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Cardiologists warn of iPhone 12 usage forpeople with defibrillators or pacemakers

Relief bill includes aid forMINOT, N.D. - U.S.lawmak-

ers passed what they are callingthe largest investment in Nativeprograms in history.

The $31.2 billion investmentis part of the 1.9 trillion-dollarCorona virus Relief Bill passedby the U.S. House Wednesday.

Of that $31.2 billion, $20 bil-lion will go towards tribal gov-ernments across the country tohelp stabilize safety net pro-

grams and stimulate economicrecovery.

And $6 billion will go towardshealth systems in Indigenouscommunities to cover the costsof needs like COVID vaccinesand tests.

MHA Chairman Mark Foxsaid he is pleased the bill ispassed, and now it's all aboutmaking sure it is distributed tocommunities accurately and

timely."It's the largest ever single ap-

propriation it's just how is thisdisseminated out how are weable to use it is really where theproof will be in the pudding,"said Chairman Fox.

President Joe Biden signed thebill into law Thursday.

Chairman Fox said Tribal gov-ernments may need to apply toget a portion of the aid.

Cardiologists are saying thenew iPhone 12 and the chargercan be dangerous for some pa-tients.

Heart Rhythm Society is say-ing people who have defibrilla-tors or pacemakers should takeprecautions when using the newtechnology.

The new latest phone and thewireless charger have magneticrings to connect.

But CHI St. Alexius'Interventional Cardiologist saysthe magnet switches the tool intosafety mode."If they have a defibrillator, if

it's not checked by a rep or byan electric physiologist or cardi-ologist who's fluent in pacemak-ers, their defibrillator will stayturned off. So if they go into afatal arrhythmia they will not re-ceive the benefit of that life-sav-ing therapy," said MichaelFIisak.

Dr. Flisak says the best option

Congratulations Turtle Mountain Middle SchoolParents/Guardians/Students!! !

Grade 6: Nathan Azure, LillianBearcub, Rowdy Bercier,Ranger Blue, Bradly Bruce,Kingston Brunelle, J arellChampagne, LoganCharbonneau, Dakota CrowGhost, Tyler Davis, TayvenDeCoteau, Malaki Feather,Sophie Frederick, Kass Hamley,Caylee Keplin, Alexis LaVallie,Hennesey La Vallie, KallenLeBeau, Jason Longie, VatelMalaterre, Michael McCloud,Ezra Morin, Keaton Nadeau,Skye Norton, Karli Poitra,Thailyn Poitra, Darian Peltier-Rishling, Naiyah St. Germaine,Ayona Thomas, Robert Upton,Keyrah Vandal, JukotaWhitebody, David Wilkie

Grade 7: Mason Allery, AirinAzure, Joziah Azure, StacyAzure, Dailynn Baker, AdenBelgarde, Mylee Belgarde,Harley Bercier, KaitlynBrunelle, Tiana Davis, TyleeDavis, Hallie DeCoteau,Scheyer DeCoteau, MichaelGourneau, Kiira Hamley,Emma LaFloe, Jyllian Parker,Emberlyn Poitra, Jersey Short,Sadie Short, Benjamin Trottier,Jordan Trottier, RaphaelTrottier, Chase Wilkie,Jamieson Wilkie, Landen ZasteGrade 8: Ryzon Allery, TreyBaker, Wyatt Belgarde, Kenzie

It is the TMMS honor to an-nounce our 202012021 honorstudents for the 1st quarter. Thepandemic has caused many in-terruptions within our educationthis past year. The followingstudents have battled throughthese interruptions and exceed-ed expectations to what hasbeen a different year of educa-tion for us all. We want to thankall parents/guardians for the ud-nerstanding and supportthroughout this school year. Wewill be contacting you for someadded incentive for your child'shard work and dedication.

Brunelle, Kirsten Davis, KalvinGladue, Kenyon Gourneau,Tairyn Grant, Kayden Lambert,Emilyn LaRocque, KenzieLaVallie, McKenzie Ledoux,Taryn Marion, IsabellaMcCarty, Kelsey Morin,Kayanna Parisien, SofiaParisien, Brayden Starr

is to keep your phone and charg-er as far away from the areayour defibrillator or pacemakeris located.

