A. Call To Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Public Comment
D. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
E. Review financials
F. Approve Bills
G. Principals Report
H. Additions to the Agenda
Agenda
1. VoTech Update
2. Policies
3. Transportation
4. School Board Convention
5. Superintendent Evaluation
6. Building and Grounds
a. Executive Session - Pursuant to NDCC Sec. 44-04-(19.1)-(19.2), the governing body will obtain its attorney’s consultation and advice regarding the risks, strengths, or weaknesses of an action or negotiating strategy, and/or regarding reasonably predictable civil litigation.
7. Informational Items
8. November Board Meeting Date
To place an item on the Agenda you are asked to call the Superintendent or Board President at least one week prior to the meeting.
It’s Pajama/Hat Day TOMORROW! 🧢
Wear your comfiest pajamas or your coolest hat for a fun end to the week.
FUNDRAISER ALERT!
The Litchville‑Marion Student Council is kicking off this year’s Pop Tab Fundraiser!
Each class, PreK-12th, will collect pop tabs October 1 through November 23, and the class with the most wins their choice of a Pizza Party 🍕 or an Ice Cream Sundae Bar 🍨
Start saving those tabs!!
📚💖Dolly Day is tomorrow!
Students will get 30 minutes of dedicated reading time to enjoy their favorite book ~ whether it’s a chapter book, a comic, or a story they love returning to. A perfect way to remember Dolly for her lifelong mission of spreading the joy of reading.
We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their Dolly‑inspired outfits and celebrating a great day of reading at Litchville‑Marion!
Notice of Litchville-Marion Tax Meeting
Date of Meeting: September 14th, 2026
Time of Meeting: 6:00 PM
Location of Meeting: 104 2nd St. Marion, ND 58466 Conference Room
Location where the budget can be reviewed: 104 2nd St., Marion, ND 58466
Litchville-Marion Administration Office contact: Renee Bowen, Superintendent
Mindy Smith, Business Manager
A. Call To Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Public Comment
D. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
E. Review financials
F. Approve Bills
G. Principals Report
H. Additions to the Agenda
AGENDA
1. VoTech Update
2. Policy
3. Annual Financial Report
4. Annual Compliance Report
5. General Budget Approval
6. Certificate of Levy- Final Approval
7. School Board Convention
8. Building and Grounds
a. Executive Session – Pursuant to NDCC Sec. 44-04-(19.1)-(19.2), the governing body will obtain its attorney’s consultation and advice regarding the risks, strengths, or weaknesses of an action or negotiating strategy, and/or regarding reasonably predictable civil litigation.
9. Informational Items
10. October Board Meeting Date
11. Adjourn
To place an item on the Agenda you are asked to call the Superintendent or Board President at least one week prior to the meeting.
Litchville‑Marion is excited to share that Bumpa's Ice Cream Truck will be visiting the school tomorrow at 1:30 PM to serve a sweet treat to our students and staff.
A huge thank‑you to the LM PTO for making this fun surprise possible!
The Litchville-Marion School Board has tentatively set an Athletic Committee Meeting for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the LaMoure Public School, located at 105 6th Avenue SE LaMoure, ND 58458.
A. Call To Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Public Comment
D. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
E. Review financials
F. Approve Bills
G. Principals Report
H. Additions to the Agenda
AGENDA
1. Vo tech center
2. Transportation
3. Federal Consolidated Application- Budget
4. Budget update
5. Certificate of Levy- Update
6. Non-Tuition Agreement
7. Personnel
8. Building update
a. Executive Session – Pursuant to NDCC Sec. 44-04-(19.1)-(19.2), the governing body will obtain its attorney’s consultation and advice regarding the risks, strengths, or weaknesses of an action or negotiating strategy, and/or regarding reasonably predictable civil litigation.
9. Informational Items
10. September Board Meeting Date: September 14, 2026 6:00 Tax meeting
11. Adjourn
To place an item on the Agenda you are asked to call the Superintendent or Board President at least one week prior to the meeting.
Pre‑Registration for Grades 10-12!
We know it’s short notice, but we will be welcoming 10th–12th grade students and parents to the school this Wednesday, August 5th, from 2:00-6:00 PM for pre‑registration.
If you’re unable to attend during that time, feel free to call the school to schedule a time to stop in and get registered.
We can hardly believe it’s that time of year again! 🎒✨
Join us for Back to School Night on August 12th from 5:30-7:00 PM at the school.
We’re excited to welcome everyone back and kick off a great year together!
