July 10, 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: Cathleen Melendez for her 18 years of service on the DSD School Board.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case recognized Cathleen Melendez for her 18 years of service on the Douglas School Board and her many contributions to the District.
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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. Public Hearing on Proposed 2023-24 School District Budget
Discussion:
Held Public Hearing on the proposed 2023-24 School District Budget. There were no public comments.
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8. Consent Agenda Items:
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8.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for June 26, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023.
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8.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for July 10, 2023. (Attachment)
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8.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report and Payroll Expenditures for July 2023. (Attachments)
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8.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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8.E. Approve Declaring Items as Surplus. (Surplus for sale or discard).
Discussion:
Approved declaring equipment and textbooks as surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
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8.F. Election ballot for South Dakota High School activities Association (SDHSAA) Division 1 Representative.
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8.G. Runoff Election ballot for South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) for Division III Representative - Secondary Principal.
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8.H. Approval of additional workdays beyond the contracted 230 days during the 2022-23 contract period per ITEM 4 in the Superintendent's Contract.
Discussion:
Approved 11.375 additional work days beyond contract for Superintendent Kevin Case.
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9. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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10. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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11. Superintendent Items:
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11.A. Approve the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, Cathleen Melendez has faithfully served the children and patrons of the Douglas School District for eighteen (18) years as a school board member; and WHEREAS, Cathleen Melendez has been involved in and contributed to the activities and functions of the schools and has given freely of her time and energies to resolve the issues, both educational and financial, which have come before the Board; and WHEREAS, Cathleen Melendez has maintained high standards and earned the respect of educators and fellow board members; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Douglas School District 51-1 hereby commends Cathleen Melendez for her valuable contributions to the students and staff of the Douglas School District. |
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12. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
WHEREAS, Cathleen Melendez has faithfully served the children and patrons of the Douglas School District for eighteen (18) years as a school board member; and
WHEREAS, Cathleen Melendez has been involved in and contributed to the activities and functions of the schools and has given freely of her time and energies to resolve the issues, both educational and financial, which have come before the Board; and WHEREAS, Cathleen Melendez has maintained high standards and earned the respect of educators and fellow board members; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Douglas School District 51-1 hereby commends Cathleen Melendez for her valuable contributions to the students and staff of the Douglas School District. |
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12.A. LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Douglas School District #51-1 Board of Education, after duly considering the FY23 Expenditure needs, hereby approves and authorizes the transfer of FY23 contingency funds to the appropriate expenditure accounts within and between the General and Special Education Funds for payment of instructional materials, equipment and costs not to exceed $368,180.00.
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12.B. Approve Supplemental Budget for FY23. (Copy Attached)
Discussion:
LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Douglas School District #51-1 Board of Education, after duly considering the FY23 Expenditure needs, hereby approves and authorizes the transfer of FY23 contingency funds to the appropriate expenditure accounts within and between the General and Special Education Funds for payment of instructional materials, equipment and costs not to exceed $368,180.00.
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13. Operational Support Services Items:
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13.A. Approve SECOND READING of REVISED Board Policy GCEA, Job Sharing For Professional Staff.
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14. Reports:
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14.A. Superintendent:
Discussion:
Reports:
Superintendent Kevin Case reported on the recent flurry of phone calls from Senator Rounds and Senator Thune's office regarding possible funding sources for district facilities. He thanked the Board for its foresight in allowing the planning phases to be completed for the new buildings. That data and information is then ready when legislators make requests. Superintendent Case stated there has been a good conversation with the State Appropriations Committee. They will meet again in late August and he would like to arrange a base tour at that time. Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members Board members individually thanked Cathy Melendez for her passion for the kids and her service to the District. Cathy Melendez expressed her gratitude for being able to serve on the School Board for 18 years through 4 superintendents and countless staff and students. Her family has been part of the Douglas family for 38 years. She charged the current Board to "take care of the district". |
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14.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
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15. Upcoming Calendar Events:
Adaptive Schools Training - July 24-27 BOE Meeting - August 14 |
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16. Adjournment
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