Opening day teacher workshop, what a great team. New teacher signing ceremony, welcome to our school district.
about 1 month ago, Chris Triggs
Heather Rostenbach -  Pre-Kindergarten
McKenzie Striefel - Kindergarten
Tehia Stoddardt- 2nd Grade
Deb Hornung - Music
Jackie Lampert - 6th Grade
Amanda Berg - Elementary Secretary
Christine Hert-Triggs - Counselor/Student Support
Jessie Kerlin - Physical Education

Pingree-Buchanan School Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
7:00am - Pingree-Buchanan High School

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/arf-dtnr-zbv

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 413-998-6113‬

PIN: ‪154 687 199#‬


I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Determine Quorom

IV. Recognize Guests/Public Discussion(Request)

V. Approval of Agenda (motion)

VI. Approval of Minutes (motion) - July 11th, 2025

VII. Bills/Financial Report (Ingebretson)
A. Carryover dollars
B. 2025-26 Preliminary Budget.
C. Taxable Valuation - 24-25/25-26
D. Approval of Bills – Motion
E. Approval of Financials - Motion


VIII. Communications

A. K - 12 Principal/Activities Director
B. Superintendent
C. President
D. Committee updates/set meeting dates

VII. New Business

A. PTA (Krapp/Uehran)
B. Tuition Levy/James Valley Tuition(Triggs/Board)
C. Roof Damage (Triggs)
D. Student Handbook Approval (Triggs)
E. Transportation (Board Discussion)
F. Open Enrollment/Tuition Free-Motion

IX. Adjournment - Next Meeting - Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

about 1 month ago, Chris Triggs
Here is the link for the free and reduced form to be filled out online.

https://www.schoolcafe.com/PINGREEBUCHANAN10
about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer
PTA Meeting - Monday, August 11th, 2025 -
Agenda and Link to join meeting
about 1 month ago, Chris Triggs
PTA Meeting Agenda-Monday
Activities for the Week of August 11th - August 23rd
about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer
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Back to School Letter to Parents
about 1 month ago, Chris Triggs
Welcome Letter Mr. Triggs
This is a reminder to Pingree-Buchanan parents and students who live in Jamestown and have signed up for transportation. Please check your email about route 1 information. For any parents who have not confirmed their child will require school transport, please call Monday or Tuesday - 701-252-5563.
about 1 month ago, Chris Triggs
Pingree-Buchanan is currently looking for activity workers for the upcoming volleyball season!

We are looking to fill the following positions:
Scorebook
Clock/Score
Book
Libero Tracker
Line Judge #1
Line Judge #2

These are paid positions, and a great way to support our student-athletes while being involved in our school community!

If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Activities Director Lucas Kafer at lucas.kafer@k12.nd.us/701-252-5563.

Thank you for supporting PB Volleyball! Go Thunder!
about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer
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Back-to-School Forms
* You do not need to fill-out the registration form unless your information has changed
about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer
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Welcome Back, Pingree-Buchanan Students and Parents! 👋
We're so excited to welcome you all back for the new school year! The first day of school is just around the corner on Thursday, August 14th.

Back-to-School Events
Join us to meet your teachers and get ready for the year ahead! Bring your school supplies.

When: Tuesday, August 12th, from 5-7 p.m.

Where: Elementary students should go to the Buchanan school.

Students in grades 6-12 should go to the Pingree school.

Important Information
Transportation: Bus route information will be available this Friday, August 8th. Your driver will contact you with your route details. For students on the Jamestown route, please watch for a text or email from Mr. Triggs.

Back-to-School Forms: All necessary forms will be posted on our website by this Friday, August 8th. You can also pick them up at each school during our Back-to-School Night.

We look forward to seeing you all soon for a successful and exciting school year!
about 1 month ago, Chris Triggs

25-26 Fall Elementary Activities

Sign-up Links:

Girls Basketball (Grade 4-6): https://forms.gle/MkxqWXBGt13rprrj9

Boys Basketball (Grade 4-6): https://forms.gle/3s3Yt4o3fmxv85w26

Cross-Country (Grade 3-6): https://forms.gle/3T9wm7mEncrQ3niU7

about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer
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MPB Thunder Volleyball

Game Schedule & Practice Schedule

about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer
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The fall sports seasons are approaching and you can find all the schedules for the upcoming seasons at the following link. https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/documents/athletics%2Factivities/sports-schedules/508362
Also, just a reminder that all students in grades 7-12 participating in sports must have a physical on file with the school prior to the first day of practice.
about 1 month ago, Lucas Kafer

Pingree-Buchanan Public Schools Job Posting

Position: Elementary Paraprofessional

Apply to: Chris Triggs, Superintendent (701-412-6823)

Position begins: August, 2025

Description: Pingree-Buchanan Public Schools is looking for an elementary Paraprofessional. Responsibilities would include supporting teacher duties in the PreK and Kindergarten classrooms. Hourly range - $17-19/hour

Coaching and other advisor opportunities are available.

Applications to be emailed or mailed to Chris Triggs, Superintendent, at:

Chris.Triggs@k12.nd.us or call at 701-412-6823.

Pingree-Buchanan School District
111 Lincoln Ave.
Pingree, ND 58476

Please include a resume, cover letter, and references.

Website: www.pingree-buchanan.k12.nd.us

about 2 months ago, Chris Triggs
PB students 9-12th Grade, we invite you to come in to the high school office on Wed, July 30th and Thurs, July 31st between 8:30-3:30pm to get a printed copy of your class schedule, and/or select elective classes for James Valley and the high school. This includes any online classes you want to register for.
All students grades 10-12th will be attending classes at James Valley periods 3 and 4 unless they are in a music elective.
about 2 months ago, Chris Triggs
Pingree-Buchanan is looking for an Elementary Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in this position, please contact Lucas Kafer at Lucas.kafer@k12.nd.us
about 2 months ago, Lucas Kafer

Our Pingree-Buchanan PTA is hosting a fun event for all in our school community. I am looking forward to meeting the people of this community, and working with our PTA to make programming better for our students.

about 2 months ago, Chris Triggs
Special Event - Pingree-Buchanan PTA - Thursday Night
A special shout-out to Debbie Clemens for her wonderful donation of books to our elementary school! Her generosity means our teachers can put even more fantastic books into the hands of our students, giving them the power to choose what they read.
2 months ago, Chris Triggs
2025-2026 High School Supply List
2 months ago, Lucas Kafer
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2025-2026 School Supply List: Grades PK-6
2 months ago, Lucas Kafer
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