December 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Discussion:  All actions in these Minutes were by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated.

President Tanya Gray called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm

Discussion:  There was nothing for public forum.

Discussion:         Approved regular Board Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2023.

Discussion:         Approved Personnel Action for December 11, 2023. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved Accounts Payable Report for December 15 and November Payroll Report. (Attachments)

Discussion:         There were no conflicts disclosed as defined in SDCL 3-23.

Discussion:         Approved four (4) high school students for early graduation (graduating in fewer than eight semesters), pending successful completion of all required classes and credits.

Discussion:         Approved declaring library books as surplus (surplus for sale or discard).

Discussion:  Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:

Discussion:  Fiscal Resources Items:

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

Discussion:         Revised Board Policy JGB - Restraint and Seclusion
       Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit 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 JHCA-R - School Immunization Program
       Reviewed Board Policy JHCDA - Student Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma & Anaphylaxis Medication
       Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit JFCDA-E/JHCDC-E - Annual Authorization for Self-Administration
       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

Hear informational reading of the following school board policies:
       Review Board Policy JGD - Student suspension and Expulsion
       Review Board Policy Exhibit JGD-E(1) - Notice of Hearing
       Review Board Policy Exhibit JGD-E(2) - Hearing Waiver
       Review Board Policy Exhibit JGD-E(3) - Findings of Fact
       Review Board Policy Exhibit JGD-E(4) - Notice to Parent of Special Education Student
       Review Board Policy Regulation JGD-R - Student Suspension and Expulsion Procedures
       Review Board Policy JHCDD - Opioid Antagonist Policy
       Review Board Policy Regulation JHCDD-R - Narcan Administration Protocol
       Review Board Policy Exhibit JHCDD-E - Report of Opioid Antagonist Administration
       Review Board Policy JHD - Student Psychological Services
       Revise Board Policy JHFA - Supervision of Students
       Review Board Policy JHFAA - Field Trips
       Review Board Policy Exhibit JHFAA-E - Trip Request
       Review Board Policy JHG - Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
       Review Board Policy Regulation JHG-R - Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
       Review Board Policy JL - Student Gifts and Solicitations
       Review Board Policy JN - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
       Review of Board Policy JNA - Loaning of Textbooks
       Review of Board Policy JNB - Delinquent Student Fees, Fees, and Charges
       Review of Board Policy Regulation JNB-R - Delinquent Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Small Claims Court Information
       Review of Board Policy JO - Student Records
       Review of Board Policy Exhibit JO-E - Student Records Notice of Rights
       Review of Board Policy Regulation JO-R - FERPA Notice for Directory Information
       Review of Board Policy JOA - Student Directory Information
       Review of Board Policy Exhibit JOA-E - Student Directory Information Notice & Information Opt-Out
       Review of Board Policy JOB - Student Surveys
       Review of Board Policy Exhibit JOB-E - Student Surveys Notice of Rights and Consent Form

       
 

Discussion:  Reports:

Discussion:  Superintendent Kevin Case outlined the plan for advertising and hiring the two Central Office Administrator openings for 2024-25. The Executive Director of Secondary Academics and Executive Director of Operational Support positions will be advertised tomorrow with a plan to hire in early February. They will also advertise for a Director of Human Resources, not for an additional position but as an option.  Will discuss in more detail with proposed job description at January 8 meeting.  He also added that the high school is having some conversations on changing the location of the high school graduation.  

Discussion:  Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members

Chris Misselt stated he had attended several committee meetings recently: Ed Council, Covid Recovery Committee and Audit Committee.  There are reports from each of the meetings available.

Amy McGovern added she responded to the Covid Recovery Committee survey and email. The Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce will meet next week. 

Patrice Holmes reported the Patriot School gate will be closed from December 22 through January 5.  It will open again on January 8.

Tonya Amaral encouraged everyone to vote on the Booster Club Parade of Trees at the Box Elder Event Center.  The Booster Club has designated the American Legion Post #315 as the recipient if the Douglas tree wins. She attended the Curriculum Coordinating Committee meeting today, as well as the Audit Committee.

Tanya Gray invited BOE members to attend next Sunday's ASBSD session.  She is leading one of the sessions. One of the questions posed is how does your Board recognize student success? Yesterday's sessions hosted some great dialogue.

Discussion:  During a board work session, Business Manager Trista Olney presented overall budget information to the board members.