November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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1. Call Meeting To Order:
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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:
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6. Approval of Agenda:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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7. Consent Agenda Items:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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7.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action.
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
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7.E. Approve an additional $7,532.49 for Trainer Equipment as part of the Locker Room Remodel.
Rationale:
The newly renovated athletic training room requires updated furniture and storage solutions designed specifically for athletic healthcare environments. Old training equipment was torn down with the locker room remodel and a replacement was not part of the scope of the locker room project.
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7.F. 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:
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10. Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve open enrollment application as recommended under the Emergency Clause of Board Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students.
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Motion to approve as recommended. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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10.B. Black Hills Area Community Foundation Strategic Housing Advisory Board for affordable housing for the Ellsworth/Box Elder area.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to appoint BOE member. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy BD - School Board Meetings.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy BD - School Board Meetings. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
This revision includes a reference to state law changes.
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12.B. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy BDC - Executive Sessions.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy BDC - Executive Sessions. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The proposed policy change adds clarity to the acceptable reasons the Board of Education may enter executive session, specifically addressing emergency, safety, and security matters. This addition ensures that sensitive discussions related to the protection of students, staff, and district property are conducted appropriately and in compliance with open meeting laws.
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12.C. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy BDDE - Parliamentary Procedure.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy BDDE - Parliamentary Procedure. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The proposed update to the parliamentary procedure policy includes minor formatting revisions to improve readability and consistency.
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12.D. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy CBA - Superintendent Job Description
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy CBA - Superintendent Job Description. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised superintendent job description transitions from a traditional task-based format to a leadership competency framework emphasizing Shared Vision, Culture of Learning, Leadership and Management, Family and Community, Ethics, and Societal Context.
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12.E. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy IIBFA - Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy IIBFA - Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology policy removes references to specific AI tools and incorporates minor wording changes. These updates clarify the policy’s intent while maintaining its original guidance on the responsible and equitable use of AI within the district.
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12.F. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFC - Student Conduct
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFC - Student Conduct. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Student Conduct policy includes updates to address the crime of juvenile sexting and other related legal references.
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12.G. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFA - Student Due Process Rights.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFA - Student Due Process Rights. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Student Due Process Rights policy removes redundant procedural details to streamline and clarify the policy. These changes maintain alignment with current state laws and district procedures while improving readability and consistency across policy documents.
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12.H. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCD - Student Bullying
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCD - Student Bullying. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Student Bullying policy adds a reference to the crime of juvenile sexting to ensure consistency with current legal definitions and reporting requirements.
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12.I. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCH - Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy JFCH - Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The revised Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students policy removes references that categorized tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices alongside alcohol and drug use. This change resolves a conflict with Policy AEA Tobacco and Vaping Free Schools and ensures consistent and accurate policy alignment across related areas. The long-term suspension paragraph on page two was revised to state "up to ninety (90) days," providing flexibility where it previously specified a fixed duration of ninety (90) days.
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13. 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
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break, No School December 4 - CO Annual Staff Open House, 8-3:30 December 8 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 December 19 - End of 1st Semester Dec 22-Jan 7 - No School for Students, Winter Break January 5-6 - Staff PD Days January 12 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 |
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15. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to move into executive session at. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
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17. District Building Tour.
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18. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting at. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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