June 10, 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 commended Executive Director of Operational Support Services, Bud Gusso for his twenty-fives years of service to the Douglas School District and his knowledge of the district with its systems and policies. 

Discussion:  There was nothing for public forum.

Discussion:         Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024.

Discussion:         Approved Personnel Action for June 10, 2024. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved Accounts Payable for May 15, 2024 and May Payroll Report. (Attachments)

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

Discussion:         Approved moving the July Regular Board of Education Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting to Monday, July 15, 2024.

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

Discussion:         Approved the reelection of one hundred eighty-two (182) certified contracts for the 2024-25 school year.       

Discussion:         Approved the reelection of of fourteen (14) administrator contracts for the 2024-25 school year.

Discussion:  Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

Discussion:         Approved Second Reading of Reviewed, Revised, or Deleted Board Policies, Section I, Instruction, IGBC - INGA.
          Revised Board Policy IGBC - English Learner Instruction
          Reviewed Board Policy IGBG - Homebound Instruction
          Revised Board Policy IGBH - Alternative School Program
          Revised Board Policy Regulation IGBH-R - Alternative School Program Regulation
          Reviewed Board Policy IGCB - Distance Learning
          Revised Board Policy IGD - Extra-Curricular Activities
          Reviewed Board Policy IGDF - Student Fundraising Activities
          Reviewed Board Policy IGDG - Student Activities Funds Management
          Reviewed Board Policy IGDJ - Concussion Awareness and Prevention
          Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit IGDJ-E - Return to Competition Form
          Revised Board Policy IGEB - Honorary High School Diplomas for WWII Veterans
          Deleted Board Policy IH - Instructional Arrangements - Distant Delivered Instruction 
          Reviewed Board Policy IHB - Class Size
          Reviewed Board Policy IIAA - Educational Materials Acquisition and Evaluation
          Revised Board Policy IIAC - Library Materials Selection and Adoption
          Reviewed Board Policy IIBE - Instructional Multimedia
          Reviewed Board Policy IIBGB - Internet Access and Technology Use
          Deleted Board Policy IICA - Field Trips and Activity Trips
          Reviewed Board Policy IICC - School Volunteers
          Revised Board Policy IICD - Chaperones for School-Related Activities
          Reviewed Board Policy IJ - Guidance Program
          Revised Board Policy IK - Academic Achievement
          Revised Board Policy IKAD - Reporting to Parents         
          Revised Board Policy Regulation IKAD-R - Reporting to Parents
          Revised Board Policy IKB - Homework
          Revised Board Policy IKE - Promotion and Retention of Students
          Revised Board Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
          Reviewed Board Policy IKFC - Alternative High School Credit Attainment
          Reviewed Board Policy Regulation IKFC-R - Alternative High School Credit Attainment
          Reviewed Board Policy Exhibit IKFC-E - Student Application Alternative Credit
          Revised Board Policy IL - Testing Programs
          Revised Board Policy ILB - State Required Assessments
          Revised Board Policy INB - Teaching about Controversial Issues
          Revised Board Policy IND - School Ceremonies and Observances
          Revised Board Policy ING - Animals in Schools and Classrooms
          Deleted Board Policy INGA - Animals in the Classroom

       Approved Second Reading of new Board Policy GCDA - Tuition Assistance/Loan Program and Exhibit GCDA-E(1) - Interest Free Loan Application.
          
          
          
 

Discussion:         Activities Secretary
       Attendance Secretary
       Central Registrar
       Counselor's Secretary
       Instructional Aide
       Instructional Aide, Title Interventionist
       Lead Library Aide
       Library Aide
       Pre-K Teacher
       Principal's Secretary
       Special Education Secretary
       Technology Coordinator
       

Discussion:  Reports:

Superintendent Kevin Case reported that 37 staff members attended the Adaptive School Training last week. Classified staff were well represented and some were taking it the second time.  Another session will be offered July 22-25. 

Buildings and Grounds Coordinator Jace Waltman gave an update on the track and football field project.  The field stabilization portion is complete, and they are now working on drainage.  The project is on schedule to be completed as originally projected.

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

Tonya Welch reported that the Booster Club had an additional meeting to consider a special request from the football team.

Jo Anne Mulholland stated the Back-to-School Roundup will be July 27 on Ellsworth Air Force Base.