Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 a special school election will be held at the Turtle Lake-Mercer School, McLean County, North Dakota to vote on the question of whether or not to approve a change in “Article VI-Provisions of Plan”, “C- Concerning the School District and the School Board”, of the Reorganization Plan for the Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District No. 72, as amended in 2015, with one of the following options to be approved:

OPTION 1: THE DISTRICT SHALL BE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH A SCHOOL BOARD CONSISTING OF FIVE (5)) MEMBER ELECTED BY THE VOTERS AT LARGE FOR 3 YEAR TERMS.

OPTION 2: NO CHANGE TO THE REORGANIZATION PLAN AS AMENDED IN 2015

Polls Hours: Polls will be open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM.

By order of the School Board of Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District No. 72.

Dated April 24, 2023

Susan Davis

Business Manager

Absentee Voting Procedure - click here

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OUR Mission: The mission of Turtle Lake - Mercer School is to provide students a learning opportunity in a safe environment, to become productive citizens. OUR Vision: We will create a community of lifelong learners in collaboration with our school, parents, and community. In a safe and caring environment, we will engage students in meaningful and relevant educational experiences. Graduates will be critical thinkers who can solve problems and effectively communicate, striving for their full potential in an ever-changing world. OUR Values: Excellence is expected: Growth, Responsibility, Respect, Commitment.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Turtle-Lake Mercer School District supports the provision of Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Turtle Lake - Mercer Public School does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator - Mrs. Sheila Schlafmann, Superintendent – sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us, P.O. Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575, (701)448-2365 ext. 102.

504 Coordinator - Mr. Kurt Ziebarth, Principal - kurt.ziebarth@k12.nd.us, P.O. Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575, (701)448-2365 ext. 104.