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The Fargo Education Association Meets with Fargo School Board To Discuss New Contract

The two organizations have been meeting since the contract ended last July, but haven't been able to reach an agreement on salary.

January 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The Fargo Education Association is willing to agree to the terms set by the Fargo School Board, but are hopeful that they can come to an agreement on salary and a two-year contract. They say a two year contract would give them more time to focus on other initiatives. “We’re excited to start to build that bridge with the…

Fargo Teachers Union Takes Board to Court Over Stalled Talks

The teachers want a judge to order the board to resume contract talks.

September 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The union representing public school teachers in North Dakota’s largest city is taking the school board to court over a stalemate on contract negotiations. The Fargo Education Association believes the board broke state law by declaring an impasse without union approval. The teachers want a judge to order the board to resume contract talks. Teacher safety and pay are…

Fargo School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract With Pay Raise

The salary increases to $210,000 and is pro-rated for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year.

April 10, 2019

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Rupak GandhiFARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The Fargo School Board has approved a $10,000 raise and extended the contract of Fargo Superintendent Rupak Gandhi. The salary increases to $210,000 and is pro-rated for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. The raise includes a percentage increase that will be determined by the school board. Gandhi’s contract is being extended through June…

New American Candidates Discuss Progress of June Election with Supporters

Nyamal Dei, Abidwale Sharif, and Matuor Alier ran for positions on Fargo, West Fargo School Boards

August 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The local elections this past June proved to be historic for members of the New American community in the metro. Three New Americans ran for positions in both Fargo and West Fargo, the most in recent memory. Nyamal Dei and Abdiwale Sharif threw their names in the hat for the Fargo School Board, while Matour Alier campaigned to…

Fargo School Board Members Host Appreciation Picnic for its Staff

Employees were thanked with grilled hamburgers and all of the traditional picnic sides

August 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– Fargo School Board members are thanking its staff for their hard work! Fargo School Board members hosted its annual appreciation picnic at Oak Grove Park for its summer employees. Employees were thanked with grilled hamburgers, chicken, and all of the traditional picnic sides. Prizes were handed out at the end of the picnic. “Our summer staff, they’re working…

Jim Johnson Removed As Fargo School Board President

Member Voted 6-3 To Remove Johnson From His Position

February 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The president of the Fargo School Board has been voted out of his position. Jim Johnson was removed as president by a vote of 6-3 at Tuesday’s school board meeting. A motion was made to remove Johnson from his role due to a violation over written and verbal exchanges between Johnson and other board members and the…