October 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 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:
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case and the Board of Education recognized Douglas School District's Early Intervention Program, which has been designated by the State as exemplary--the highest designation for Preschool Levels of Excellence. This speaks to the quality of the program and the level of expertise and professionalism of the staff who lead it.
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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 Regular Meeting Minutes for October 11, 2022.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes for October 11, 2022.
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6.B. Approve Personnel Action.
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for October 24, 2022. (Attachment)
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6.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved September 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 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.F. Approve 2024 Music & Drama Field Trip to Branson, MO.
Discussion:
Approved the high school music and drama trip request to Branson, Missouri in 2024.
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6.G. Approve Overnight and Out-of-State Trip Requests for Robotics.
Discussion:
Approved the robotics overnight/out-of-state trip requests to Mitchell on November 4-5, to Harrisburg on November 18-19, and to Gillette, WY on January 28.
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6.H. Approve Update of ESSER III School District Plan.
Discussion:
Approved update to ESSER III School District Plan.
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7. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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8. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
Discussion:
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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8.A. 22 - 23 Douglas School District Report Card
Discussion:
Executive Director of Elementary Academics Ann Pettit and Executive Director of Secondary Academics Kit Veit shared the 2021-22 State Report Card. It covers data points for students in grades 3-8 and 11. The report card information is now public and can be accessed on the State Department of Education website.
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8.B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board for the Connecting With Our Youth Navigator Program.
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8.C. 18 - 21 Year Old Transition Program
The Douglas School District has partnered with the Department of Human Resources, Division of Rehabilitation on a grant-based funding mechanism to establish an Adult Transition Program. This fall, DSD launched the program, The Bridge Program, to serve students with disabilities ages 18-21 as they transition to independent living and integrated employment.
Discussion:
Director of Special Services Monica Waltman shared information and a video featuring the new Bridge Program which is an adult transition program supporting 18-21-year-old students with disabilities. They learn to advocate for themselves as they transition to independent living and integrated employment. The program is funded by a grant from the Department of Human Resources, Division of Rehabilitation Services. Student Shawn Stock and his parent shared their experience.
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9. Superintendent Items:
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10. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
Fiscal Resource Items:
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10.A. Approve the Following Grant Budgets:
(1) Title I, Part A - Improving Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged (2) Title II, Part A - Improving Teacher Quality - Class Size Reduction (3) Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants |
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11. Operational Support Services Items:
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Operational Support Services Items:
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11.A. Consider Request of Transportation Dept. for Early Purchase of one (1), 71 Passenger Bus through ESSER Budget.
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12. Reports:
Discussion:
Reports:
Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members. |
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12.A. Superintendent:
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12.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Discussion:
Tonya Amaral commented the Booster Club joined with the HS Music Department for event at the high school tonight. The next Booster Club meeting is December 5.
Cathy Melendez stated the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce will be supporting military personnel in the upcoming holidays. Fran Apland attended the MIC3 annual business meeting last week. The South Dakota MIC3 Commissioner is Ann Pettit . It was a good opportunity to make new connections on the national level. Trista Olney added that MIC3 staff will be visiting Douglas and area schools in November. |
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13. Upcoming Calendar Events:
October 26 - Strategic Direction Meeting November 9 - Joint Meeting with WDTC Board, 11:30 am November 11 - Holiday November 14 - BOE Meeting |
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14. Transition to BOE Work Session.
Discussion:
After a brief recess, Adaptive Schools trainer, Ellynor Martinez joined board members via zoom to facilitate the review of the board self-evaluation survey and further collective skill development.
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15. Adjournment.
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