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Central Cass Superintendent Named to N.D. Public Education Board
Morgan Forness will succeed Levi Bachmeier on the state education board.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:31pm
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The superintendent of Central Cass Public Schools, Morgan Forness, has been appointed to North Dakota's Board of Public Education. Forness will represent several counties and also earn a seat on the state Board of Career and Technical Education. He is in his sixth year at Central Cass and 31st year in education overall.
Why it matters
Forness' appointment to the state education board gives a local school district leader a voice in shaping education policy and priorities across North Dakota. His experience as a long-serving superintendent will provide valuable on-the-ground perspective to the board.
The details
State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier announced that Forness will succeed him on the Board of Public Education. Forness will represent Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Steele and Traill counties on the board. His appointment will also earn him a seat on the state Board of Career and Technical Education.
- Forness' appointment was announced on January 30, 2026.
- Forness will serve the remainder of Bachmeier's term, which ends on June 30, 2030.
The players
Morgan Forness
The superintendent of Central Cass Public Schools, with 31 years of experience in education.
Levi Bachmeier
The current State Superintendent who is appointing Forness to succeed him on the Board of Public Education.
Central Cass Public Schools
The school district where Forness has served as superintendent for the past six years.
What they’re saying
“Forness will succeed me on the Board of Public Education.”
— Levi Bachmeier, State Superintendent
What’s next
Forness will begin his term on the Board of Public Education immediately, serving the remainder of Bachmeier's term until June 30, 2030.
The takeaway
Forness' appointment to the state education board brings the perspective of a seasoned local school district leader to help shape education policy and priorities across North Dakota.
