January 12, 2026 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:
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 of December 8, 2025.
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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 and Payroll.
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7.E. Approve Twelve (12) High School Students for Early Graduation (graduating in fewer than eight semesters), pending Successful Completion of all Required Classes and Credits.
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7.F. 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. Presentation of the DSD 2024-2025 State Accountability Report Card.
Rationale:
Administration will present the DSD 2024-2025 State Accountability Report Card as released by the South Dakota Department of Education. The presentation will include an overview of student growth and proficiency, along with comparisons to both district and state averages.
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9.B. January 5–6 Professional Development Sessions Review
Rationale:
On January 5 and 6, the district held structured professional development and work sessions designed to support staff learning, compliance requirements, school improvement efforts, and second-semester readiness. The schedule intentionally balanced required trainings, leadership collaboration, and teacher work time.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve Open Enrollment Application under the Emergency Clause of Board Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students as recommended.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve open enrollment as recommended. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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10.B. Douglas Middle School Addition Update
Rationale:
Jared Carda with COOP Architects will be present to give the Board an update on the proposed Douglas Middle School addition.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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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:
Jan 19 - Holiday, No School Jan 26 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm Feb 9, 10 & 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 7:00 pm Feb 13 - Conference Comp Day, No School Feb 16 - Holiday, No School |
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15. Executive Session for BOE Review of Superintendent Evaluation Summary according to SDCL 1-25-2.1.
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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