Stanley, ND

There has been much discussion on how the local area businesses, hospital, and schools can compete for workers with the higher paying jobs created by oil activity.  There is always good and bad that comes from change.  The local economy is doing well but the fear of losing the economy possibly in the next few years scares a lot of citizens and businesses. Increasing the wages now to compete with the rising economy and having to stay at those wages when things start to cool off is a concern.  Please comment on this issue.  It would be nice to know your opinion.

Last night, Tuesday March 25, 2008, the Stanley School District hosted a public meeting to discuss the future of the school district.  Stanley is looking at being stable in student numbers and with the increase of oil field activity the financial end is looking good.  Concerns of the public were available housing for new people moving into the district, providing laptops for large amount of new students (Stanley provides laptops for all students grades 5-12), building improvements and bussing.  These are just a few comments made at the meeting. The Stragetic Planning Minutes will be posted on the school’s website www.stanley.k12.nd.us