Board of University and School Lands

The management of school trust lands in North Dakota is entrusted to the ND Department of Trust Lands, under the direction of the Board of University of School Lands.

The Board was given this authority in 1889 by the North Dakota Constitution. The Board meets monthly, unless there is insufficient business to require a meeting. The regular meeting day is the last Thursday of the month, however, Board members' schedules may sometimes require changes in meeting dates.

Members of the Board of University and School Lands are:

• Governor Doug Burgum
• Secretary of State Alvin A. Jaeger
• Supt. of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler
• State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt
• Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem

Board Policies

• Board Policy Introduction Amendment Passage
• Board Minerals Policy Manual
• Board Surface Policy Manual
• Loan Pool Account Policy

Board Meetings

In accordance with NDCC 15-01-03, the Board of University and School Lands schedules meetings for the last Thursday of each month. In the event a quorum (three of the five members) is not available, or there is not sufficient business to warrant calling a meeting, regularly scheduled meetings may be canceled or rescheduled. Please contact the Department of Trust Lands for more information.