January 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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1. Call Meeting To Order:
Discussion:
All actions in these Minutes were by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated.
President Melendez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. |
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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. Public Forum:
Discussion:
During Public Forum, Lori Ashley, DSD staff member and parent, spoke in support of High School Activities Director Naomi Hatfield's recommendation to not have school softball as a spring sport as it conflicts with the existing club travel teams.
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5. Approval of Agenda:
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6. Consent Agenda Items:
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6.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2022.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2022.
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6.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for January 24, 2022. (Attachment)
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6.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved December Financial Reports (Attachment)
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6.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report. (Attachment)
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6.E. Approve South Dakota High School Activities Association's Softball Intent to Participate form.
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6.F. Approve Conflict Disclosures and Waiver Authorizations Pursuant to SDCL 3-23-3
Discussion:
There were no conflicts disclosed as defined in SDCL 3-23.
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7. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
Discussion:
Items Removed from Consent Agenda:
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8. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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8.A. Approve Academic Calendars for 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Years.
Discussion:
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9. Superintendent Items:
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9.A. Approve Makeup Day for Weather Day on January 21, 2022.
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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9.B. Funding Source Review For Growth and Expansion
Discussion:
Superintendent Mr. Case presented several possible funding sources on the federal, state and local levels that are being explored to fund the new facilities needed for the future anticipated growth in student enrollment. Based on data from the Department of Defense and the City of Box Elder, it is anticipated that DSD enrollment will nearly double over the next 5-7 years. An estimated $181 million will fund one of three new PK-5 elementary schools and a new high school. Funding will need to come from multiple sources for that amount. Funding needs to be secured before construction can begin on any facility.
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10. Fiscal Resources Items:
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11. Operational Support Services Items:
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11.A. Hear First Reading of Revised Board Policy ACAA - Sexual Harassment
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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11.B. Hear First Reading of Revised Administrative Regulation ACAA-R - Sexual Harassment
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11.C. Hear First Reading of Exhibit ACAA-E(1) Sexual Harassment Complaint Form
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11.D. Hear First Reading of Exhibit ACAA-E(2) Sexual Harassment Complaint Appeal to the Superintendent
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11.E. Hear First Reading of Exhibit ACAA-E(3) Sexual Harassment Complaint Appeal to the School Board.
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11.F. Hear First Reading of Revised Board Policy JEAA - Student Alternative Instruction
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11.G. Consider Removal of Board Policy Exhibit JEAA-E- Application for Public School Exemption Certificate.
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11.H. Hear First Reading of Revised Board Policy INDA - Patriotic Exercises / Flag Displays
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11.I. Hear Second Reading and Approve Revisions to Board Policy JFB - Education of Homeless Children.
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11.J. Approve School Resource Officer Job Description
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12. Reports:
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12.A. Superintendent - District and Like Sized District Data Preview/Review
Discussion:
Reports:
Mr. Case shared South Dakota district data for similarly sized districts like Douglas. Reviewing data from other districts gives a better understanding of Douglas in relation to the other districts on specific data points. Data points included attendance rate, number of special needs students, lunch status, dropout rate, cost per student, student/staff ratio, average teacher salary, number of graduates, ACT data, ethnicity. |
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12.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Discussion:
Committee Reports from Board Members.
Ben Frerichs commented on the recent Elementary Building Design meetings with the architects, DLR Groups and DSD staff. The next meeting is this week on Wednesday. Tanya Gray attended the LAN (Legislative Action Network) training on January 19. It was informative about how to contact legislators regarding educational issues coming up in the legislative session. She will be in contact with all board members if any LAN alerts are posted. Cathy Melendez reported on upcoming events with the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce: Princess Ball and providing community information for the State Robotics Tournament in February. |
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13. Upcoming Calendar Events:
January 26 - Elementary Design Meeting February 14 - BOE Meeting |
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14. Adjournment
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