Education Hearing

Bps To Host Indigenous Education Public Hearing May 1

Feedback session at central administration building will gather input for upcoming school year

April 28, 2026

BPS to host Indigenous education public hearing May 1

Bismarck Public Schools will host an Indigenous Education Title VI and Johnson O’Malley public hearing and feedback session on May 1, according to event materials. The session is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. at the BPS Central Administration Building, 128 Soo Line Drive.

Organizers said the event will gather input and feedback for the upcoming school year. The session is open to the public and encourages community participation, according to the flyer.

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