The ANNUAL Public Hearing for the Bismarck Public Schools TITLE VI INDIAN EDUCATION Program is set for:
- Monday, June 8th at 12pm 
- Tuesday, June 9th 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Information on the program and links to the virtual meetings will be posted here at www.bismarckschools.org/Page/431

Please attend and share your ideas for the TITLE VI program with other Native American parents and the school district for the school year of 2020-21.

Please click below to read the May 2020 Newsletter for the BPS Indigenous Education program
- including a letter from the Title VI & JOM Parent Committee

May 2020 Newsletter BPS Indigenous Education

The FEBRUARY 2020 meeting of the BPSBPS Title VI & JOM Parent Committee will be held Tuesday, February 25th, 2019 at 6 pm. 

Meeting location will be at Moses Elementary (1312 Columbia Drive) Room #149

Food will be served.

- Parent Involvement is key to the success of BPS Indigenous students. As a part of the Indian Education Act of 1972, the Title VI Parent Committee is a collective of elected members comprised of parents, teachers, and students who meet regularly throughout the school year. The Parent Committee works with the Title VI & JOM Director, Title VI & JOM Coordinator, and two Cultural Responsive Coordinators to serve in an advisory role for the Title VI & JOM program.

The BPS Title VI & JOM Parent Committee will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month during the 2019-20 school year.  The dates are listed below:

Remaining 2019-20 Parent meetings will be held:

• February 25th, 2020
• March 24th, 2020
• April 28th, 2020
• May 19th, 2020 (3^rd Tuesday of month)

The JANUARY 2020 meeting of the BPS Indian Education Parent Committee will be held Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 at 6 pm. 

Meeting location will be at Moses Elementary (1312 Columbia Drive)

Food will be served.

- Parent Involvement is key to the success of BPS American Indian students. As a part of the Indian Education Act of 1972, the Title VI Parent Committee is a collective of elected members comprised of parents, teachers, and students who meet regularly throughout the school year. The Parent Committee works with the Indian Education Director, Indian Education Coordinator, and two Cultural Responsive Coordinators to serve in an advisory role for the Indian Education program.

The BPS Indian Education Parent Committee (Title VI/JOM) will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month during the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  The dates are listed below:

Remaining 2019-20 Parent meetings will be held:

• January 28th, 2020
• February 25th, 2020
• March 24th, 2020
• April 28th, 2020
• May 19th, 2020 (3^rd Tuesday of month)

We want to congratulate the new members of the BPS Title VI & Johnson O'Malley Education Parent Committee.  Congratulations again and we look forward to a great year!

From L-R: Secretary-M. Angel Moniz, Chairperson-Billie Jo Beheler, Members at large- Ohitika Tasso and Alicia Hegland Thorpe, Vice Chairperson- Natasha Gourd. 

August 26, 2019

The BPS Indian Education Parent Committee (Title VI/JOM) will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month during the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  The dates are listed below:

• August 27th, 2019
• September 10th, 2019
• September 24th, 2019
• October 29th, 2019 (5th Tuesday of month)
• November 26th, 2019
• December 17th, 2019 (3^rd Tuesday of month)
• January 28th, 2020
• February 25th, 2020
• March 24th, 2020
• April 28th, 2020
• May 19th, 2020 (3^rd Tuesday of month)

August 26, 2019

Backpacks (zipper binders for middle school students) are available to students enrolled at Bismarck Public Schools, and who are Title VI eligible.

Students are Title VI eligible if they are enrolled or have a parent or grandparent enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. Students must have a valid Title VI eligibility form (506 form) on file in the BPS Indian Education office to receive Title VI services.

Please call Chadwick Kramer at 701.323.4050 to arrange a time to pick up at the Indian Education Office or to have backpack delivered to your student's school.

"Donovan Lambert is one of two coordinators hired this year to support Native American students. Lambert and the other coordinator, Sashay Schettler, work one-on-one with Native American students and their families to help them navigate the school system, which can be difficult when moving from a reservation."

Please click HERE for Bismarck Tribune article from Sunday, April 22, 2019

Scholarship Resources for American Indian Students:

Paying for College: Resource for Native American High School Students

Journey to College - American Indian Graduate Center

Meet the new Cultural Responsive Coordinators!

Sashay Schettler (MHA Nation): Dorothy Moses Elementary, Horizon Middle School, Northridge Elementary, and Will-Moore Elementary

Donovan Lambert (Spirit Lake):   Jeannette Myhre Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, Legacy High School, Century High School

Please read the letter from the new Cultural Responsive Coordinators at https://goo.gl/h96t58

Our Role as Coordinators:

The Cultural Coordinators are here to provide support for American Indian students on their journey towards graduation.  They will do this by providing academic, social, emotional and cultural support to each American Indian student based on their individual goals.  In addition, they will work with administrators, schools and staff to host district events, cultural programing and support culturally relevant curriculum.  The Coordinators are both very excited to be in a position to aid our BPS American Indian community.  They look forward to working with their students and parents to secure the success of each student.

Sashay Schettler

Degree: BA in American Indian Studies, Minor in History from the University of North Dakota

Schools: Dorothy Moses Elementary, Horizon Middle School, Northridge Elementary, and Will-Moore Elementary  

Hello, my name is Sashay and I attended the University of North Dakota to become an advocate for American Indian peoples. As an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, I am thrilled to be in a position where I can do this.  As a Cultural Coordinator I want to work with you, the schools and your young learner(s) to aid them in their journey towards graduation.

Donovan Lambert

Degree: BS in General Studies, Minor in Coaching from Minot State University

Schools: Jeannette Myhre Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, Legacy High School, Century High School

Hello, my name is Donovan Lambert and I am one of the Cultural Responsive Coordinators.

I am a graduate of Minot State University with a BS in General Studies and a minor in Coaching. In my current role, I get an opportunity to work in a job that I am passionate about. I look forward in working with students, families, and schools establishing cultural programming and set goals towards student’s success.

Please visit the BPS Indian Education Program page on Facebook.  Indian Education Program and Community event information is posted often here!

https://www.facebook.com/BPSIndianEd/