February 9, 2026 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: School Board Recognition Week February 16-20.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case recognized the Douglas School Board and its members for their support of the district. Each one received a special certificate. February 16-20 is School Board Recognition Week.
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
Discussion:
There was nothing for public forum.
Links:
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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 January 26, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for February 9, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Discussion:
Approved the Accounts Payable Report and January Payroll Report. (Attachments)
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7.D. Acknowledge receipt of letter from the Douglas Education Association indicating the desire to enter into negotiations for the 2026-27 school year.
Discussion:
Acknowledged receipt of letter from the Douglas Education Association indicating the desire to enter into negotiations for the 2026-27 school year.
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7.E. Approve Capital Outlay request in the amount of $6,851.00 to repair high school roof damaged by high winds.
Discussion:
Approved a Capital Outlay request in the amount of $6,851.00 to repair high school roof damaged by high winds.
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7.F. 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:
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. RSP & Associates 2025 Demographic Study
Discussion:
Rob Schwarz of RSP & Associates joined the meeting via zoom to present the enrollment analysis for 2025. Due to technical difficulties, the presentation was postponed until the next school board meeting.
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10.B. Portrait of A Graduate Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case gave an update on the Portrait of a Graduate work. The Steering Committee met two weeks ago and completed draft #2 which is now being "socialized" by posting in the buildings and giving parents, staff and students the opportunity to offer feedback. A final review is planned in April before presenting it to the school board.
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10.C. Elementary School #1 Funding Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case shared that the T-HUD budget passed at the federal level, which includes the $42 million for construction of Elementary Building #1. Next steps and timelines will be shared when they become known.
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10.D. Approve open enrollment application as recommended under the Emergency Clause of Board Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students.
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10.E. Approve Student Assignment Request as recommended for the 2025-26 school year.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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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
Chris Misselt participated in the Portrait of a Graduate work at the recent Steering Committee meeting. Ben Frerichs asked for a DSD Wellness program presentation at an upcoming meeting. Amy McGovern will attend the Box Elder Area Chamber meeting next week. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
Feb 9, 10 & 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00 pm Feb 13 - No School, Conference Comp Day Feb 16 - No School, Holiday Feb 16-20 - School Board Recognition Week Feb 23 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm March 9 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm March 23 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm March 23 - Certified Negotiations |
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15. Executive Session to conduct Superintendent Evaluation according to SDCL 1-25-2.1.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
President Tanya Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:30 p.m.
No action taken. |
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17. Adjournment
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