May 23, 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.
First Vice-President Tanya Gray 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: Retirees
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case recognized and thanked 11 staff members who are retiring. They represent 312 years of experience leaving the District. He congratulated them and wished them well.
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4. Public Forum:
Discussion:
There was nothing for public forum.
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5. Approval of Agenda:
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6. Consent Agenda Items:
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6.A. Approval of Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for May 9, 2022.
Discussion:
Approved Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for May 9, 2022.
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6.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 23, 2022. (Attachment)
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6.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved April 2022 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 Overnight / Out of State Activity Trip Requests for this summer.
Discussion:
Approved Overnight / Out of State Activity Trip Requests for this summer.
Description:
June 26-29 Wrestling to Northern State University Camp July 14-16 Volleyball to University of Kearney Camp July 23-25 Volleyball to Chadron State College Camp |
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6.F. Approve the TENTATIVE Douglas Transportation Schedule for the 2022-23 School Year.
Discussion:
Approved the tentative Douglas Transportation Schedule for the 2022-23 School Year.
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6.G. 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. Approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Douglas School Board hereby recognizes and commends the following staff members on the occasion of their retirement. Their many years of dedication and service to the Douglas School District have benefited countless staff and students. The Board wishes them success and happiness in the future. Rene Emme 36 Years Marlys Enstad 34 Years Todd Gartner 17 Years Jeff Glandt 32 Years Kevin Ham 33 Years Robyn Heintz 30 Years Linda Norman 39 Years Lonnie Painter 30 Years Mark Sheets 14 Years Mary Vogel 33 Years Bonitto Wilson 14 Years
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Douglas School Board hereby recognizes and commends the following staff members on the occasion of their retirement. Their many years of dedication and service to the Douglas School District have benefited countless staff and students. The Board wishes them success and happiness in the future.
Rene Emme 36 Years Marlys Enstad 34 Years Todd Gartner 17 Years Jeff Glandt 32 Years Kevin Ham 33 Years Robyn Heintz 30 Years Linda Norman 39 Years Lonnie Painter 30 Years Mark Sheets 14 Years Mary Vogel 33 Years Bonitto Wilson 14 Years |
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10.A. Approve the proposed salary schedule for Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2022-23 School Year.
Discussion:
Fiscal Resources Items:
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10.B. Approve a Base Salary of $54,250 for Coordinators for the 2022-23 School Year.
Discussion:
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10.C. Approve a Base Salary of $84,200 for Building Administrative Personnel for the 2022-23 School Year.
Discussion:
Base Salary of $54,250 for Coordinators for the 2022-23 School Year.
Base Salary of $84,200 for Administrative Personnel for the 2022-23 School Year. |
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11. Operational Support Services Items:
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11.A. Approve 2022-23 Back-To-School Plan.
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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11.B. Hear and Approve First Reading of REVISED Board Policy KIA - Distribution and Posting of Promotional Materials
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11.C. Hear and Approve Second Reading of REVISED Board Policy GCI - Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
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11.D. Hear and Approve Second Reading of REVISED Board Policy GDI- Support Staff Assignments and Transfers
Discussion:
Approved revised Board Policy GCI - Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers.
Approved revised Board Policy GDI - Support Staff Assignments and Transfers. |
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12. Reports:
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12.A. Superintendent:
Discussion:
Reports:
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12.A.1. SDDOE Visit 5/11/2022
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case reported that approximately 20 staff members from the South Dakota Department of Education, Division of Learning and Instruction, along with 6 Black Hills Special Services Cooperative staff members visited the District on May 11, 2022. The visit was to further develop our professional collaborative relationship with all partners.
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12.A.2. Establishment of Community Advisory Council
Discussion:
Superintendent Case held the first two meetings of the Community Advisory Council to establish the expectations for the upcoming school year and explore topics of interest. Topics will include: Growth and Expansion, Student Safety, Traffic Flow, Curriculum Offerings, Student Expectations, and Community Connections and Involvement.
He also reported that more than thirty additional staff members were recognized in the Above and Beyond Staff Recognition. We do have lots of positive things going on. The End of Year Staff Celebration on Thursday morning will recognize staff years of service and retirees. It will also incorporate time for reflection on our success this past year, as well as, set the stage for next year. |
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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:
Col. Brady Vaira announced the Kindergarten Lunch and Learn event is scheduled for Thursday, June 2 at 11:30. Parents of incoming kindergartners can attend in person or virtually. He congratulated the 178 graduates and thanked all who attended the air show. Amy McGovern reported that Booster Club awarded four senior scholarships. They appreciate everyone's support of their fundraising through the year that makes it possible. She was thrilled to give her son his diploma at graduation. Ben Frerichs stated it was amazing to look at the packed stadium at graduation and see all the support for our students. Tanya Gray attended the meeting with the SD Department of Education folks. They had nothing but good things to say about Douglas--we set the bar high. It was impressive. She will also serve on the Associated School Board of South Dakota Board of Directors for the next 4 years. |
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13. Upcoming Calendar Events:
Last Day of School for Students May 25 (2 hr early release) Last Day of School for Teachers May 26 BOE Meeting June 13
Discussion:
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Last Day of School for Students May 25 (2 hr early release) Last Day of School for Teachers May 26 BOE Meeting June 13 |
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14. Executive Session to discuss Meet & Confer items per SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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15. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
First Vice-President Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:30 p.m.
No action was taken. |
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16. Adjournment
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