Williston Basin School District 007

What Williston Basin School District 007 does

Williston Basin School District #7 (WBSD7) is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of North Dakota, serving approximately 4,500+ students across Pre-K through Grade 12 in Williston, North Dakota. Formed in 2021 through the merger of two previously separate Williston districts, WBSD7 operates seven elementary schools, Williston Middle School Central Campus (WMSCC), and Williston High School, with the new Sloulin Elementary (600+ capacity) and ASB Pre-K Center both opening Fall 2026. The district runs on an integrated conventional edtech stack: Infinite Campus (replacing PowerSchool in 2026 via North Dakota's BRIDGE initiative) as the Student Information System; ParentSquare synced to the SIS for school-to-home communication across 50+ languages; MySchoolBucks and MealViewer for food services; StopFinder via Harlow's Transportation for bus tracking; Raptor for visitor security; ClassLink/CoyoNet for SSO; IncidentIQ for IT support; and Google Classroom for virtual learning days.

Pedagogically, WBSD7 implements the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) strengths-based school improvement framework district-wide across K-12, with documented outcomes in math/reading score gains, chronic absenteeism reduction, teacher retention improvement, and disciplinary suspension reduction. The district is also investing in CTE pathways (e.g., a UND CONNECT-funded Energy Education Workshop), the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant program, and a Guaranteed Viable Curriculum framework with power standards across disciplines. Two schools (WHS and WMSCC) were identified for Targeted Support and Improvement under ESSA for 2024-2025.

Revenue is generated through a public funding model: property tax levies within district boundaries (including a 2024 bond-supported 9.93 mill increase), state aid, federal grants (including CLSD), and ancillary fees such as meal pricing ($2.00-$5.00 by grade level and adult status, with free/reduced eligibility up to 225% of federal poverty level). The district secured a $35 million bond referendum in April 2024 with 65.9% voter approval, supplemented by $20 million from Building Funds for a $55 million total project funding Sloulin Elementary. There is no private equity, venture capital, or corporate ownership interest; governance is by an elected school board.

Name

Williston Basin School District 007

Legal name

Williston Basin School District #7

Website

https://willistonschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Williston Basin School District #7 is a public K-12 school district in Williston, North Dakota, serving approximately 4,500+ Pre-K through Grade 12 students across multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, funded primarily by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary school services
• Secondary education programs
• Student transportation services
• School meal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Williston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source through property tax levies within district boundaries. The 2024 bond referendum authorized $35 million bond with 9.93 mills increase ($44.64/year per $100,000 property value). District contributes $20 million from Building Funds toward new school construction.
2. Transportation Services (Contracted): Busing services provided at no cost to families through contracted partnership with Harlow's Transportation. District coordinates and funds transportation as part of operational services.
3. Meal Program Revenue: School meal sales with pricing: PK-8 breakfast $2.00/lunch $3.00, 9-12 breakfast $2.25/lunch $3.25, adults breakfast $3.00/lunch $5.00. Free and reduced meals available based on income eligibility (up to 225% federal poverty level).
4. Grant Funding: External funding from state and federal programs including Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, UND CONNECT program funding ($5,000 Energy Education Workshop), and various education initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Williston Basin School District #7 operates public K-12 schools in Williston, North Dakota, providing comprehensive educational services including academic instruction, athletics and activities, special education, English learner programs, counseling, and behavioral health support. The district serves approximately 4,500+ students across multiple elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with contracted student transportation and food services. WBSD7 is expanding capacity with the new Sloulin Elementary School and ASB Pre-K Center opening Fall 2026, funded by a $35 million bond referendum.

Product overview

Williston Basin School District #7 is a public K-12 school district serving Williston, North Dakota. The district operates multiple educational programs and uses several integrated technology platforms: the Infinite Campus Student Information System (replacing PowerSchool in 2026) for grades, attendance, and enrollment; ParentSquare for school-to-home communication; MealViewer and MySchoolBucks for food services; StopFinder via Harlow's Transportation for bus services; Raptor Security System for visitor management; IncidentIQ for IT support; ClassLink/CoyoNet for single sign-on; and BARR framework for student support. The district is expanding with Sloulin Elementary School opening Fall 2026 (funded by a 2024 bond referendum) and consolidating Pre-K programs at the ASB Pre-K Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Programs Comprehensive public education from Pre-K through Grade 12, including general academics, special education, English learner programs, gifted services, athletics, co-curricular activities, and counseling services for enrolled students in the Williston, North Dakota area.
• Sloulin Elementary School New elementary school at 1313 6th St W, Williston, ND with 600+ student capacity and K-5 grade configuration. Mascot: Sloulin Aviators. Funded by $35 million bond referendum.
• ASB Pre-K Center Pre-K Center at the ASB Building on Central Campus consolidating all district Pre-K programs under one roof for the district's youngest learners.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation provided at no cost to families through contracted partnership with Harlow's Transportation. Uses StopFinder app for route notifications and tracking. Missouri Ridge and Garden Valley students guaranteed busing.

