State Mandated Planning

15.1-07-26. School district demographics - Long-term planning process.

1. Between January first and June thirtieth of every even-numbered year, the board of each school district shall invite the public to participate in a planning process addressing the effects that demographics might have on the district in the ensuing three-year and five-year periods, and specifically addressing potential effects on:

a. Academic and extracurricular programs;
b. Instructional and administrative staffing;
c. Facility needs and utilization; and
d. District tax levies.

2. At the conclusion of the planning process, the board shall prepare a report, publish a notice in the official newspaper of the district indicating that the report is available, and make the report available upon request.