ND Dept. ofCorrections toresume In-personvisitations

1st & 2nd Quarter Studentson the B-Honor Roll

Grade 6: Makayla Azure,Quinie Azure, Kylesha Grant,Patrick Hall, Miia Hamley,Serenity Houle, Shaylyn Morin,Edison Short, Kaylob Thomas,Wea Trottier, Irelei Zen

TURTLE MOUNTAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY T.D.U.E.A TRIBALL Y DESIGNA TED HOUSING ENTITY

P.O. BOX 620·114 mile S. on Hwy. #5' Belcourt. ND 58316-06;'0Telephone 701-477-5673 Administration Office Fax 701-477-3247

Inmates will be able to havein-person visitors by the end ofMarch if certain precautions arefollowed.

The North Dakota Departmentof Corrections andRehabilitation made the an-nouncement Friday for all facili-ties beginning the week ofMarch 29.

Each facility will have specif-ic guidelines, however, all willfollow the same basic rules: Youmust have a negative COVIDtest prior to visiting, only oneadult visitor is allowed at a timeand they will have their temper-ature taken. Masks are required.

Interim Director DaveKrabbenhoft says allowing theresidents the chance to have in-person visitation will bring asmall sense of normalcy.

1st & 2nd Quarter Studentswith a 4.00GPAJob Announcement

Grade 7: Thomas Azure,Miriah Bercier, Tayan Davis,Colin DeCoteau, PrincessDelorme, Shae Grant, KenleyHamley, Ricky LaFountain,Talon Morin, Aisha Nadeau.Jaelyn Schroeder, Vayla St.Claire, Takoda Wickerham

Grade 6: Kaylub Gourneau,Xylia LaRocque

Grade 7: Akealyes Azure,Ronald Carpenter, ToriDeCoteau, Kaelani Enno, RyanGourneau, Ashlin LaRocque,Harris Reid

OPENING: March 5, 2021 CLOSING: March 19, 2021

POSITION: ERA Application Verifier (3 Positions)(Temporary depending on funding)

WORK SITE: Turtle Mountan Housing Authority,Belcourt

Grade 8: Janelle Blue, AysynBruce, Kael Davis, AlexanderDeCoteau, Amaya Desjarlais,Kolton LaFountain, ZhawnaLaFromboise, N asen La Vallie,Benjamin Laverdure. VernieParisien, Devin Short, JosephSmith, Mylee Thomas, ZebedeeWeasel

Grade 8: Syndee Booth, KiarraDavis, Elliona Hamley, JosieHerman, Quinn Laducer, JamesPoitra

$14.00 per hourSALARY:

All applications can be picked up at the Turtle MountainHousing Authority, Main Office - from: Mabel DeCoteauor Jennifer Smith (701) 477-5673, all applications must becompleted, if not completed the application will be rejected.

1st & 2nd Quarter Studentson the A-Honor Roll

Belcourt School District #7 Board Minutes for January 12 &21, 2021LaFountain, Allen Schlenvogt, Dr.Wanda Laducer, Francis Davis. RossZaste, Allan Malaterre

until June 30, 2021. If this rec-ommended action is approved, it willabo include the FFCRA allowancefor an employee to use the aforemen-tioned 80 hour paid sick leave whenthere exists a bona fide need to carefor an individual subject to quaran-tine (pursuant to Federal, State, orlocal government order or advice ofa health care provider), or to care fora child (under 18 years of age) whoseschool or child care provider isclosed or unavailable for reasons re-lated to COVlD-19. Discussion fol-lowed on who is allowed to teleworkin the school system. Allan askedabout the bus drivers, if they are al-lowed to telework. Duane notedwhile there is no student transporta-tion of student, state transportationwi 11 not be generated for next schoolyear; until December 20, 2020 thebus drivers were paid from the Edu-cation Corps grant. ND DPI hasstated that in order to telework, anemployee must have the ability to doso. We have not determined a way towhich bus drivers could telework, sothey were required to report on cam-pus to remain in a pay status. Allanalso noted if staff come into contactwith someone infected with the viruswhile at work. Do they use their ownleave or this 80 hours? Duane ex-plained the FFCRA leave may beused up to 80 hours total. Motion byTeri LaFountain, second by AllenSchlenvogt move to permit the car-ryover of unused 2020 Families FirstCorona virus Response Act - Emer-gency Paid Sick Leave until June 30,2021 for Belcourt School Districtstaff retroactive to January 4, 2021 aspresented and recommended. FinalResolution: Motion Carries Yes: TeriLaFountain, Allen Schlenvogt, Dr.Wanda Laducer, Francis Davis, RossZaste, Allan Malaterre