Quantifiable outcome

• BARR model raises student math and reading scores, decreases chronic absenteeism, increases teacher satisfaction and retention, reduces disciplinary suspensions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of North Dakota (UND)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2025UND CONNECT program awarded $5,000 funding to Teaching Assistant Professor Moones Alamooti for Energy Education Workshop. Workshop will engage 50 junior and senior STEM students through hands-on learning and career exploration in partnership with district schools.
• Williston Basin Career & Technical Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Energy Education Workshop providing career and technical education pathways for high school students. CTE programs support district strategic priorities around innovation and career preparation.
• Harlow's TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted busing services provider for WBSD7 at no cost to families. Uses StopFinder app for route notifications. Transportation capacity grown from 750 (2024-25) to 1,250 (2025-26) to projected 1,700-2,000 (2026-27).
• NDSU Community Counseling ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth counseling services provided at school or home at no cost to students. Part of district behavioral health support network.
• Milestone Health PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth counseling services accessed at school at no cost. Part of district behavioral health support network with parental consent required.
• ConnectUs Therapy (SPARCS Counseling Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPARCS counseling providing weekly sessions at school for 6 weeks at no cost. Part of ConnectUs Therapy services.
• Northern Prairie Community Clinic - UNDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth counseling services through UND providing additional behavioral health support to students at no cost.
• BARR CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationK-12 coaching and training partner providing research-based school improvement framework. BARR model implemented district-wide with proven outcomes in student achievement, attendance, and teacher retention.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict communication platform used for all school-to-home communications, announcements, direct messaging, conference sign-ups, forms, and notifications. Automatically syncs with Infinite Campus student information.
• RSP & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDemographic and enrollment consulting firm providing boundary-setting analysis, enrollment projections, and long-range facilities planning. Created boundary maps for district reconfiguration.
• JLG ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm presenters at bond referendum public meetings. Participated in community engagement for new elementary school design and planning.
• JostensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool photography services provider for picture day at multiple district schools including WHS, WMSCC, Hagan, and McVay.
• LifetouchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool photography services provider for picture day at Garden Valley, Lewis & Clark, Missouri Ridge, Rickard, and Wilkinson schools.
• Williams CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty housing incentive programs offering assistance with new construction, property taxes, permit fees, and neighborhood revitalization to support employee relocation.
• City of WillistonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity housing incentives including affordable housing programs to help builders, buyers, and homeowners with construction costs and property taxes.
• North Dakota Department of TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDDOT provides road conditions and travel information referenced in weather-related school delay and cancellation decisions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fargo Public Schools: Major North Dakota K-12 public district with multi-school footprint and similar reliance on property tax and state funding. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and use of state-mandated SIS/curriculum frameworks.
• Grand Forks Public Schools: North Dakota public K-12 district with similar governance, funding mix, and SIS mandates. Comparable as a same-state peer subject to identical ND DPI accountability, BRIDGE SIS initiative, and funding formula.
• Bismarck Public Schools: Largest K-12 public school district in North Dakota. Comparable as a state-level peer operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools with similar funding structures (property tax + state aid) and accountability frameworks.
• Minot Public Schools: North Dakota K-12 public district also anchored to the Bakken oil-and-gas economy. Highly comparable given similar enrollment growth dynamics, capital expansion needs, and economic-cycle exposure to commodity prices.
• West Fargo Public Schools: Fast-growing North Dakota K-12 public district with extensive new-construction activity and capacity expansion similar to WBSD7's bond-funded Sloulin project.
• Mandan Public Schools: Mid-size North Dakota K-12 public district with similar multi-school structure and reliance on property tax. Comparable as a same-state peer navigating the Infinite Campus BRIDGE transition.
• Dickinson Public Schools: Western North Dakota K-12 public district with energy-economy linkages similar to Williston. Comparable in facility expansion needs, bond history, and enrollment growth driven by oil-sector migration.

Others

• Apptegy: Vendor providing the district's website, communications, and content platform. Comparable as an enabling technology partner whose tools support WBSD7's community engagement and family communications.

Broad incumbents

• PowerSchool: Legacy student information system provider for WBSD7 prior to the 2026 Infinite Campus migration. Comparable as the broader incumbent SIS vendor whose platform defined district workflows that must be transitioned.
• Cognia: International education accreditation body that accredits WBSD7 and thousands of other districts. Comparable as the broader incumbent governing quality standards that WBSD7's programs and outcomes are measured against.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WillistonBSD7
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7
• Facebookfacebook.com/willistonschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/willistonschools

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Profiles5 records

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