November 10, 2025 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:
Rationale:
DSD 51-1 School Psychologist, Whitney Brost, recently received SDASP's Early Career School Psychologist Award.
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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:
Recommended Motion(s):
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 October 27, 2025.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
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7.D. Approve the appointment of all board members as Legislative Action Network (LAN) members for the 2026 legislative session.
Rationale:
The ASBSD Legislative Action Network is designed to activate designated members of local school boards to represent the legislative positions of the Association and their local board.
Every school board appoints one or more board members as its ASBSD Legislative Action Network (LAN) member and those members will periodically be contacted by ASBSD asking them to contact their legislator(s) and attend to legislative issues. Link to resolutions and positions. |
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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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10. Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve Construction Manager Agreement with Gustafson Builders for the Douglas Middle School Addition/Renovation.
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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 Board Policy BD - School Board Meetings.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy BD - School Board Meetings. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
This revision includes a reference to state law changes.
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12.B. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy BDC - Executive Sessions
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy BDC - Executive Sessions. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The proposed policy change adds clarity to the acceptable reasons the Board of Education may enter executive session, specifically addressing emergency, safety, and security matters. This addition ensures that sensitive discussions related to the protection of students, staff, and district property are conducted appropriately and in compliance with open meeting laws.
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12.C. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy BDDE - Parliamentary Procedure
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy BDDE - Parliamentary Procedure. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The proposed update to the parliamentary procedure policy includes minor formatting revisions to improve readability and consistency.
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12.D. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy CBA - Superintendent Job Description
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy CBA - Superintendent Job Description. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised superintendent job description transitions from a traditional task-based format to a leadership competency framework emphasizing Shared Vision, Culture of Learning, Leadership and Management, Family and Community, Ethics, and Societal Context.
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12.E. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy IIBFA - Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy IIBFA - Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology policy removes references to specific AI tools and incorporates minor wording changes. These updates clarify the policy’s intent while maintaining its original guidance on the responsible and equitable use of AI within the district.
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12.F. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFC - Student Conduct
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFC - Student Conduct. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Student Conduct policy includes updates to address the crime of juvenile sexting and other related legal references.
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12.G. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFA - Student Due Process Rights
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFA - Student Due Process Rights. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Student Due Process Rights policy removes redundant procedural details to streamline and clarify the policy. These changes maintain alignment with current state laws and district procedures while improving readability and consistency across policy documents.
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12.H. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCD - Student Bullying
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCD - Student Bullying. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Student Bullying policy adds a reference to the crime of juvenile sexting to ensure consistency with current legal definitions and reporting requirements.
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12.I. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCH - Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCH - Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
.The revised Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students policy removes references that categorized tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices alongside alcohol and drug use. This change resolves a conflict with Policy AEA Tobacco and Vaping Free Schools and ensures consistent and accurate policy alignment across related areas. The long-term suspension paragraph on page two was revised to state "up to ninety (90) days," providing flexibility where it previously specified a fixed duration of ninety (90) days.
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. Capital Outlay Process Review/Updates
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13.A.2. Superintendent Evaluation Schedule
Rationale:
November 25, 2025 - Brief Review of Process
December 1, 2025 - Distribute Survey To BOE Members December 19, 2025 - All Surveys Completed January 12, 2026 - BOE Review Summary Document (Executive Session) January 26, 2026 - BOE Further Review or Share with Superintendent |
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13.A.3. Staff Experience Survey Update
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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:
November 11 - No School, Holiday November 21 - ASBSD Delegate Assembly, Pierre November 24 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm November 26-28 - No School, Thanksgiving Break December 4 - Central Office Annual Staff Openhouse, 8-3:30 December 8 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to move into executive session at. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
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17. 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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