January 8, 2024 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 p.m.

Discussion:  Superintendent Kevin Case recognized the Douglas administration team for doing a great job with leadership and engaging staff in professional development learning last week during the two PD days.

Discussion:  During public forum, an elementary teacher commented on the process for requesting staff leave that requires entry into two different systems.

Discussion:         Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023.

Discussion:         Approved November 2023 Financial Reports. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved the Accounts Payable Report and December Payroll Report. (Attachments)

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

Discussion:  Superintendent Items:

Discussion:  Fiscal Resources Items:

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

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

Hear Informational Reading of Board Policies, Section J (JHCC-JHCD-E).
       Revise Board Policy JHCC - Student Communicable Conditions
       Revise Board Policy Regulation JHCC-R - Student Communicable Conditions Regulations for Handling Body Fluids/Contaminants in School
       Revise Board Policy JHCD - Administering Medications to Students
       Revise Board Policy Exhibit JHCD-E - Consent for Medication Administration Form
 

Discussion:  Reports: 

Superintendent Kevin Case announced the hiring of Sandra Jimenez as Executive Director of Secondary Academics. She will be joining the Douglas team next week. She brings a wealth of experience with her.  He also welcomed Jo Anne Mulholland as the new Ellsworth Air Force Base School Liaison. She will be at future board meetings. 

He will be sending out a schedule for the Classified Listening Sessions.  The sessions will take place in February and  as in the past, one or two board members can join each session depending on availability.

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

Tonya Welch stated the Booster Club/Post Prom meeting will be tomorrow night at 6:00 pm.

Tanya Gray attended the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative business meeting in December via phone conference.

Discussion:  President Tanya Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:55 p.m.
No action taken.