February 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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.

Discussion:  There was nothing for public forum.

Discussion:       Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes for January 23, 2023.

Discussion:       Approved Personnel Action for February 13, 2023. (Attachment)

Discussion:       Approved Ruth Coates request for a long term leave of absence for the 2023-24 school year per terms of the Negotiated Agreement. 

Discussion:       Approved Accounts Payable Report and January Payroll Report. (Attachments)

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

Discussion:       Approved overnight trip request for high school welding students on March 23-24, 2023.

Discussion:       Acknowledged receipt of letter from the Douglas Education Association indicating the desire to enter into negotiations for the 2023-24 school year.

Discussion:       Approved appointment of election workers and counters for the June 6, 2023 school board election as follows:
          Dawn Beltran          Carol Painter
          Rena Small             Denise Halstead-Peel
          Janice Jungeman    Rene Emme

Discussion:  Superintendent Items:

Discussion:  The Inclement Weather ThoughtExchange requesting input from our school community closed on Sunday.  Superintendent Case is in the process of creating themes from the exchange and looking for common ground.  A more detailed analysis of the information will be forthcoming soon along with a recommendation as to how to make up any future snow days.  

Discussion:  The district plans to continue with the Classified Listening Sessions format that was utilized last year.  The new format provided an opportunity for staff to share thoughts and ideas that could potentially be incorporated into the upcoming year's contract.   

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

Discussion:       Reviewed School Board Policy FA- Facilities Development Goals
     Reviewed School Board Policy FB- Facilities Planning
     Reviewed School Board Policy FC- Facilities Capitalization Program
     Reviewed School Board Policy FD- Bond Campaigns
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEA- Educational Specifications
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEB- Selection of Architect
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEC- Facilities Development Plans and Specifications.
     Reviewed School Board Policy FECA- Site Plans and Specifications
     Reviewed School Board Policy FED- Construction Estimates and Determinations
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEE- Site Acquisition
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEFA- Contractor's Fair Employment
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEFB- Contractor's Affidavits and Guarantees
     Reviewed School Board Policy FEG- Supervision of Construction
     Reviewed School Board Policy FFB- Name of School Facilities
     Reviewed School Board Policy FFBB- Memorials Placed on School Property
     Reviewed School Board Policy FL- Retirement of Facilities

Discussion:       Reviewed School Board Policy HA- Negotiations Goals
     Reviewed School Board Policy HB- Negotiations Legal Status
     Reviewed School Board Policy HC- Scope of Negotiations
     Reviewed School Board Policy HD- School Board Negotiating Powers and Duties
     Reviewed School Board Policy HE- Board Negotiating Agents
     Reviewed School Board Policy Regulation HE-R Board Negotiating Agents (Regulation)
     Reviewed School Board Policy HH- Privileges of Staff Negotiating Organizations
     Reviewed School Board Policy HJ- Negotiations Procedures
     Reviewed School Board Policy HL- Preliminary Negotiated Agreement Disposition
     Reviewed School Board Policy HN- Impasse Procedures
     Reviewed School Board Policy HO- Employee Contract Obligations

Discussion:       Revised School Board Policy LA- Education Agency Relations Goals
     Revised School Board Policy LAA- Student Teachers
     Revised School Board Policy LB- Relation with Other Schools and School Districts
     Reviewed School Board Policy LBB- Cooperative Educational Programs
     Revised School Board Policy LDJ- Monetary Donations for Meals (ANGEL FUND)
     Revised School Board Policy LI- Relations with Education Accreditation Agencies

Discussion:  Reports:

 

Discussion:  Superintendent Kevin Case shared an overview of the hiring process for the high school principal position with the anticipated timeline.  A recent ThoughtExchange with the high school staff highlighted qualities/characteristics staff would like the next high school principal to possess. 

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

Fran Apland shared that the Anchored4Life program started last week at the middle school. She is looking forward to seeing the student leadership develop under the program.  Planning is underway for the month of the Military Child--Purple Up Day for South Dakota will be April 21.  If anyone wants to help, let Fran know.

Amy McGovern did not have any committee reports but attended several student events and is just amazed at how well our students represent Douglas. Cabaret tickets for March 10 & 11 are on sale now.

Tonya Amaral attended the Curriculum Coordinating Committee meeting. Testing results and input from the 10-point grading scale Thought Exchange were reviewed. Each year there is improvement in the testing scores.  The next Booster Club meeting is February 21.

Cathy Melendez will be attending the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday.

Tanya Gray added that Douglas elementary students are attending the Rush game on Wednesday.  Vandenberg fourth-graders will be singing the National Anthem.




 

Discussion:  President Gray called the Board out of executive session at 7:01 p.m.
No action taken.