May 8, 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: Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12
2023-24 Staff and Volunteer Appreciation
Discussion:
Communications Coordinator Katy Urban recognized Douglas staff and volunteers who have served on various committees and activities throughout the year to make Douglas a better place. The School Board will acknowledge the list later on the agenda. She also thanked all the teachers and staff for the important work they do. This is Teacher Apprecation Week.
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
Discussion:
There was nothing for public forum.
Links:
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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 of April 24, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2023 and Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2023.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 8, 2023. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report and April Payroll Expenditures. (Attachments)
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7.D. Acknowledge presentation of staff and volunteer recognition awards for the 2022-23 school year.
Discussion:
Acknowledged Presentation of 2022-23 Staff and Volunteer Recognition Awards.
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7.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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7.F. Approve Adding a Head Coach for Girls' Wrestling Team.
Discussion:
Approved adding a head coach for girls' wrestling team.
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7.G. Approve Lettering Agreement for Black Hills Lacrosse Club.
Discussion:
Approved Black Hills Lacrosse Club Lettering Agreement for 2023-24 school year.
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7.H. Approve DHS AFJROTC Trip Request to Camp Judson on May 9-10, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved DHS AFJROTC trip request to Camp Judson in Keystone on May 9-10, 2023.
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7.I. Election ballot for South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board members.
Discussion:
Approved the recommendation to vote for Randy Hartmann, as Large School Board of Education representative and Adam Shaw as Division III Secondary Principal representative on the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board.
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7.J. South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Amendment Ballots.
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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 Administrative Rule Waiver Application for High School Credit Before 9th Grade.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve Student Assignment Request as recommended to attend Douglas School District for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve FIRST READING of Revised, Reviewed, New or Deleted, Douglas District Policies, Section G, GCLA - GDPD.
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12.B. Approve SECOND READING of REVISED Board Policy IKF-R, Required Courses.
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12.C. Approve SECOND READING of Douglas District Board Polices, Section G. (Policies GA - GDL)
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12.D. INFORMATIONAL READING of Revised, Reviewed, Douglas District Policies, Section J. (JA-JECAC)
Discussion:
This item is an informational reading of revised and reviewed Douglas School Board Policies, Section J - Students (JA-JECAC).
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12.E. Approve Declaring One (1) 1986 Flatbed Pickup as Surplus For Sale.
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12.F. INFORMATIONAL Required Review of Douglas School District Back-To-School Plan.
Discussion:
Executive Director of Operational Support Services Bud Gusso stated that school districts are required to complete an annual review of their Covid Recovery Back-to-School Plans. The Covid Recovery Committee will meet next week to review Douglas's plan and recommend any edits before bringing the Back-to-School plan to the Board at its next meeting.
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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
Discussion:
Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from associate Board Members:
Fran Apland reported that the Kindergarten Information Night continues to grow and get better each year. Tonya Amaral stated the May 1st Activities Banquet was well attended. At the next Booster Club meeting on May 15 at 6:30 p.m., they will elect officers for next school year. Chris Misselt attended the Ed Council meeting. Amy McGovern will be attending the Covid Recovery Committee meeting next week to review the Back-to-School Plan. She gave a shout out to the high school for placing 1st in the annual West River Math Contest in Algebra II. The contest took place today at the South Dakota School of Mines. Tanya Gray attended the monthly Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Board of Directors meeting. They do send out a monthly newsletter. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
May 21 - Senior Graduation May 22 - BOE Meeting May 24 - Last Day of School for Students |
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15. Executive Session for Negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
President Gray brought the Board out of executive session at 7:42 p.m.
No action was taken. |
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17. Adjournment
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