Scranton Public School

This is very humbling to announce as I know any awards received are a total team effort. We have the best students, teachers, staff, and parents around. I accept this award on behalf of all of you. Thank you everyone for focusing on providing the best education possible for our students!

Business Manager/Secretary Job Opening for 2025-2026 School Year Scranton Public School Business Manager/Secretary Position Scranton Public School District will be filling the business manager/secretary position for the 2025-2026 school year. The full-time position will begin July 1, 2025. There will be training that must be completed in February of 2025 and some part-time work this spring semester will be available to help prepare for the position. Job Summary: The Business Manager oversees the financial and administrative operations of Scranton Public School. This role ensures compliance with state and federal laws, manages the school’s budget, and supports the overall mission of providing quality education to students. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Management: a. Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Superintendent and School Board. b. Oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and investments. c. Prepare financial reports and present them to the School Board and other stakeholders. d. Ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements, including mill levy certification. e. Maintain a filing system for requisitions, purchase orders, and accounts of the District. 2. Audit and Compliance: a. Coordinate and prepare for annual audits. b. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with North Dakota Century Code and other relevant regulations. c. Implement internal controls to safeguard school assets. 3. Human Resources: a. Manage employee benefits, payroll, and personnel records. b. Ensure compliance with labor laws and school policies. 4. Procurement and Inventory: a. Oversee the procurement process, including bidding and purchasing of goods and services. b. Maintain an accurate inventory of school assets and supplies. 5. Administrative Support: a. Prepare board packets and other materials for School Board meetings. b. Maintain district records and ensure they are accessible and up-to-date. c. Compute district enrollment projections. d. Assistance with Powerschool schedules. e. Provide administrative support to the Superintendent and other school administrators. f. Attend meetings as assigned by Board or requested by Superintendent and record minutes of all meetings at which required to attend. g. Maintain record on open enrollments, out-of-district students, and tuitioned students. h. Respond to open records requests. Qualifications: · Certification as a School Business Manager in North Dakota (or willingness to obtain certification). · Accounting background or experience. · Strong knowledge of state and federal laws related to school finance and administration. · Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. · Proficiency in financial software and data management systems. Working Conditions: · Full-time 12-month position with occasional evening · Office environment · Competitive Pay and Benefits Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Superintendent Kelly Pierce. This position will remain open until filled. Scranton Public School PO Box 126 Scranton ND 58653 kelly.pierce@k12.nd.ud 701-275-8266

Congratulations! To the girls on the victory last night! Boys' Basketball The C, B and A teams play in Bowman tonight starting at 4:00. Scranton will be picked up at 2:30. Please dismiss at 2:15. Good luck! Wrestling Good luck to our wrestlers in the Hettinger Classic today and tomorrow! All State Auditions Good luck to Ali B. and Phoenix auditioning today! Choice Ready Meeting The High School Parent Meeting on Choice Ready that was scheduled for January 15th, will be rescheduled to January 22nd at 6:00 p.m., due to the rescheduling of the school board meeting. Quote of the Day "January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow." — Sara Coleridge

Daily Announcements, January 9, 2025 Wrestling The wrestlers have a mixer tonight in Hettinger starting at 5:00. Go Night Hawks! Girls' Basketball The B and A teams play in Bison tonight starting at 5:00. Please dismiss at 2:30 to depart at 2:45. Good luck Night Hawks! Quote of the Day "Only the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed. The rest is up to you." ~ David T. Fagan

Scranton School will start on time! Roads have a glaze of light snow on them and travel speeds are reduced. Buses will make the routes but will reduce speed as needed. Drive safely everyone and let's have a great day at school!

Just went for a little drive. I am thinking in the morning I may need some road reports from any Scranton School Stakeholders. I'll be getting out early to check roads, but as always, it is a big school district and the roads can be much different from one side of the district to the other. Do not hesitate to text me in the morning with some road reports so I can make the best decision possible for our students and bus drivers. 701-523-6166

Soups and Hoops!

Due to the weather forecast and road conditions, the school board meeting scheduled for tonight, January 8 2025, is postponed to January 15 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Daily Announcements, January 8, 2025 Congratulations! To the State FFA participants on your accomplishments yesterday, and to state winner, Karady Evans! Youth Group For grades 7-12 meets tonight at 6:30 at the senior center. Quote of the Day "Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself." - Anonymous

We have a State Champion in Public Speaking at State FFA. Congratulations to Karady Evans on a great accomplishment!

FFA Some of the FFA students are at the state conference in Bismarck today. Boys' Basketball The C, B and A teams play Lemmon in Hettinger tonight starting at 4:30. Please dismiss at 2:45 for departure at 3:00. Good luck guys! Girls' Basketball The B and A teams play at Harding County tonight starting at 5:30. Scranton will be picked up by Hettinger at 3:30. Good luck ladies! Quote of the Day "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." ~ Victor Hugo

January 2025, Menu

The girls basketball game v. Faith has been rescheduled to January 21 starting at 5:30. The boys basketball game has been rescheduled to February 11 starting at 5:30.

Daily Announcements, January 6, 2025 Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great break! Quote of the Day "January is a time of renewal, a chance to embrace the new". ~ Anonymous

The boys and girls double header against Faith tonight has been postponed due to bad weather and poor road conditions.

Boys basketball schedule for over break until game vs. Belfield on January 2 Open gym will be in Scranton on Monday at 10:00 am. Practice schedule for break: All Practices in Hettinger. December 27 6:00 PM December 28 10:00 AM December 30 6:00 PM December 31 10:00 AM January 2 - game vs Belfield

Congratulations to our JH girls' champions: H/S 45-17 Rich/Tay H/S 38- 23 South Heart H/S 32- 24 Bowman Nice job, ladies! 📷 Deidre Mack

Update: The JH boys' game in Bowman tonight is 4:30, and the bus leaves at 3:00.

Daily Bulletin - Friday, December 20, 2024 Congratulations! To the varsity boys on the Roughrider Tourney win! The Night Hawks will play again Saturday at 4:30 vs. Richardton/Taylor. Go Night Hawks! JH Girls' Basketball Is playing at the South Heart tourney today and tomorrow. They play R/T today at 4:00. The bus leaves at 1:30 to be picked up at the junction. Good luck! JH Boys' BB Will play in the Bowman Tourney today and tomorrow. Today, the bus leaves at 2:00. Good luck guys! Wrestling Is competing in Linton today, and the JH is in Minot. Girls' Basketball The A and B teams play play R/T in Hettinger tonight starting at 5:00. The bus leaves at 3:30. Tomorrow, the A and B teams play in Killdeer starting at 1:30. The bus leaves at 10:30 to be picked up at the junction. Good luck ladies! Last Day! School dismisses at 12:30 for the break. See you January 6. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Quote of the Day "...But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night." ~ Twas the Night Before Christmas

Due to road conditions , Scranton School will be closed today. Please note the following updates: • Elementary School: There will be no virtual learning. • Grades 7–12: Please check your Teams accounts for any updates on classes in periods 3-8. Also make sure you check in to your online courses. • Athletics: Decisions regarding sports travel will be made by noon today. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay tuned for further updates, and please stay home.