🤝 Working Together for All Students
This project is more than an expansion for Four Winds High School.
By moving our programs into one unified facility, additional space will become available for Tate Topa Tribal School to meet its growing educational needs.
We are proud to work alongside the Spirit Lake Tribe, Tate Topa Tribal School, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, DSGW Architecture, and all of our stakeholder groups throughout the planning and design process. Their input and partnership will help create educational facilities that serve all students and our community for generations to come.
Together, we are investing in the future of education in our community.
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🏫 Building for the Future
The planned expansion of the Four Winds High School CTE/Alternative Building will include additional classrooms, a gymnasium, a weight and fitness area, a lunch room, and spaces designed to support student learning, wellness, and school activities.
Bringing our PreK Special Needs program and grades 9 through 12 together into one facility will create more opportunities for collaboration while providing students with modern learning spaces that support academic success and student well being.
This project is about creating a school that will serve our students today and future generations for years to come.
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🎉 BIG HUGE NEWS! 🎉
The Fort Totten Public School District Board has officially approved moving forward with the expansion of the current Four Winds High School CTE/Alternative Building.
This is a major milestone for our school and community. The project is designed to create one unified facility for our PreK Special Needs program and all students in grades 9 through 12.
As planning begins, we are committed to engaging all stakeholder groups throughout the process. Students, families, staff, community members, the Spirit Lake Tribe, Tate Topa Tribal School, and other partners will have opportunities to provide input as we work together to create a facility that meets the needs of current and future generations.
This is just the beginning. We look forward to sharing more details throughout the week as we take this exciting step toward the future of Four Winds High School. Stays tuned for more exciting details!!
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Fort Totten Public School Board Agenda
Special School Board Meeting
12:00 pm July 22, 2026
Alternative Room Fort Totten Public School
1. Call to Order, Establish Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Building Expansion
a. Project
b. Architect
c. Bond Attorney
4. Approve Contracts
a. Melissa Keith Sarilla
b. Christina Anderson
5. Adjournment
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JOB OPENING
Fort Totten Public School
Job Position: MTSS Behavior Interventionist
Location: Fort Totten Public School District
Four Winds Public High School
Supervisor: Principal
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Starting Base $51,300
Benefits: Insurance package Single Medical, Dental, Vision with low deductibles
Retirement Both sides of TFFR paid
Sick leave 15 days (120 hours) carryover 150 days
Personal leave 5 days (40 hours) carryover 16 hours
Life Insurance with AD/D addition $25,000/$25,000
Cafeteria Plan
Employment: 2026-2027 School Year
Qualifications:
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a valid North Dakota Educator’s Professional Certificate.
Background in Behavior or Special Ed
Must pass a background and drug test.
Must be able to relate well to students, families, staff, and community.
Ability to teach and act as a positive role model.
3+ years of teaching experience, preferred
Knowledge of the implementation of MTSS Framework
Ability to collect and analyze student data
High motivated to serve students with behavioral and mental health needs
Effective collaboration skills to work alongside a team to strengthen the MTSS Framework.
What You'll Do:
• Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions to students within the MTSS Framework
• Ensure systematic implementation of MTSS Framework
• Assist with Students immediate behavior/mental health needs
• Stay Current on evidence-based practices
• Monitor and document weekly student progress for data-based decision-making using an online platform
• Support and coach classroom teachers to implement tiered interventions
• Participates in monthly data dives to identify students in need of supports
• Work collaboratively with MTSS coordinators, dean of students, support staff, and classroom teachers
Job Application
Start date: August 2026
Contact: Business Manager
(701)766-1438
fwhs.business@k12.nd.us
Thank you to everyone who participated in the school board election. A total of 32 votes were cast.
One three-year at-large school board position was up for election. The unofficial results are:
Wanda Stensland Randal: 18 votes
Roanna Demarce: 12 votes
Shantel DuBois: 2 votes
Voters were also asked whether the Benson County Farmers Press should serve as the district's official publication newspaper. The unofficial results are:
Yes: 26 votes
No: 6 votes
These results are unofficial until the Fort Totten Public School District Board canvasses and certifies the election results at its June 22 meeting. Official results will be published following board certification.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our election workers, Joanne Smith, Carolyn Black, Roanna Demarce, and Joanne Afraid Of Hawk, for their time and service in helping ensure a smooth and successful election.
Thank you to all candidates, election workers, and community members for participating in the election process and supporting our schools.
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Vote at Four Winds High School CTE Building
Joint Board Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Alternative Room Fort Totten Public School
1. Call to Order, Establish Quorum
a. Tribal School
b. Public School
2. Approve Agenda
3. Items for Discuss and Action
a. Cognia
i. Diagnostic Review
b. ND A+ Data
i. Tribal
ii. Public School
c. Building Expansion Update
d. End of Year Reflection
i. Progress, Concerns, Future
e. Next Joint Meeting October 7, 2026 1:00 p.m.
4. Adjournment Special Meeting
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Regular School Board Meeting
12:00 pm June 3, 2026
Alternative Room Fort Totten Public School
1. Call to Order, Establish Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comments on Agenda items only
4. Student Outcome Progress Monitoring: Goal 3- Choice Ready The percentage graduates identified as choice ready will increase for 63% in September 2023 to 80% in September 2028. (April 2026-5%)
a. Goal Progress Measure 3.1 The percentage of students exiting 9th grade with a 4 year rolling plan will increase form 13% in June 2023 to 85% in June 2028. (April 2026: 5%)
b. Goal Progress Measure 3.2 The percentage of students Military Ready as measured by ASVAB will increase from 11% in June 2023 to 50% in June 2028. (May 2026: 5%)
5. Consent Agenda
a. Approve Minutes
i. 05-06-2026 Regular Meeting
b. Financials
i. Approve Bills
ii. Approve Financial Report
iii. Revenue Report
iv. Manual Journal Entries
c. Approve English Language Learner Plan
d. Open Enrollment Approval
6. Items for Discuss and Action
a. Adopt Policy GCB Graduation Exercises Policy
b. ND School Board Association Membership
c. Request for Proposals for Architecture and Design for Building Expansion
d. Approve Out of State Travel for Building Committee Members to Duluth
e. Review and Accept Quarterly Internal Fraud Risk Assessment
f. Harrington Resignation
7. Next Meeting-June 25, 2026 to Certify Election, Annual Meeting July 3, 2026
8. Adjournment
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Annual Election of the Fort Totten School District #30
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Polls will be open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Alternative/CTE Building, 7268 Highway 57 Fort Totten, North Dakota.
The following official will be elected:
At Large School Board Member(s): One (1) for three (3) years
The following question will be voted on: School Board Minutes should be published in the Benson County Farmers Press, official newspaper of the district










