September 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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1. Call Meeting To Order:
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2. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence In Honor Of Fallen Soldiers And Active Duty Persons:
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3. Recognition:
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
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6. Approval of Agenda:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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7. Consent Agenda Items:
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Motion to approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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7.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2024.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action.
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports.
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
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7.E. Approve Conflict Disclosures and Waiver Authorizations Pursuant to SDCL 3-23-3.
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8. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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9. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9.A. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between West River Mental Health and Douglas School District.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between West River Mental Health and Douglas School District. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
Provide wrap-around services to our students.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve Student Assignment Requests as recommended to attend Douglas School District for the 2024-25 school year.
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Motion to approve Student Assignment Requests as recommended. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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10.B. Approve appointment of board member as the delegate to the annual ASBSD Delegate Assembly scheduled for November 22 in Pierre.
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Motion to approve BOE member as delegate to the ASBSD Delegate Assembly. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve First Reading of Revised and New Title IX Policies.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve first reading of revised and new Title IX policies. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
This first reading is to present and familiarize stakeholders with updated Title IX policies in alignment with current best practices as outlined by the KSB attorneys. These updates are essential to ensure that our district remains compliant with federal regulations, promotes a safe and equitable educational environment, and upholds the rights of all students and staff.
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12.B. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy GCB - Qualifications of Teachers.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve first reading of revised Board Policy GCB -Qualifications of Teachers. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
To align with the new requirements under HB 1020, this policy now includes language reflecting the requirement for certified staff to complete suicide awareness and prevention training and submit certification of completion to the school district. Adoption of this policy update is necessary to ensure the district meets accreditation standards and provides proper oversight of staff training.
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12.C. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Complaint Policies KL-R and KL-E - Complaint Against School Employee.
Rationale:
The proposed updates to policies KL-R and KL-E are designed to enhance the clarity and accountability in our formal complaint process. Currently, the policies assign the responsibility of writing a formal complaint to the supervisor. By shifting the responsibility for writing the formal complaint to the complainant, we ensure that the concerns are clearly articulated in the complainant’s own words, providing a more accurate account of the issue. This change promotes greater transparency, increases personal ownership, and streamlines the process, making it more efficient for both the complainant and the administration.
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12.D. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Complaint Policies GBM and GBM-R - Staff Complaints and Grievances.
Rationale:
The proposed updates to Policy GBM and GBM-R will enhance the clarity and effectiveness of our policy by removing "complaint" from the policies. This revision will promote greater procedural clarity, while improving the efficiency of addressing both complaints and grievances. |
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12.E. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Policies IKFC and IKFC-R - Alternative High School Credit Attainment.
Rationale:
Policies IKFC and IKFC-R reaffirm the district’s commitment to providing alternative credit attainment programs as a valuable option for students in special circumstances. While face-to-face instruction remains the district’s primary mode of education, alternative options, including online courses or correspondence programs, may be approved when it is in the student’s best interest and meets specific criteria.
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12.F. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Section I: Instruction Policies Related to HB 1197.
Rationale:
The proposed updates to our district policies are necessary to comply with the new requirements of HB 1197, effective January 1, 2025. This bill mandates that public schools implement measures to limit minors' access to obscene materials, not only through public access computers but also via all tangible resources. While our district already complies with federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) standards, the new law expands the scope to include any written material, images, recordings, or similar items. To meet these requirements, we must ensure that our policy is published on the district website for transparency and accessibility. The policies addressed in this informational reading include the addition of policies IIBG and IIA, updating policies IIAC, IIBGA, and IIBGB, and deleting policies IIAA and IIBGB-R.
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
Oct 7, 8, & 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00 Oct 11 - Conference Comp Day, No School Oct 14 - Native American Day, No School Oct 15 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 p.m. Oct 16 - ASBSD Region Meeting, VES, 5:30 - 8:30 |
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15. BOE Work Session - Goals.
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16. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting at. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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