May 28, 2024 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 Tanya 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 stated it takes a whole crew to land the plane at the end of the school year. He thanked everyone for their part in a safe landing.
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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 of May 13, 2024.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2024.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 28, 2024. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved April 2024 Financial Reports. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
Discussion:
Approved the Accounts Payable Report for May 31, 2024. (Attachment)
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7.E. Approve Declaring Francis Case Library Books as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
Discussion:
Approved declaring Francis Case library books as surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
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7.F. Approve Declaring Items as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
Discussion:
Approved declaring items on list as surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
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7.G. 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 Curriculum and Instruction Items:
Discussion:
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9.A. Approve - Lifeways Partnership for 2024-2025 school year
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9.B. Approve Friends of the Children MOU.
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9.C. Approve Middle School and High School Activities Handbook for 2024-25.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Douglas School Board hereby recognizes and commends the following staff members on the occasion of their retirement. Their many years of dedication and service to the Douglas School District have benefited countless staff and students. The Board wishes them success and happiness in the future. Shannon Utter 27 Years |
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10.B. Transportation Request To Become a Bargaining Unit
Discussion:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Douglas School Board hereby recognizes and commends the following staff members on the occasion of their retirement. Their many years of dedication and service to the Douglas School District have benefited countless staff and students. The Board wishes them success and happiness in the future.
Shannon Utter 27 Years |
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10.C. DSD 51-1 Administrative Leadership Reflection - 2023-2024
Discussion:
In reflecting on their 2023-24 leadership work, several building administrators and coordinators shared their learning experiences this year as it ties back to the District Strategic Direction. They briefly reported on their work in the focus areas of identity, ownership, adaptability, and community and well-being by highlighting their learning and how that work and growth impacted their students, built transparency with staff, students and parents; and developed a collaborative culture through systemic and systematic practices.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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Fiscal Resources Items:
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11.A. MDU moving gas lines.
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve SECOND READING of REVISED or REVIEWED Policies IA- IGBB, Section I, Instruction.
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12.B. Approve FIRST READING of REVIEWED, REVISED, or DELETED Board Policies, Section I, IGBC - INGA.
Discussion:
Approved Second Reading of Revised or Reviewed Policies IA-IGBB, Section I, Instruction.
Reviewed Board Policy IA - Instructional Goals Reviewed Board Policy IB - Academic Freedom Reviewed Board Policy IC - School Year - School Calendar Reviewed Board Policy ID - School Day Revised Board Policy IF - Curriculum Development Revised Board Policy IG - Curriculum Model Revised Board Policy Regulation - IG-R - Curriculum Model Revised Board Policy IGAA - Citizenship Education Revised Board Policy IGAB - Human Relations Education - Moral and Character Instruction Deleted Board Policy IGABA - Staff AIDS Education Plan Reviewed Board Policy IGAC - Teaching about Religion Revised Board Policy IGAD - General and Specific Occupational Education Revised Board Policy IGAG - Chemical Abuse Prevention Program Reviewed Board Policy IGAH - Family Life and Sex Education Revised Board Policy IGBA - Programs for Children with Disabilities Revised Board Policy IGBB - Student Acceleration Practices |
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12.C. Approve FIRST READING of NEW Board Policy GCDA Tuition Assistance / Loan Program and GCDA-E1, Interest Free Loan Application.
Discussion:
Approved First Reading of reviewed, revised, or deleted Board Policies, Section I Instruction, IGBC - INGA.
Revise Board Policy IGBC - English Learner Instruction Review Board Policy IGBG - Homebound Instruction Revise Board Policy IGBH - Alternative School Program Revise Board Policy IGBH-R - Alternative School Program Regulation Review Board Policy IGCB - Distance Learning Revise Board Policy IGD - Extra-Curricular Activities Review Board Policy IGDF - Student Fundraising Activities Review Board Policy IGDG - Student Activities Funds Management Review Board Policy IGDJ - Concussion Awareness and Prevention Review Board Policy Exhibit IGDJ-E - Return to Competition Form Revise Board Policy IGEB - Honorary High School Diplomas for WWII Veterans Delete Board Policy IH - Instructional Arrangements - Distant Delivered Instruction Review Board Policy IHB - Class Size Review Board Policy IIAA - Educational Materials Acquisition and Evaluation Revise Board Policy IIAC - Library Materials Selection and Adoption Review Board Policy IIBE - Instructional Multimedia Review Board Policy IIBGB - Internet Access and Technology Use Delete Board Policy IICA - Field Trips and Activity Trips Review Board Policy IICC - School Volunteers Revise Board Policy IICD - Chaperones for School-Related Activities Review Board Policy IJ - Guidance Program Revise Board Policy IK - Academic Achievement Revise Board Policy IKAD - Reporting to Parents Revise Board Regulation IKAD-R - Reporting to Parents Revise Board Policy IKB - Homework Revise Board Policy IKE - Promotion and Retention of Students Revise Board Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements Review Board Policy IKFC - Alternative High School Credit Attainment Review Board Regulation IKFC-R - Alternative High School Credit Attainment Review Board Exhibit IKFC-E - Student Application Alternative Credit Revise Board Policy IL - Testing Programs Revise Board Policy ILB - State Required Assessments Revise Board Policy INB - Teaching about Controversial Issues Revise Board Policy IND - School Ceremonies and Observances Revise Board Policy ING - Animals in Schools and Classrooms Delete Board Policy INGA - Animals in the Classroom Approved First Reading of new Board Policy GCDA - Tuition Assistance / Loan Program and Exhibit GCDA-E(1) - Interest Free Loan Application. |
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12.D. Approve Douglas Middle School Visible Difference Cleaning Contract
Discussion:
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
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:
Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Tonya Welch stated the Booster Club had a great year--on break until July. Ben Frerichs remarked it's been a busy week and an awesome year. He has appreciated the team work, and added that the Wellness Committee will meet next week. They are in the process of developing a district plan for all staff. Amy McGovern added there is a lot happening in the Box Elder community. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
June 3 District Wellness Committee June 3-6 Adaptive Schools Training June 10 BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm June 24 BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Executive Session for Remaining Staff and Administrators Negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
President Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:39 p.m.
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17. Adjournment
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