office Conference Room
BUDGET HEARING
September 8, 2025 6:30 p.m.
September 8, 2025 6:35 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget & Human Resources
Monday, October 6, 2025 7:00 AM
Office Conference Room
Building & Grounds
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 7:00 AM
Office Conference Room
Activities
Monday, October 13, 2025 4:30 PM
Office Conference Room
October 13, 2025 5:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Teaching and Learning 7:00 AM
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Office Conference Room
Activities No Meeting Held
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Budget and Human Resources 7:00 AM
Monday, November 3, 2025
Office Conference Room
Building and Grounds 7:00 AM
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Office Conference Room
November 5, 2025 5:30 p.m.
Special Board Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025 7:00 AM
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget and Human Resources 7:00 AM
Monday, December 1, 2025
Office Conference Room
Teaching and Learning 2:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Office Conference Room
Building and Grounds 7:00 AM
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Office Conference Room
December 8, 2025 5:30 p.m.
Office Conference Room
Email Communication to the Board:
Initial communication will be sent to ncboard@northerncassschool.com. This is for instances when stakeholders have a general question/concern. Individual emails for board members will still be available.
Each board member will reply individually if they have received the email.
The board president will email with follow-up steps and a recognition from all members as a courtesy/acknowledgement they have been heard.
The board president will then send a copy of the correspondence to all board members so they are aware of what was communicated.