May 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Rationale:  The SDHSAA has sanctioned Girls' Wrestling as a separate sport with a separate State Tournament.  The girls and boys have several competitions throughout the season at separate sites and/or dates.  Douglas High School had eight girls participating during the 2022-23 season and approximately 30 boys.  Separate training, practices and competitions require the oversight of a head coach at each site, ensuring both programs are treated equitably.  This brings DSD closer to compliance with Title IX laws and in line with the direction of other area schools.  We currently have one head coach and two assistants for the two programs. Two head coaches and one shared assistant can safely manage the two teams at their current size.  

Rationale:  DSD has offered the opportunity for Douglas students to earn varsity letters on competitive teams not organized or supported by our school district.  

Rationale:  Cadets receive training in survival and fitness skills.

Rationale:  Randy Hartmann is running unopposed.
Adam Shaw has served education in many roles.  His background includes educational experiences out of state and at schools of various sizes and demographics.  He has an excellent reputation among other Black Hills Conference Activity/Athletic Directors.
Both are well qualified to serve on the SDHSAA Board.

Rationale:  Amendment No. 1 clarifies recruitment practices and undue influence that is not allowed for the purpose of attracting student-athletes to a school.  Recommend voting "yes."

Amendment No. 2 -- the change is not changing the current suspension time for ejections in football. The amendment is to keep students from joining another sport mid-season to serve a suspension for an ejection.  Recommend voting "yes."
 

Rationale:  With a math credit completion in MS, this increases higher levels of students entering math classes, provides momentum for advanced or distinguished diplomas, and creates scheduling opportunities for students to explore career, technical, and fine arts interests while in high school.

Rationale:  Policies GCLA-GDPD were presented as an Informational Item at the last regular meeting.

Changes include Designee references, grammar, SDCL Reference corrections, and other minor changes.

ASBSD updates are included to be in line with legislative session changes. 

Language deletions have been made to reduce redundancy and obsolete procedures.

Updates are included that remove restrictive practices to be more in line with the best interests of the district. 

Obsolete policies have been recommended for deletion.  

New Policies proposed to add potential future hiring practices. 

Since Informational reading GCN is additionally revised.  Douglas evaluates probationary staff 1x per year for the first three years as opposed to 2x per year. 

Rationale:  This proposal changes the term Certificate of Attendance to be "Certificate of Completion".  This change also clarifies that the Certificate of Completion option is for individuals who are either receiving a modified diploma, or who have the certificate written into their IEP.  

Since first reading, we have removed the strike-through of "2019-2020" in paragraph one as the total credit requirements for receipt of a diploma are not being proposed for change at this time.  

Rationale:  The Attached Policies (GA- GDL) were presented as an information item at the April 6 meeting, and First Reading at the April 24 Meeting

Changes include Designee references, grammar, SDCL Reference corrections, and other minor changes.

ASBSD updates are included to be in line with legislative session changes. 

Language deletions have been made to reduce redundancy and obsolete procedures.

Updates are included that remove restrictive practices to be more in line with the best interest of the district. 

Obsolete policies have been recommended for deletion.  

New Policies proposed to add potential future hiring practices. 

Since First Reading, Policies GBCBB Staff Use of Networking Sites, and GBI Staff Gifts and Solicitations have been removed for additional discussion and will be brought for Second Reading at a future meeting.  

We've had additional discussion regarding policy GCF Hiring Retired Teachers.  Bringing these individuals in at Step 0 is written into the Negotiated Agreement and would require language change prior to changing policy.  Recommend approving the policy at this time to align with the Agreement, and address through Negotiations in the future. 

Rationale:  This is an information only item at this time.  Policies within section J (Students) are in need of revision based on being obsolete, SDCL changes, terminology etc.

These and the remaining policies within Section J will be the next set of policies brought forward as reviewed by the Exec Team.  

Rationale:  This vehicle is 37 years old and has exceeded its life expectancy by 22 years.  The frame is broken, having been welded in past years.  The cost to properly fix would exceed the vehicle's worth.  The engine needs  replaced and the transmission needs to be overhauled or replaced.    It is recommended we not spend any money to repair this vehicle.  
 

Rationale:  Schools are required to complete an annual review of their Covid Recovery Back-to-School Plans.

We have scheduled a meeting with the CRC team, Wed. May 10, 3:20 PM.  The plan will be reviewed for appropriateness and relevancy.  Edits to the plan will be proposed at that time and the edited document brought to the board for approval at the May 22 regular meeting.