All full Athletic Schedules are posted on our school website under Documents → Athletic Schedule, but here’s a quick overview of upcoming practices and meetings as we kick off the fall season.
Reminder: Sports physicals must be turned in by your first practice.
⛳ Girls Golf (Grades 7–12)
First Practice: August 3 @ 7 PM
Location: Memorial Park Country Club
🏈 Varsity Football (Grades 9–12)
Player/Parent Meeting: August 5 @ 5:30 PM - LaMoure Public School
First Practice: August 6 @ 6 AM - practice field behind the school.
🏃 Cross Country (Grades 7–12)
Parent & Athlete Meeting: August 10 @ 7 PM - LaMoure School
Practice will follow the meeting.
🏈 Jr. High Football (Grades 7–8)
First Practice: August 10 @ 4 PM
Location: Practice field behind the school.
🏐 Jr. High & Varsity Volleyball (Grades 7–12)
First Practice: August 17 @ 4 PM - LaMoure Public School
Parent/Player meeting will follow practice.
🏐 Elementary Volleyball (Grades 5-6)
First practice: August 19th 4PM - Litchville-Marion School
🐺 Wolfpack Football (Grades 4-6)
Registration & Equipment Handout: August 5 from 5:30–6:30 PM - Townsend Field
First Practice: August 10, 6:30–8 PM - practice field behind the school
Agenda:
1. Buildings and Grounds
a. Executive Session – Pursuant to NDCC Sec. 44-04-(19.1)-(19.2), the governing body will obtain its attorney’s consultation and advice regarding the risks, strengths, or weaknesses of an action or negotiating strategy, and/or regarding reasonably predictable civil litigation.
Welcome to Litchville-Marion! ❤️📚
We’re excited to introduce Grace Daugherty, our new High School English Teacher! She brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping students grow as readers and writers.
Let’s give her a warm LM welcome!
📚 2026–27 School Supply Information
Class supply lists for Kindergarten–6th Grade have now been posted below. Families can review each grade’s list to prepare for the upcoming school year.
This year, our PTO has generously provided scissors, pencils, tissues, and paper towels for all elementary classrooms. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
For Grades 7–12, there is no official supply list, but students may find the following items helpful throughout the year:
Notebooks for classwork and organization
Headphones or earbuds (wired only - no Bluetooth)
Indoor gym shoes - required for 7th–9th Grade students
Please join us in welcoming Derrick Bopp to Litchville‑Marion!
Mr. Bopp will be teaching High School Math, and he’s eager to meet our students, connect with families, and jump into the school year.
We’re thrilled to have him on board for the 2026–27 school year!
Please help us welcome Lilly Linebaugh as our new Pre‑K Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year! This is a special full‑circle moment, as Lilly is a Class of 2025 Litchville‑Marion graduate returning to the district she calls home. We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to the classroom!
The Litchville-Marion School Board has tentatively set the regular Board Meeting for Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Litchville-Marion School Building Conference room, located at 104 2nd St Marion, ND, 58466. The tentative Agenda is:
Old Business
1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment
4. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
5. Review financials for June
6. Business Manager’s Report for 2025-26
7. Approve Bills
8. Additions to the Agenda
9. Adjourn Old Board
New Business
10. Organization of New Board
Election of Officers - President & Vice President
Monthly Meeting Schedule
11. Designate Authorized Representative for the following Programs
Federal Title I-
Federal Title II-
Federal Title IV-
Asbestos Management
Homeless and Foster Care Coordinator
English Second Language
Section 504
Institutional Authority for School Immunization Law
Special Education Board Appointment-
12. Designation of Funds and Investing
13. Review Deposit Protection, Bond Coverage, and Pledge of Assets
14. Designate Official Newspaper
15. Fee Schedule of 2026-27
16. School Board Committees
17. Back to School Information
18. Buildings & Grounds
Executive Session – Pursuant to NDCC Sec. 44-04-(19.1)-(19.2), the governing body will obtain its attorney’s consultation and advice regarding the risks, strengths, or weaknesses of an action or negotiating strategy, and/or regarding reasonably predictable civil litigation
19. Business Manager July Report and Bills
20. Budgeting for 2026-27
21. Certificate of Levy
22. Transportation
23. Personnel
24. Policy
25. Informational Items
26. August Meeting Date
27. Adjournment
To place an item on the Agenda, you are asked to call the Superintendent or Board President at least one week prior to the meeting.
Tentative Agenda:
1. Personnel