on 08/22/1977 for a total of 44 yearsof service. The recommendation is toaccept the resignation from KathleenDixon as the HS Arts Teacher with ayears of service award according topolicy, effective this school year June2021 . Motion by Allen Schlenvogt,second by Ross Zaste moved to ac-cept the resignation from KathleenDixon as the HS Art Teacher with ayears of service according to policy.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Teri Lafountain, Allen Schlen-vogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer, FrancisDavis, Ross Zaste, Allan Malaterre

Allan Malaterre, BSD#7Board President .

to school. I\l.!;(high risk students arethe group where the parents choosenot to send the kids back to school.

Duane Poitra, BSD#7Business ManagerC. OLD BUSINESS

NoneAllan M stated if the kids miss 21days are they automatically dropped?Mike stated after 10 consecutive daysof absence, they are dropped fromenrollment.Cary Morin stated the TMCMS planis similar to OIS. Hybrid with twoface to face days with Friday for deepcleaning - 41% percent are in favorto sending the kids. They have theoption to send the kids or keep themhome virtually. Monday to Fridaywill be distance learning. The MSwill cOilsider other options if thenumbers do rise and will follow CDCguidelines. Currently, they feel theycan provide a safe environment atthis point.

*****************************BSD#7 Special Board Meeting -(VIRTUAL) NOON (Thursday,January 21,2021)

A. PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCEBoard Members Present: AllenSchlenvogt, Francis Davis, AllanMalaterre, Wanda Laducer, RossZaste

BSD#7 Regular Board Meeting -(VIRTUAL) 4:45 p.m. (Tuesday,January 12,2021)

A. PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCEBoard Members Present: Allan Ma-laterre, Ross Zaste, Allen Schlen-vogt, Teri LaFountain, WandaLaducer, Francis Davis

D. NEW BUSINESSApproval of the TSI Grant Notifica-tion $50,000.00 - Gaillord PeltierIn the packet is the grant award noti-fication for review and approval. Mr.Peltier is requesting approval for theComprehensive Support grant in theamount of $50,000.00 so that theTMCMS can proceed on providingProfessional Development servicesto our teachers and to our studentswho have been identified low achiev-ing Special Education students. Therecommendation is to accept theGrant in the amount of $50,000.00 aspresented. Discussion followed. Mo-tion by Teri LaFountain, second byFrancis Davis moved to accept theTSI Grant notification in the amountof $50,000.00 as presented. FinalResolution: Motion Carries Yes: TeriLaFountain, Allen Schlenvogt, Dr.Wanda Laducer, Francis Davis, RossZaste, Allan Malaterre

Notification of Rural and Low In-come Schools Grant Award - DebbePoitraAttached is the grant award for theRural and Low Income Schools pro-gram. The grant award is in theamount of $38,40 1.16 as noted on thetop of page 3 in the attached doc-ument. The grant funds are used topay the salary and fringe for 2 part-time tutors. The tutors are placed atthe Turtle Mountain Community Ele-mentary School and work 29 hoursper week. Motion by Teri Lafoun-tain, second by Allen Schlenvogtmoved to accept the grant Rural andLow Income Schools Grant Award inthe amount of 38,401.16 as pre-sented. Final Resolution: MotionCarries Yes: Teri LaFountain, AllenSchlenvogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer,Francis Davis, Ross Zaste,Allan Ma-laterre

Board Member Absent: Kurt PeltierBoard Member Absent: Kurt Peltierand Teri LaFountainOthers Present: Dr. Michelle

Thomas, Duane Poitra, ConnieBaker, Travis LaRocque, EarlDemery, John Laducer, Leslie DeCo-teau, Keith LaVallie, Debbe Poitra,Kyle Hardy, A.L. and Gaillord Peltier

Others Present: Dr. MichelleThomas, Duane Poitra, ConnieBaker, Travis LaRocque, CaryMorin, Claudette Gourneau, TammyLaducer,John Laducer, Cory Keplin,Mike Blue, Keith LaVallie, ShannaDavis-McCloud and Casey Sovo

Discussion. Allen S. thought the par-ents would be more anxious to havethe kids get the one on one services.Shanna made a point on the beforeand after vaccines of staff and figuredthoughts might change. The kids arenot getting the vaccinated. At thetime of the survey they did not havethe information on vaccines or Binextesting of staff.

