Public School Initial Approval Form

Public School Initial Approval Form - New School Opening
Instructions for Completing This Form:

Public schools requesting initial approval for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to open a new school for the upcoming academic year must complete this form in its entirety. This form must be submitted by April 1 of each year.
Section A - School Identification
School Name
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Website
Section B - Administration and Contact
Primary Contact Name
Title/Position
Contact Phone/Cell
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address
example@example.com

Section C - Operational Information
Effective Date/School Year

MonthDayYear
Date
Grades Offered

Pre-KKindergartenGrades K-8Grades 1-6Grades 6-8Grades 7-8Grades 9-12
If you intend to implement a phased expansion of your grade offerings, please provide a summary to include the additional grade(s) and effective school year(s). Attached school board minutes must also include this information.
Section D - Supporting Documentation
Upload your school's dated and signed board minutes indicating the approval of a new school.

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Upload a valid Fire Marshal Report.

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Exceptions

All schools are expected to comply with statutory requirements for school approval. In exceptional circumstances, when substantial and documented efforts have been undertaken yet a specific requirement remains unmet, those exceptions must be clearly noted. Please provide a detailed summary of the actions taken toward compliance, accompanied by relevant documentation supporting those efforts. The NDDPI will review all documented exceptions and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.
Please note exceptions below:
Section F - Certification/Signature
I hereby certify that the school complies with all statutory requirements for school approval as outlined in the North Dakota Century Code and North Dakota Administrative Code, except for specific items noted above.

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Public School Initial Approval Form - New School Opening