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Census Committee works to reach hard-to-count populations
The City of Bismarck and Burleigh County have established a joint Census 2020 Complete Count Committee to develop and implement an awareness campaign that motivates residents to respond to the 2020 Census and encourages participation by population groups that are often undercounted. Click the headline for more information.
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12-9-19 School Board Mtg. Brief
Click the headline for information from the Dec. 9 meeting.
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey results
New survey information about the health behavior of high-school students shows they are drinking less and using less tobacco. Click the headline for more information.
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Public comment sought for school ‘Armed First Responder’ program
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has asked North Dakotans to please comment on proposed rules that will govern the state’s new Armed First Responder program. The law passed by the 2019 Legislature makes it possible for locally elected school boards to designate specially trained individuals to carry concealed guns in schools. Click the headline for more information.
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Prairie Rose Family Dentistry makes a donation to the BPS Child Nutrition program
Prairie Rose Family Dentistry made a $500 donation to the BPS Child Nutrition program to help families struggling to pay for school lunch. Click the photo for more information.
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Update on the Strategic Planning Process
The December Superintendent’s article in the Chamber EDC Connection newsletter is an update on the Strategic Planning Process. Click the headline for the article.
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Bismarck Schools recognized by Common Sense Media
Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recertified Bismarck Public Schools as a Common Sense District--one of fewer than 150 districts in the U.S. to earn this honor. This is the third year BPS has participated in this partnership. Click the headline for more information.
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Myhre social worker receives $50,000 grant
Chris Hall, the BPS Neighbors Network Program Supervisor & Myhre social worker, has for the 2nd year applied for and received a $50,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust. Click the headline for more information.
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