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West Fargo Today
By the People, for the People
West Fargo School Board Approves Staffing Expansion
New hires include teachers, counselors, and support staff to address growing enrollment.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:41am
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The West Fargo School Board has unanimously approved a major staffing increase, with plans to add around 20 new full-time positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The new hires include 10 additional teachers at the middle and high school levels, as well as a career counselor, assistant principal, instructional coach, and other support staff.
Why it matters
The staffing expansion is in response to rising enrollment and recent boundary changes in the West Fargo school district. The additional teachers and support personnel are intended to ensure the district can continue providing quality education as its student population grows.
The details
The school board's plan includes hiring 10 new teachers - 5 at the middle school level and 5 at the high school level. Other new positions will include a career counselor, an assistant principal at Meadowlark Elementary, an elementary instructional coach, an administrative assistant at Horace High, plus a paraprofessional, custodian, special education teacher, and speech language pathologist. The total cost of the new salaries is just over $810,000.
- The school board voted unanimously on the staffing expansion on Monday, March 11, 2026.
- The new positions will be added for the 2026-2027 school year.
The players
West Fargo School Board
The governing body responsible for overseeing the West Fargo school district.
The takeaway
This staffing expansion demonstrates the West Fargo school district's commitment to maintaining high-quality education as its student population grows. The additional teachers and support personnel will help ensure the district can continue meeting the needs of its community.
