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There will also be no early childhood classes on March 7, 2022.
USD 380 will have a two hour delay tomorrow morning March 7, 2022.
USD380 welcomes our third superintendent candidate today.
Mr. Trevor Ashcraft is currently the USD380 Curriculum Director and Vermilion Principal, a role he has been in for 5 years. He earned his elementary education endorsement from West Texas A&M University, reading specialist endorsement from Ft. Hays State University and will earn his educational administration in May.
Ashcraft has established and facilitated Professional Learning Community meetings, assisted the board of education with creating and implementing a 5 year strategic plan, led the district’s accreditation team, and has been instrumental in the redesign of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
We welcome our first superintendent candidate today.
Mr. Joel Bickford is currently the Secondary Principal at the Bottineau School District in Bottineau, North Dakota, a role he has been in since 2012. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history and physical education from Jamestown College and went on to the University of North Dakota where he received his master’s degree in educational leadership. Bickford is a 25-year member of the National Guard, serving as a Commander and Officer Strength Manager for 5 years.
Bickford has been involved in a successful building initiative, guiding school improvement teams, and a school-wide Title 1 determination process.
Bickford has been in educational leadership for 15 years. He currently speaks to organizations as a motivational speaker and writes columns for two newspapers.