B. GENERAL BUSINESSCall to Order: Allan Malaterre calledthe meeting to order at 4:52 p.m.

Adoption of AgendaMotion by Teri Lafountain, secondby Francis Davis to adopt the agendaas presented.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Teri Lafountain, Allen Schlen-vogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer, FrancisDavis, Ross Zaste, Allan Malaterre

B. GENERAL BUSINESSCall to Order: Allan Malaterre calledthe meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.

Adoption of AgendaMotion by Allen Schlenvogt, secondby Francis Davis moved to approvethe agenda as presented. Final Res-olution: Motion Carries Yes: AllenSchlenvogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer,Francis Davis, Allan Malaterre

Approval of Consultant Agreement(Dr. Ramona Klein) TSI Grant$42,000.00 - Gaillord PeltierMr. Peltier is requesting to approve aprovider's service agreement, Dr. Ra-mona Klein. Consultant will workwith teachers to plan and scheduletimes to work with students as fol-lows: Proposed Dates and Budget;November 7, 8, 9, lO,11, 14, 15, 16,17, 18,2020; December 1,2,3,4,7,2020; January 6. 7, 8, 11, 12, 2021;February 1,2,3,4,5,2021March I, 2, 3,4, 5, 2021 and April,5,6,7,8,9.2021 for a total of Pro-fessional Fees 35 days @ $1200.00 =$42,000.00. Motion by Teri LaFoun-tain, second by Dr. Wanda Laducermoved to approve the consultantagreement from Dr. Ramona Klein inthe amount of $42,000.00 utilizingthe TSI Grant Monies as presented.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Teri LaFountain, Allen Schlen-vogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer, FrancisDavis, Ross Zaste, Allan Malaterre

Staff return on School campus onFebruary 16th and students on Feb-ruary 22nd, 2021 .

Dr. Michelle Thomas will address thedeep cleaning issues and keep the ex-pectations on the deep cleaning prac-tices to be the same in all schools.

Approval of Minutes 12-08-20Motion by Teri Lafountain, secondby Dr. Wanda Laducer to approve the12-08-20 Regular Board meeting mi-nutes as presented. Final Resolution:Motion Carries Yes: Teri LaFountain,Allen Schlenvogt, Dr. Wanda La-ducer, Francis Davis, Ross Zaste,Allan Malaterre

E.REPORTSTMCS Superintendent - Dr. MichelleThomas: a written report was in thepacket. Discussion followed. Allanasked if the internet/Wi-Fi for stu-dents would continue. Dr. Thomasstated they are looking into the pos-sibility to continue services as longas we are in a Distance Learningstatus.

C. OLD BUSINESSNone

D. NEW BUSINESSStatus of Distance Learning - Dr. Mi-chelle ThomasDr. Thomas will present informationon the status of Distance Learning atthe meeting. Attachments in thepacket: 11& 12 month employees re-porting for last month - 9 month staffreport 12/16/21; Safety measures inplace; Tribal Pandemic ResponsePlan, Covid-19 Vaccine Update 1-8-21, executive order (Curfew andMask Mandate).OIS - Corey Keplin - will return toschool in the hybrid model. 1 gradeper level, per pod, total 270 studentsenrollment (180 students/parentswant to come back to school).TMCHS - John shared his return toschool plan - hybrid model - Mondayand Wednesday will be virtual -Tuesday and Thursday will be face toface and Friday is deep cleaning. Onthe weekend is sporting events goingon, not sure how this will work withdeep cleaning with 72 hours period.

Casey stated he is glad to see the co-ordination amongst all schools in re-gards to restart off face-to-facelearning in the schools.

Dr. Michelle Thomas stated if thisitem is approved, she will work withTribal Government to acquire theirrequired concurrence.

