April 6, 2023 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 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:
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Superintendent Kevin Case recognized the snow removal crew and bus drivers for their hard work on Wednesday so school could be open today. He appreciates the dedicated, hardworking staff that make Douglas a great place to call home.
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
Discussion:
There was nothing for public forum.
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6. Approval of Agenda:
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7. Consent Agenda Items:
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7.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2023.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for April 6, 2023. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report and March Payroll Report. (Attachment)
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7.D. 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.E. Approve ten (10) additional high school students for early graduation at the end of the school year (graduating in less than eight semesters), pending successful completion of all required classes and credits.
Discussion:
Approved ten (10) additional high school students for early graduation at the end of the school year (graduating in less than eight semesters), pending successful completion of all required classes and credits.
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8. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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9. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
Discussion:
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9.A. Approve 10-Point Grading Scale for grades 6-12 starting in School Year 2023-24.
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9.B. Approve Agreement between National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and Douglas School District for SY 2023 - 24.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Inclement Weather Days - March 31, April 4, April 5
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10.B. Classified Listening Session Summary
Discussion:
Seventy-two staff members attended the classified listening sessions last month. We also had a few staff members share written responses. All of those responses have been included in the summary. We will continue to look at the results of the sessions and begin working on actionable steps to address items we believe can be addressed. For now, a couple of items that seemed to surface:
1. The need for well planned professional development for all classified staff members. Specifically, there was support from all sessions to provide training as it relates to student discipline/management. This was shared by members of almost every job classification. 2. The importance of both district wide and building/program specific communication to help support optimal performance. 3. There were a few specific items that we can easily address (Transportation meal stipend money for trips over 10 hours, phone extension not working, speaker in library not working . . . ) 4. The staff overall were appreciative of the opportunity to have an opportunity to voice their thoughts at the listening sessions. |
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
Fiscal Resources Items:
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11.A. Make a matter of record that valid School Board Nominating Petitions have been filed as follows:
One (1) three-year position for Board Member at Large Ben Frerichs 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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11.B. Approve attached resolutions from the Associated School Boards Protective Trust for the (1) South Dakota School District Benefits Fund Adoption and Renewal for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and the (2) Participation Agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. (Copy Attached)
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve Bid as recommended for the Francis Case Boiler System Replacement. (Copy Attached)
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12.B. Approve Bid as recommended for the Francis Case Ventilator System Replacement. (Copy Attached)
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12.C. INFORMATIONAL READING of Revised, Reviewed, New or Deleted, Douglas District Policies, Section G:
Discussion:
School Board Policies, Section G - Personnel are due for revision, renewal, addition or deletion. Attached are the majority of the policies in Section G. This is an information item and will be on the meeting agenda for April 24 for First Reading.
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
April 10-14 - Spring Break April 24 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Executive Session to prepare for negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Tanya Gray called the board out of executive session at 6:30 p.m.
No action taken. |