June 22, 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:
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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 June 8, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for June 22, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved May 2026 Financial Reports. (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 Declaring Textbooks as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
Discussion:
Approved Declaring Textbooks as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
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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. Approve Open Enrollment Applications (batch #2) as recommended for the 2026-27 school year.
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10.B. Facilities Master Plan Phase II Funding Information.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case reviewed a working document presenting the different funding options and possible timelines for the construction of elementary building #1, middle school addition and other district projects. The district has applied for some federal grants. The plan is to be prepared to move forward as quickly as possible once the funding routes are known and be able to prioritize and make decisions as necessary.
Business Manager Trista Olney shared district financial information depending on which revenue scenario occurs. They will continue to work with Co-Op Architects and Gustafson Builders through the planning phase. |
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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. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Board Policy GCPB - Resignation of Professional Staff Members
Discussion:
Informational Reading of Board Policies as follows:
Revised Board Policy GCPB - Resignation of Professional Staff Members Revised Board Policy Exhibit GCPB-E(2) - Acknowledgement of Liquidated Damages Form |
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12.B. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Board Policy GCPB-E(2) — Acknowledgment of Liquidated Damages Form
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12.C. Summer Project Update
Discussion:
Executive Director of Operational Support Services Timothy Kosters gave a status report of the current summer projects throughout the district. Some projects are already completed, including the replacement of the Badger Clark kitchen flooring; some are in process, including the five kindergarten classrooms remodel at Francis Case, the auxiliary gym floor and new bleachers at the high school, and the new bus loop and parking lots at the middle school. He also shared that the Summer Feeding Program is exceeding its goal each week.
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
Discussion:
Reports:
Superintendent Kevin Case shared the Summer MISA (Military Impacted Schools Association) conference will be Sunday-Tuesday here in South Dakota. The district is hosting this year. Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members There were no reports. |
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13.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
July 13 - Regular & Annual BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm August 6-7 - ASBSD Joint Convention, Sioux Falls August 10 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm August 10 - Teachers Return August 11 - Staff Welcome Back / Options Based PD Day August 19 - School Starts for Students |
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15. Executive Session for Negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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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: p.m.
No action taken. |
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17. Adjournment
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