About the Instructor
Dr. Mike Bitz has worked in education for over 30 years and is currently superintendent of Mandan Public Schools, a district with over 4,000 students and budget of over $48 million. He previously served as superintendent in Hillsboro and Milnor, and North Sargent Public Schools, giving him with insight into school district operations in rural environments. He received his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota in 2008.
Important Course Dates
Course meeting date: September 26, 2024
Course time: 12:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Course meeting location: Career Academy, Multipurpose Room A
Final assignment due date: TBD, 2024
Syllabus
Introduction to School Operations Syllabus
Presentation
Introduction to School Operations Presentation
Resources
State Automated Reporting System – STARS Online Reporting System:https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/dpi/stars/Login.aspx
Education Practices and Standards Board Educator Lookup and ND Teach: http://www.nd.gov/espb/
ND School District Financial Accounting and Reporting Manual: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/sites/www/files/documents/SFO/NDSDFARM2021.pdf
Child Nutrition Program: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Federal Programs: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/education-programs/federal-title-programs
ND DPI Forms: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/forms/
Web Grants: https://nddpi.grants.nd.gov/index.do
NDCC 15.1-07 School Districts: http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t15-1c07.pdf
NDCC 15.01-09 School Boards: http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t15-1c09.pdf
Mandan School Board AG Response
Final Assessment
The final assessment for this class will be worth a total of 50 points. The instructor will provide you with guidance on this final assessment during class. Your completed final assessment must be returned via email to the instructor via email by TBD, 2024.
- Business Manager Calendar Sample 1
- Business Manager Calendar Sample 2
Questions
Questions about the course? Email: mike.bitz@msd1.org
Where to stay? A room block has been reserved at the Home2Suites for September 25-27. Call the hotel directly: 701-751-3400, don’t select an option (just stay on the line, front desk agent at the hotel will pick up), mention NDSBA group block – or Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BISNDHT&groupCode=CHTMMM&arrivaldate=2024-09-25&departuredate=2024-09-27&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Reservation must be made by September 6, 2024, 11:59PM. After this date, rooms are subject to availability and group rate will not be available.
se area are: Home2Suites
Meals: Light breakfast, refreshments, and lunch will be provided on both days of the New Student Training.
Directions to the Career Academy: 1221 College Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501. There are parking lots surrounding the building.