February 14, 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: School Board Recognition Week - February 21-25
Discussion:
Recognition: Next week is South Dakota School Board Recognition Week. School Board members were honored for their years of service:
Cathy Melendez - 17 years Tanya Gray - 8 years Ben Frerichs - 5 years Chris Misselt - 4 years Amy McGovern - 2 years |
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4. Public Forum:
Discussion:
During Public Forum, parents Brenna Fiekens, Tonya Amaral, and Tammy Misselt spoke individually about the mask policy.
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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 for January 24, 2022.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 24, 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 the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report. (Attachment)
Approved January 2022 Payroll Report. (Attachment) |
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6.D. 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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6.E. Remove Uncollectable Charges from Accounts Receivable Listing
Discussion:
Approved charges to be removed as uncollectable from accounts receivable listing.
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6.F. Uncashed Checks sent to Unclaimed Property
Discussion:
Approved list of checks to be sent to unclaimed property.
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7. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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8. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9. Superintendent Items:
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9.A. Approve Student Assignment Requests as recommended to attend Douglas School District for the 2021-22 school year.
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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9.B. Acknowledge receipt of letter from the Douglas Education Association indicating the desire to enter into negotiations for the 2022-23 school year.
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9.C. Brief update on Administrative District Values and Beliefs.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case stated the administrators are focusing on the three district beliefs from the October Retreat.It is shaping district conversations and decision making. In the future, the conversations will expand to include all staff.
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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 BD - School Board Meetings.
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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11.B. Hear First Reading of Revised Board Policy BDC - Executive Session.
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11.C. Hear First Reading of Revised Board Policy GCPBA - Resignation of Administrators/Directors.
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11.D. Hear First Reading of Board Policy Regulation JFB-R (Dispute Process for Homeless Children) and Exhibits JFB-E (1) Appeal to the Superintendent and JFB-E(2) Appeal to the School Board.
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11.E. Hear Second Reading and Approve Revised Board Policy ACAA - Sexual Harassment.
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11.F. Hear Second Reading and Approve Revised Administrative Regulation ACAA-R - Sexual Harassment.
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11.G. Hear Second Reading and Approve Exhibits ACAA-E(1), ACAA-E(2), and ACAA-E(3) - Sexual Harassment Complaint and Appeal Forms.
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11.H. Hear Second Reading and Approve Revised Board Policy JEAA - Student Alternative Instruction.
Discussion:
Approved Exhibits ACAA-E(1), ACAA-E(2), and ACAA-E(3) - Sexual Harassment Complaint and Appeal Forms.
Approved Revised Board Policy JEAA - Student Alternative Instruction |
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11.I. Hear Second Reading and Approve Removing Board Policy Exhibit JEAA-E - Application for Public School Exemption Certificate.
Discussion:
Approved removing Exhibit JEAA-E - Application for Public School Exemption Certificate.
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11.J. Hear Second Reading and Approve Revised Board Policy INDA - Patriotic Exercises / Flag Displays / Organizations.
Discussion:
Approved Revised Board Policy INDA - Patriotic Exercises / Flag Displays / Organizations.
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12. Reports:
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12.A. Superintendent:
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12.A.1. Thought Exchange Top Thoughts from Elementary #1 Building Committee
Discussion:
Reports:
Superintendent Kevin Case shared the top thoughts of the Elementary #1 Building Committee after its three meetings. Over forty people participated and shared that they valued the collaboration and diversity of the group as they saw their input directly used in the design process and were excited about the results. |
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12.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Discussion:
Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members.
Chris Misselt reported on the latest Ed Council meeting. It is comprised of teachers from each building. They discussed climate survey, snow days, chain of command and staffing. Ben Frerichs said it was an honor to participate on the Building Committee. It's been amazing working with DLR and CoOp Architects as partners. Amy McGovern reported there is a Booster Club meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. They are planning a sweet treat bake sale at the Robotics Tournament on February 26. Col Vaira stated the base values its partnership with the district. He thanked the DSD admin team for coming to the tour last week--it was a great day! Cathy Melendez said the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and mixer is on February 22. |
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13. Upcoming Calendar Events:
February 15 & 17 - Parent-Teacher Conferences February 18 - No School Conference Comp February 21 - No School - Holiday February 28 - BOE Meeting
Discussion:
Upcoming Calendar Events:
February 15 & 17 - Parent-Teacher Conferences February 18 - No School Conference Comp February 21 - No School - Holiday February 28 - BOE Meeting |
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14. Executive Session to prepare for Superintendent Evaluation according to SDCL 1-25-2.1
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15. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Melendez called the Board out of executive session at 6:55 p.m.
No action taken. |