November 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Rationale: 

For $3000, which came out of the District's Wellness Fund, Douglas School District was again able to bring the Delta Dental van to Douglas Schools, Oct. 23-27. Although not every student who signed up was able to be seen, in total, Delta did preventive and restorative work on 28 students, which translates to more than $47,759 in dental services!  

Kids Treated	28
Sealants Placed	173
Diagnotic Procedures	75
Preventative Procedures	252
Restorative Procedures	152

Thank you to our DSD Nursing staff for their role in coordinating the visit and student traffic.  We have already scheduled the van for November 4-8 next year.  We are additionally on a waiting list for a potential second visit, next year.

Rationale:  While recently sanding the parking lots the engine on our current sander blew a rod.  The sander is 15-17 years old and has multiple issues. The running gears and chains need to be replaced, and the sides have rusted through in numerous locations. It was slated to be added to the 1-3-year replacement plan this year. Unfortunately, it didn't last.  

The cost of the new sander is $9,300.90. The new unit is stainless steel with all electric motors. Both options will extend the life of the sander. Installation and shipping will be approximately $610.00. Total cost of this request is $9,910.90.
 

Rationale:  Recent resignation and upcoming interview process prompts the revision and approval of this job description.  Changes include re-assignment of supervisor,  language corrections, classification of duties into categories, update to job duties since the original adoption date.

Rationale:  Policies JFCH-JGA, EEA, EEA-R are in need of revision and will be brought forward for FIRST READING at the next board meeting.

Policy changes include standard updates regarding Superintendent/Designee, State of Federal References, etc.

Highlighted proposed changes include policy EEA, EEA-R, EEAB which establishes the districts' prerogative to include bus stops in areas identified as "High Need."  The goal of this change is to improve attendance and achievement of students in these areas.  Additionally, current policy requires Board approval for any route or bus stop change.  Tyler Technologies establishes routes in real time based upon efficiency and student registrations.  We propose that the board approve initial routes at the beginning of the year, and provide the Transportation Coordinator with the authority to adjust based on benefits for the district.  
JFCH includes a reference to Medical Cannabis.
JFCH-R expands authority to allow admin to work with parents on initial offenses and introduces the option to reduce suspension by participating in an approved program.
JFCK eliminates language no longer appropriate for today's cell phone use expectations.
JFCL makes clear that students have the right to schooling while establishing the right of schools to determine placement.
JFG Removes "Interrogations" from the Student Search policy as this is addressed through another policy.
 

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. 

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• Update - Pre School Survey Sent Out 11/08/2023
• Track, FB Field, Stadium - Long Range Planning
• Possible Central Office Organizational Structure 2024-25

Rationale:  We plan to continue dialogue on both desired state and potential board of education goals.  I have taken the information the board created at an earlier work session with Ellie and attempted to organize it in a manner that combines some of the thinking.  I would like your input on how it is organized and begin to develop next steps.