October 23, 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 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 recognized Sydney Franck who was recently awarded the Early Career School Psychologist Award.
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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 October 10, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2023.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for October 23, 2023. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved September Financial Reports. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report. (Attachment)
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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 the Middle School Washington DC trip request for 2025.
Discussion:
Approved the Middle School Washington DC trip request for the summer of 2025.
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7.G. Approve High School Welding Trip Request to Watertown, SD on December 5-6, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved High School Welding Trip Request to Watertown, SD on December 5-6, 2023.
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7.H. Approve H. Snyder Request for Waiver of Liquidated Damages.
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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. Douglas School District Preschool Programming
Discussion:
Executive Director of Elementary Academics, Ann Pettit reported on Preschool Programming as an information item. Initial discussions will revolve around assessing the demand for preschool programming in the Douglas Community. Our first step will be to distribute an interest survey to all stakeholders, aimed at pinpointing essential community needs, requirements and components.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
Fiscal Resources Items:
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11.A. Approve the following Amended Grant Budgets: ARP Homeless; ESSER II; and
ESSER III. |
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11.B. South Dakota Teacher Compensation Accountability Data
In 2016, the SD Legislature passed a half-cent sales tax increase with the purpose of increasing teacher compensation in South Dakota. Since that date, schools have been required to report compensation data (SDCL 13-13-73.6) in an effort to show that the additional dollars are being used for teacher compensation. Each year is compared to FY2017 for comparison purposes. Douglas has always made it a priority to compensate our staff with the most competitive salary & benefits package as possible while still being fiscally responsible. The attached report came from the State of South Dakota - we sorted it to show the Districts with the highest average teacher compensation (includes benefits) and the Districts with the highest average teacher salary (does not include benefits).
Discussion:
Business Manager Trista Olney presented the South Dakota Teacher compensation Accountability Data. In 2016, the SD Legislature passed a half-cent sales tax increase with the purpose of increasing teacher compensation in South Dakota. Since that date, schools have been required to report compensation data (SDCL 13-13-73.6) in an effort to show that the additional dollars are being used for teacher compensation. Each year is compared to FY2017 for comparison purposes.
Douglas has always made it a priority to compensate our staff with the most competitive salary & benefits package as possible while still being fiscally responsible. The attached report came from the State of South Dakota - we sorted it to show the Districts with the highest average teacher compensation (includes benefits) and the Districts with the highest average teacher salary (does not include benefits). Douglas teachers are the third highest paid in the state. |
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve SECOND READING of Revised, Reviewed District Policies Section J (JFC-JFCG)
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12.B. Hear INFORMATIONAL Reading of Board Policies, JFCH-JGA, EEA, EEA-R.
Discussion:
Revised Board Policy JFC - Student Conduct
Revised Board Policy JFCA - Student Dress Code Revised Board Policy JFCB - Gangs Revised Board Policy JFCC - Student Conduct on School Buses Reviewed Board Policy Regulation JFCC-R Student Conduct on School Buses Reviewed Board Policy JFCD - Bullying Reviewed Board Policy Regulation JFCD-R - Bullying Regulation Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JFCD-E(1) - Student Bullying/Harassment Reporting Form Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JFCD-E(2) - Bullying Complaint Appeal to the Superintendent Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JFCD-E(3) - Bullying Compaint Appeal to the School Board Reviewed Board Policy JFCE - Terroristic Threats Revised Board Policy JFCG - Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco Use by Students Hear Informational Reading of the following Board Policies: Revise Board Policy EEA - Bus Transportation Policy Revise Board Policy Regulation EEA-R - Bus Transportation Policy Revise Board Policy EEAB - School Bus Scheduling and Routing Revise Board Policy JFCH - Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students Revise Board Policy Regulation JFCH-R - Student Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs Regulation Review Board Policy JFCJ - Dangerous Weapons in the School Revise Board Policy JFCK - Cell Phones and Portable Digital Media Devices Revise Board Policy JFCL - Student Registered Sex Offenders Review Board Policy JFEE - Participation in Work Study Programs Revise Board Policy Regulation JFEE-R - Participation in Work Study Programs Regulation Revise Board Policy JFG - Student Searches Review Board Policy JFH - Student Complaints and Grievances Review Board Policy JFHA - Student Nondiscrimination Grievance Procedure Review Board Policy Exhibit JFHA-E(1) - Grievance Filing Form Revise Board Policy JG - Student Discipline Review Board Policy JGA - Prohibition of Corporal Punishment |
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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:
Reports:
Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members Tonya Amaral announced the High School Music Department will have Family Fun Night featuring an Alice in Wonderland theme next Monday, October 30. The next Booster Club meeting is scheduled for November 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. Amy McGovern attended the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Tanya Gray attended the ASBSD meeting via zoom last week. They discussed school board standing positions on matters for the upcoming legislative session. Amy McGovern is the Douglas Board rep to the Delegate Assembly in November. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
November 10 - Veterans Day - Holiday November 13 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Executive Session for Personnel according to SDCL 1-25-2.1. (If Needed)
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
President Gray called the Board out of executive session at 5:44 p.m.
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17. Board Work Session - During the work session, board members will have the opportunity to discuss the Board of Education Self Evaluation Document that they completed last month.
Discussion:
Board members participated in a work session giving them the opportunity to discuss the Board of Education self-evaluation results they completed last month.
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18. Adjournment
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