April 13, 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:
Rationale:
Making Connections
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5. Public Forum:
Links:
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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 March 23, 2026.
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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 Conflict Disclosures and Waiver Authorizations Pursuant to SDCL 3-23-3
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7.E. Construction Materials Testing Services - Dakota Testing & Engineering
Rationale:
The low bid for Construction Materials Services for the addition to DMS was from Dakota Testing and Engineering, LLC in the amount of $20,880 . Bids were solicited through COOP Architects.
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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. Secondary Academic Updates:
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9.B. Portrait of A Graduate - First Reading
Rationale:
A committee of 30 plus administrators, staff, community members, and parents/guardians have spent the last 6-8 months developing the Portrait of A Graduate concept. The attached recommendation comes from the committee for a first reading with the board followed by board approval at the April 27, 2026 Board Meeting.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve open enrollment application as recommended under the Emergency Clause of Board Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve as recommended. 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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11.A. Make a matter of record that one (1) three-year position for Board Member at Large has been filled:
Ben Frerichs The annual School Board Election will not be conducted as there is neither a contested vacancy on the School Board nor any questions submitted to the voters.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve as Recommended. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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11.B. Approve the attached resolutions from the Associated School Boards Protective Trust for the (1) South Dakota School Districts Benefits Fund Adoption and Renewal for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and the (2) Participation Agreement for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. (Copy Attached)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve resolutions as presented. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
Annual agreements required for participation in the ASBPT Health Fund.
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policies KG, KG-R(1), KG-E(1), and KG-E(2)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policies KG, KG-R(1), KG-E(1), and KG-E(2). This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The proposed updates to Policy KG and its accompanying regulations and exhibits update the District’s procedures for community use of school facilities by aligning them with ASBSD language and current practices. The revisions clarify expectations for facility access, liability, supervision, and fee structures while establishing a standardized digital reservation process through the District’s online platform. These updates improve administrative efficiency, ensure compliance with state law, and provide clearer guidance for community organizations seeking to use District facilities.
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. Parent Caregiver Survey Overview
Rationale:
I plan to share overview information from the Parent/Caregiver survey that was administered in February of 2026. Improvement was noted from the 2025 survey.
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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:
April 27 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm May 8 - Inclement Weather Make-Up Day NO SCHOOL May 11 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm May 15 - Inclement Weather Make-Up Day NO SCHOOL May 17 - High School Graduation, |
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15. Executive Session for 2026-27 Negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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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