April 22, 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 District's administrative professionals for all the work they do.  Administrative Professionals Day is April 24.  There were also five staff members recently recognized with the Above & Beyond Award.

Discussion:  There was nothing for public forum.

Discussion:         Approved Regular Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2024.

Discussion:         Approved Personnel Action for April 22, 2024. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved Accounts Payable Report for April 15, 2024. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Annual Membership Resolution for school year 2024-25.

Discussion:         Approved resolution to join Equalis Group, a joint purchasing cooperative, in lieu of bid requirements according to SDCL 1-24-3. 

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

Discussion:  Superintendent Items:

Discussion:  Communications Coordinator Jade Temple explained the process to develop a new Douglas logo and branding plan. The Patriot will continue to represent the Douglas legacy with an updated tagline and consistent color scheme used across the district and activities. The branding guide will be posted on the website.

Discussion:  Fiscal Resources Items:

Discussion:  Make a matter of record that two (2) three-year positions for Board Member at Large have been filled:  

     Tanya Gray
     Chris Misselt

The annual School Board Election will not be conducted as there is neither a contested vacancy on the School Board nor any question submitted to the voters.

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

Discussion:         Revised Board Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students (Open Enrollment)
       Revised Board Policy JEDB - Student Dismissal Precautions
       Revised Board Policy JEE - Student Attendance Accounting
       Revised Board Regulation JEE-R - Student Attendance Accounting
       Revised Board Policy JEF - Release Time for Religious Practice
       Reviewed Board Policy JEFA - Senior Privileges
       Revised Board Policy JEG - Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance


Information Reading of Board Policies Section I, Instruction, IA-IGBB:
       Review Board Policy IA - Instructional Goals
       Review Board Policy IB - Academic Freedom
       Review Board Policy IC - School Year-School Calendar
       Review Board Policy ID - School Day
       Revise Board Policy IF - Curriculum Development
       Revise Board Policy IG - Curriculum Model
       Revise Board Regulation IG-R - Curriculum Model
       Revise Board Policy IGAA - Citizenship Education
       Review Board Policy IGAB - Human Relations Education - Moral and Character Instruction
       Delete Board Policy IGABA - Staff AIDS Education Plan
       Review Board Policy IGAC - Teaching about Religion
       Review Board Policy IGAD - General and Specific Occupational Education
       Review Board Policy IGAG - Chemical Abuse Prevention Program
       Review Board Policy IGAH - Family Life and Sex Education
       Review Board Policy IGAJ - Wellness
       Revise Board Policy IGBA - Programs for Children with Disabilities
       Revise Board Policy IGBB - Student Acceleration Practices
       

 

Discussion:  Reports:

Discussion:  Superintendent Kevin Case  reported that the Region IV Superintendents and Business Managers, who meet once a month, met at Douglas on Friday for a tour of Ellsworth Air Force Base. After lunch was provided, he shared some specifics to Douglas and the Box Elder community growth.  28th Bomb Wing Commander Col Derek Oakley and 28th MSG Commander Col Patrice Holmes briefed the group on the Doolittle Raider legacy and Ellsworth's role in today's world. Many thanks for a great tour!

Superintendent Case stated that the 2024-25 negotiations are still in process, and the Wellness Committee will have its first meeting on Wednesday with Dr. Andrew Koenig facilitating.  

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

Tonya Welch reported that the post-prom event this past weekend went well.  The Activity Banquet will be April 29 at 6:30 p.m. with walking tacos provided by Booster Club, and the next meeting will be May 9 at 6:00 p.m.

Chris Misselt remarked on not having a school board election since 2018. This is a community of 3,000 kids, 400 staff and 14,000 people. He would encourage folks to come forward and participate.

Amy McGovern attended the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.  It was a normal business meeting.

Tanya Gray will attend the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Board of Directors meeting this week. She commented that the Douglas prom attendees represented Douglas well at the Monument.