Approval of Minutes 12-21-20Motion by Allen Schlenvogt, secondby Teri LaFountain moved to ap-prove the 12-21-20 Special BoardMeeting minutes as presented. FinalResolution: Motion Carries Yes: TeriLafountain, Allen Schlenvogt, Dr.Wanda Laducer, Francis Davis. RossZaste, Allan Malaterre

Accept Resignation of HS MusicTeacher (Derrick Dixon) - John La-ducerIn the packet is the resignation fromDerrick Dixon as the HS MusicTeacher, effective June 18,2021 forreview. Mr. Dixon started with theDistrict on 08/2211977 for a total of44 yrs. of service. The recommenda-tion is to accept the resignation fromMr. Dixon with a years of serviceaward according to policy. Motion byFrancis Davis, second by AllenSchlenvogt moved to accept the res-ignation from Derrick Dixon as theHS Music Teacher, effective June 18,2021 with a years of service awardaccording to policy as presented.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Teri LaFountain, Allen Schlen-vogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer, FrancisDavis, Ross Zaste, Allan Malaterre

Business Manager - Duane Poitra: awritten report was in the packet.

Motion by Allen Schlenvogt, secondby Ross Zaste moved to approve hy-brid model on Tuesday, February22nd, 2021 with the return of the 9-month staff on the 16th of Feb.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Allen Schlenvogt, Dr. WandaLaducer, Francis Davis, Ross Zaste,Allan Malaterre

TMCHS Principal - John Laducer: awritten report was in the packet.

Board MembersAllan mentioned declining enroll-ment throughout school which willaffect funding in the near future.

Approval of Accounts PayableIn the packet is the accounts payablefor December 2020 for review andapproval. Vouchers totaled$1,134,233.11; HS Grant totaled$30,648.47; Payroll totaled$1,20 I ,357.12 for a grand total of$2,366,238.70. Check# 224797 -224969 (Checking Account 1);Check# 13542 - 13563 TM StateBank (Checking Account 2) andCheck# N/A (Checking Account 3).The recommendation is to approvethe December 2020 Accounts Pay-able in the amount of $2,366,238.70as presented. Motion by Teri La-Fountain, second by Ross Zaste toapprove the December 2020 ac-counts payable in the amount of$2,366,238.70 as presented. FinalResolution: Motion Carries Yes: Teri

Approval of Carryover of 2020 Fam-ilies First Coronavirus Response Act- Emergency Paid Sick Leave untilJune 30, 2021 for Belcourt SchoolDistrict Staff - Duane PoitraThe recommendation is to permit thecarryover of unused 2020 FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act -Emergency Paid Sick Leave untilJune 30, 2021 for Belcourt SchoolDistrict staff retroactive to January 4,2021. The FFCRA paid leave re-quirement for employers to awardthis type of leave expired on De-cember 31 , 2020. This recommendedaction will allow staff with the abilityto take unused paid sick leave underthe same criteria set forth in the 2020Families First Corona virus ResponseAct - Emergency Paid Sick Leave

F. REPORTS SUBMITTED1. TMCES Assistant Principal -Shanna McCloud2. OIS Assistant Principal - Ange-lique Bennett3. TMCMS Assistant Principal -Gaillord Peltier

E. ADJOURNMENTMotion by Francis Davis, second byAllen Schlenvogt to adjourn themeeting at 12:47 p.m.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Allen Schlenvogt, Dr. WandaLaducer, Francis Davis, Ross Zaste,Allan MalaterreG. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Teri LaFountain, secondby Francis Davis to adjourn the meet-ing at 6:23 p.m.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesYes: Teri LaFountain, Allen Schlen-vogt, Dr. Wanda Laducer, FrancisDavis, Ross Zaste, Allan Malaterre

Ross Zaste entered the meeting at12:21 p.m.TMCES - Mike Blue - presented awritten plan. If they choose distancelearning they have to stick with ituntil the end of the semester.

Accept Resignation of HS ArtTeacher (Kathleen Dixon) - John La-ducerIn the packet is the resignation fromKathleen Dixon as the HS ArtsTeacher for review. Mrs. Dixonstarted employment with the District

Mr. Allan Malaterre,Board PresidentBelcourt School District #7

Mr. Duane Poitra,Business ManagerBelcourt School District #7

Discussion followed. Ross stated thehigh risk should be priority to return