August 25, 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:
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case thanked the entire Douglas staff for their positive attitude, attention to detail and work ethic, making the start of the school year a successful one.
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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 for August 11, 2025.
Discussion:
Regular Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2025.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for August 25 with clarification. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports.
Discussion:
Approved July Financial Reports. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
Discussion:
Approved the Accounts Payable Report for August 30, 2025. (Attachment)
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7.E. 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. 2025 Professional Development Reflection
Discussion:
Executive Director of Elementary Academics Ann Pettit shared the reflection on the district's August 2025 professional development sessions, which focused on preparing staff for the new school year. Highlights include CHAMPS review for classroom and behavior management, Compass training on math instruction and standards alignment, and collaborative work around district values and beliefs. The shared reflection summarized staff feedback, key learning outcomes, and how these sessions support consistency and student success across the district.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve Student Assignment Requests as recommended to attend Douglas School District for the 2025-26 school year.
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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 Policies JED, JEDA, JEDA-R, JEDA-E(1-3), JEE-R.
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Revised Board Policy JED - Student Absences and Excuses
Revised Board Policy JEDA - Truancy Revised Board Policy Regulation JEDA-R - Truancy Regulation Deleted Board Policy Exhibits JEDA-E(1-3) Revised Board Policy Regulation JEE-R - Student Attendance Accounting |
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13.A. Superintendent:
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Reports:
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13.A.1. Back To School Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case reviewed student enrollment numbers by grade level for the first day of school and compared overall district numbers to previous years. Student enrollment is trending upward.
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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.
Tanya Gray reported on the board session at the options-based PD day. There was excitement and positivity expressed by staff members. She thanked BOE 1st Vice President Amy McGovern for speaking at the Back-to-School Staff Breakfast. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
September 1 - No School - Holiday September 8 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm September 10 - Master Facilities Planning Committee, 11:45 - 3:15 September 22 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. District Building Tour.
Discussion:
Board members, administrators and meeting attendees toured the schools and several department areas to see the completion of summer construction projects. It highlighted the district's belief in continuous improvement.
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16. Adjournment.
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