May 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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.

Discussion:  Superintendent Kevin Case recognized staff who have served on district committees and volunteered for extra duties throughout the school year.
He also recognized Katy Urban, Communications Coordinator, for her efforts implementing the Above & Beyond Staff Recognition program.

Discussion:  There was nothing for public forum.

Discussion:       Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2022.

Discussion:       Approved Personnel Action for May 9, 2022l. (Attachment)

Discussion:  Approved Accounts Payable Report for May 13 and Payroll Report for April. (Attachments)

Discussion:       There were no conflicts disclosed as defined in SDCL 3-23.

Discussion:       Approved declaring library books as surplus (surplus for sale or discard)

Discussion:         Acknowledged presentation of staff and volunteer recognition awards for the 2021-22 school year.

Discussion:       Approved casting a vote for Dr. Jeff Danielsen for South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board of Directors.

Discussion:       Approved the seven proposed amendments to the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Constitution as presented.

Discussion:       Approved the following resolution authorizing membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association:
          BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas School District Board of Education hereby delegates to the South Dakota 
                 High School Activities Association the supervision, control, and regulation of any and all high school interscholastic
                 activities being delegated to said Association during the 2022-23 school term; and further ratifies the 
                 constitution, bylaws, and rules as of July 1, 2022 and agrees to abide by the same.

Discussion:       Approved Club Sport Lettering Agreement for LaCross team.

Discussion:            Approved high school application for "Build Your Base with Beef" program.

Discussion:  Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:

Discussion:  Superintendent Items:

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

Discussion:  Executive Director of Operational Support Services Bud Gusso reviewed the proposed changes to the Back-to-School Plan for 2022-23. The Covid-19 Recovery Committee (CRC) met recently to review the plan. The committee is recommending changes in the contact tracing process, increasing the thresholds for the various phases, requiring board action for school closure, and some other language changes. The revised plan will be presented to the Board for approval on May 23 and then submitted to the State by June 6. 
 

Discussion:       Hear First Readings:
     Revised Board Policy GCI - Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
     Revised Board Policy GDI - Support Staff Assignments and Transfers

Discussion:       Approved Second Readings;
     Revised Board Policy BFCA - Board Regulations and Handbooks
     Revised Board Policy BHD - Board Member Compensation and Expenses
     Remove Policy BDDCA - Agenda Related Supplemental Information
     Remove Policy BDDEA - Parliamentarian
     Remove Policy BF - Board Policy Development
     Remove Policy BFB - Preliminary Development of Policies
     Remove Policy BFD - Policy Dissemination
     Remove Policy BFG - Policy Review and Evaluation / Manual Accuracy check
     Remove Policy BHA - New Board Member Orientation
     Remove Policy BHB - Board Member Development Opportunities
 

Discussion:  Reports:

Superintendent Kevin Case noted that the district will be working with Brian Riggs on strategic direction which also aligns with Adaptive Schools. Many staff will be taking the Adaptive School Training this summer. At the beginning of the year, staff will be working on values and beliefs at the building level which will then expand to the district level.

He also announced the End of Year Staff Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, May 26. Asking that all staff attend as it will be a time to recognize some staff, reflect and set the stage for next year.  It will look somewhat different from previous years. 

Discussion:  Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members:

Chris Misselt noted that Ed Council will meet tomorrow afternoon for the last meeting of this school year. 
Tanya Gray met last week for the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Board of Directors. She referenced its monthly newsletter which is emailed to all board members. The TIE Conference is scheduled for West River next spring.
Amy McGovern reported on items from the Booster Club: voted on new officers at end-of-year meeting last week; fundraiser this Friday at track meet; organizational meeting will be July 25; scheduled community event on August 2 for membership drive; and first meeting on August 15.
Col Vairi reminded everyone of the air show this weekend. The F22 team and the Blue Angels will be here--"some of our best leaders were inspired by an air show performance when they were kids". 
Cathy Melendez stated she will be out of town so will zoom at the next meeting.  She regrets missing the activities scheduled for the last week of school.

Discussion:  Upcoming Calendar Events:

     May 22 - Senior Graduation
     May 23 - BOE Regular Meeting
     May 25 - Last Day of School for Students, 2 hr early release

Discussion:  President Melendez called the Board out of executive session at 7:26 p.m.
No action taken.