November 27, 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:
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President Tanya Gray gave a shoutout to the success of the recent middle school Turkey Bingo event.
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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 November 13, 2023.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Meeting Minutes for November 13, 2023.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for November 27, 2023. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved October 2023 Financial Report. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report for November 30, 2023. (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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8. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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9. Elementary and Secondary Academic Items:
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Elementary and Secondary Academic Items:
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9.A. District Academic Report Card
Discussion:
Executive Director of Academics Ann Pettit presented an overview of the 2022-23 State Report Card data including historical and state average comparisons for ELA, Math and Science. She connected the data to the Strategic Direction Focus Areas of Identity, Ownership, and Adaptability. The report included K-12 action steps and takeaways. Attendance is part of the School Environment Indicator. There is a rise in chronic absenteeism, which is defined by the State as being absent 10% or more of enrolled days. There is a wealth of data included on the South Dakota State Report Card website.
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9.B. Review of Calendar Committee Process and Preview of 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Discussion:
Executive Director of Academics Ann Pettit reported on the year-long process to develop two calendar options for the 2024-25 academic school year. The Academic Calendar Committee with representation from certified, classified and administrative staff from multiple buildings developed the academic calendar options by using input from the staff and family ThoughtExchange, considering contractual and preferred components, and adding planned inclement weather days. The calendar options will be presented to Ed Council members tomorrow for their recommendation and come back to the Board for approval in December.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Hear SECOND READING of Board Policies, JFCH-JGA, EEA, EEA-R.
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12.B. Hear FIRST READING of Reviewed or Revised Board Policies, Section J, (JGB-JHDA).
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Revised Board Policy EEA - Bus Transportation Policy
Revised Board Policy Regulation EEA-R - Bus Transportation Policy Revised Board Policy EEAB - School Bus Scheduling and Routing Revised Board Policy JFCH - Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students Revised Board Policy Regulation JFCH-R - Student Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs Reviewed Board Policy JFCJ - Dangerous Weapons in the School Revised Board Policy JFCK - Cell Phones and Portable Digital Media Devices Revised Board Policy JFCL - Student Registered Sex Offenders Reviewed Board Policy JFEE - Participation in Work Study Programs Revised Board Policy Regulation JFEE-R - Participation in Work Study Programs Revised Board Policy JFG - Student Searches Reviewed Board Policy JFH - Student Complaints and Grievances Reviewed Board Policy JFHA - Student Nondiscrimination Grievance Procedure Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JFHA-E(1) - Grievance Filing Form Revised Board Policy JG - Student Discipline Reviewed Board Policy JGA - Prohibition of Corporal Punishment |
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Revised Board Policy JGB - Restraint and Seclusion
Reviewed Board Policy JGB-E(1) - Incident Report Form Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JGB-E(2) - Debriefing Form Reviewed Board Policy JH - Wellness Policy Reviewed Board Policy JHC - Student Health Reviewed Board Policy JHCA - Student Immunizations and Physical Exams Reviewed Board Policy Regulation JHCA-R - School Immunization Program Reviewed Board Policy JHCDA - Student Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma & Anaphylaxis Medication Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JHCDA-E/JHCDC-E - Annual Authorization Form Reviewed Board Policy JHCDB - Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Reviewed Board Policy JHCDC - Diabetes Health Care and Insulin Administration Revised Board Policy JHDA - Student Welfare Crisis Intervention |
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13.A. Superintendent:
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Reports:
Superintendent Kevin Case commented on a recent base tour and the amount of work happening on base in preparation for the arrival of the B-21. |
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13.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
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Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Tonya Amaral stated the Booster Club meeting is tomorrow night at the high school. The Douglas Drum Line brought home the Creative Sparkle Award from the Parade of Lights on Saturday. Amy McGovern attended the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce meeting last week. Winter Wonderland will be this coming Saturday. Tanya Gray attended the short business meeting for the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative before Thanksgiving. BHSSC will have its Christmas Party in Spearfish with the business meeting scheduled later in December. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
December 7 - Annual CO Staff Openhouse, 8-3:30 December 11 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Executive Session
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
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17. Adjournment
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