March 9, 2026 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:
Andrea Byrd - Top 5 Finalist for SPED SOY Award |
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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 of February 23, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action.
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
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7.D. 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. Studer Succession Planning Overview
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Casey Blochowiak, Vice President of Leader Coaching with Studer Education, will join us to share an overview of succession planning and next steps that she will be facilitating with the board and board leadership.
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10.B. District Wellness Presentation.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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11.A. Review 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Requests
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The Capital Outlay Committee met on March 2nd and reviewed the attached list. The first page summarizes all requests, including funding available. There are pages that follow with detail for each area. Each page shows priorities and rationale.
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. First Reading of New Board Policy GCB - R(1) — National Board Certified Teachers
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Motion to Approve First Reading of New Board Policy GCB - R(1) - National Board Certified Teachers. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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This new policy defines the duration of reimbursement for teachers who achieve National Board Certification, reflecting state law that requires a $2,000 annual stipend for five years after certification and allows local boards to continue payment for additional years at their discretion.
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12.B. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policy IKFC-E
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Motion to Approve First Reading of Board Policy IKFC-E. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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The revised title removes vendor-specific language to maintain flexibility. This change ensures the document accurately represents the district’s broader online learning options without altering program expectations or requirements.
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. Douglas Elementary School #1 funding update - HUD
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13.A.2. Douglas Middle School Addition - Bid Tab and March 23 Vote
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13.A.3. B-21 Production Update
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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:
March 10 - Portrait of Graduate Steering Committee, 5:00 pm March 12 - End of 3rd Quarter March 13 - Staff Work Day -1/2 Day PD, No School for Students March 23 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm March 23 - Certified Negotiations #1 Meeting (after BOE meeting) |
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15. Executive Session to prepare for the 2026-27 Negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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. Adjournment
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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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