April 7, 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.
1st Vice President Tanya Gray called the meeting to order at 5:02 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: Month of the Military Child
Discussion:
Box Elder Mayor Larry Larson read the official proclamation declaring April as the Month of the Military Child and Friday, April 8 as Purple Up Day--a salute to our military children.
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4. Public Forum:
Discussion:
Douglas Education Association (DEA) representatives, Brett Distel and Kevin Plooster, thanked BOE members for the cordial and professional negotiation process and for its support in approving certified negotiations for the 2022-23 school year.
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5. Approval of Agenda (note Executive Session added after initial publication)
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6. Consent Agenda Items:
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6.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022.
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6.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for April 7, 2022. (Attachment)
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6.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report for April 15, 2022 and March 2022 Payroll Report. (Attachments)
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6.D. Approve Out-of-State Debate Team Trip Request to National Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky.
Discussion:
Approved out-of-state Debate Team trip request to attend the National Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky.
Description:
The team will travel by school van, accompanied by one coach, one school bus driver and one adult judge.
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6.E. 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
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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. DSD School Board Members For The 2022-23 School Year
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
Superintendent Kevin Case congratulated incumbent BOE member, Amy McGovern and new member, Tonya Amaral and thanked them for their willingness to serve. They both turned in petitions for the two school board openings. They will be sworn in at the annual meeting in July. He also thanked current member Ben Frerichs for his service as he is not seeking reelection. |
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9.B. Classified Listening Sessions Review
Discussion:
Superintendent Case reported on the five Classified Listening Sessions that were scheduled this week. Approximately 70 classified staff members attended and participated. He thanked the BOE for asking for a meeting format incorporating more meaningful conversation. The following trends were voiced: wanting their voice heard; staffing needs; celebrating our successes and recognizing staff; specific professional development and training to do their jobs well; some safety concerns from transportation; feeling valued; and being respected members of the Douglas team.
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9.C. High School Project and Budget Update by DLR
Discussion:
The architect and design team for the new school facilities updated Board members on the status of the high school and elementary projects. The new high school construction documents are being verified and finalized by the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) company. The bid date is dependent on receiving funding for the project. The elementary team met with various Douglas user groups this week to gather additional input on the initial design to complete the schematic design phase for the elementary project.
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10. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
Fiscal Resource Items:
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10.A. Make a matter of record that valid School Board Nominating Petitions have been filed as follows:
Two (2) three-year positions for Board Member at Large Amy McGovern Tonya Amaral The annual School Board Election will not be conducted as there is neither a contested vacancy on the School Board nor any question submitted to the voters. |
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10.B. Approve DEA Negotiations for the 2022-23 School Year
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10.C. Approve attached resolution for proposed bylaws changes from Associated School Boards Protective Trust for the South Dakota School District Benefits Fund. (Copy Attached)
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10.D. Approve attached resolution from Associated School Boards Protective Trust for the South Dakota School District Benefits Fund Adoption and Renewal for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Copy Attached)
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10.E. Approve attached resolution from Associated School Boards Protective Trust for the South Dakota School District Benefits Fund Participation Agreement for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Copy Attached)
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11. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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11.A. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Douglas School District and City of Box Elder for renovation and maintenance of FoxBorough Trail/Park improvement.
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11.B. Consider Recommendation to Reject All Bids for Francis Case Elementary Heating System Replacement Project.
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11.C. Hear First Reading of REVISED Board Policy GCPB - Resignation of Professional Staff Members.
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11.D. Hear First Reading of NEW Board Policy GCPB-E(1) Application for Early Resignation Notification Incentive Pay
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12. Reports:
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12.A. Superintendent:
Discussion:
Reports:
Superintendent Kevin Case thanked Katy Urban, Communications Coordinator, for organizing the Bagel Drive-Thru tomorrow morning to honor our military children on Purple Up Day. All students and parents will receive a bagel. Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members |
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12.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Discussion:
Col. Vaira attended the South Dakota State MIC3 meeting this week, as well as, Fran Apland. Ann Pettit is the South Dakota State Commissioner appointed by Governor Noem. He appreciated the proclamation for our military students and is excited about the summer transition program for students.
Amy McGovern added the next Booster Club meeting is April 18. There is a fundraising spaghetti dinner tonight at the Box Elder Event Center to benefit the family of Sam Biberdorf. Tanya Gray appreciated the professionalism of staff members during the Classified Listening Session. She also commented that the Associated School Board of South Dakota (ASBSD) is accepting presentation ideas for the Joint Convention on August 4-5. |
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13. Upcoming Calendar Events:
April 11-15 Spring Break April 25 BOE Meeting |
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14. Executive Session for personnel matters according to SDCL 1-25-2.1
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15. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
1st Vice President Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:33 p.m.
No action taken. |
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16. Adjournment
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