May 27, 2025 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: Special Education Director of the Year Award
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case recognized and congratulated Monica Waltman, Special Education Director, for being named an Outstanding Special Education Director of the Year by the South Dakota Council of Administrators of Special Education.
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
Discussion:
A parent spoke regarding the implementation of DHS activities passes for families and students. The concern that families and students wouldn't be able to afford, and the effects it will have on attendance at school events.
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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 for May 12, 2025.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2025.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 27, 2025. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports.
Discussion:
Approved April 2025 Financial Report. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report. (Attachment)
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7.E. Approve Conflict Disclosures and Waiver Authorizations Pursuant to SDCL 3-23-3
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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. Add Staff to PreK Programming
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9.B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Lifeways, Inc. and the Douglas School District for the school year 2025-26.
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9.C. Douglas High School Activities – Year in Review and Future Planning
Discussion:
High School Activities Director Josh Haaland shared several data points for high school activities participation, attendance and student interest, as well as an overview of updates to handbooks and staffing. He also shared information on utilizing the State Bound digital system for activity registration, ticketing and passes. The Board will make the decision at a future meeting on ticket prices.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Consideration of Resolution 2025-05 - Objection to Conditional Use Permit COCU 25-0012 and Gravel Mining in Pennington County, located at the corner of 225th Street and 151st Avenue near the City Limits of Box Elder, South Dakota.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JECB - ADMISSION OF NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS (OPEN ENROLLMENT)
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12.B. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy GCPD-(N) - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND DISMISSAL OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
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12.C. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy GBN - STAFF FLEX TIME
Discussion:
Revised Policy GCPD-(N) - Suspension without Pay and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
Revised Policy GBN - Staff Flex Time New Policy IKFB - Graduation Ceremony Decoration New Policy GBED - Fragrance Free Workplace |
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12.D. Approve First Reading of New Board Policy IKFB: GRADUATION CEREMONY DECORATION
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12.E. Approve First Reading of New Board Policy GBED - FRAGRANCE FREE WORKPLACE
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12.F. Approve Bid #385 for Purchase of One (1) 32 Passenger Special Needs Bus (Diesel) as recommended.
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12.G. Approve HVAC TECHNICIAN Job Description
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case thanked the board members who were able to attend the End-of -Year Staff Celebration last Friday, "We finished the year strong". Staff training meetings are scheduled for this week for special education, Studer Education and Aspiring Leader Summit.
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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
Jo Anne Mulholland commented on the energy she felt from staff on Friday. Tonya Welch reported that Booster Club is on break for the summer. The track team send off for the State Meet is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. Ben Frerichs stated there is a Facilities Master Plan Committee meeting in July. Amy McGovern shared there is a Box Elder Chamber of Commerce meeting next week. The Chamber is planning to take over the city light pole flag program. Tanya Gray stated the Staff Breakfast was awesome. She asked board members for input for board committee changes for next school year by June 9. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
June 9 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm June 23 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm
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15. Executive Session
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
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17. Adjournment
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