June 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM - DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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.

Discussion:  There was nothing for public forum.

Discussion:         Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024.

Discussion:         Approved Personnel Action for June 24, 2024. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved May 2024 Financial Reports. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved Accounts Payable Report. (Attachment)

Discussion:         Approved recommendation of Mark Naugle as SDHSAA West River At-Large Representative.

Discussion:         There were no conflicts disclosed as defined in SDCL 3-23.

Discussion:  Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:

Discussion:  Executive Director of Elementary Academics Ann Pettit presented the end-of-year K-5 Acadience Reading Scores. The scores for these essential skills necessary for proficient reading showed an increase to 72% this year! This success is intentional, and she reviewed historical data, the testing process, curriculum changes, staff training, and changes made by classroom teachers to accomplish it. She stated the new initiatives starting next school year to continue the work will be CHAMPS/DSC, Fundamental Five and Studer Education.

Executive Director of Secondary Academics Sandi Jimenez explained the 6-12 MAP (Measure Academic Progress) test process and results in math, reading and science.  MAP is a norm-reference test and compares student scores to all students in the US. It gives a growth score which measures progress and achievement score. MAP provides individual student data, class profiles and school profiles.  

Discussion:  Superintendent Items:

Discussion:  Communications Coordinator Jade Temple updated the School Board on the work accomplished to date by the District Wellness Committee.  Led by Dr. Andy Koenigs, the committee's work is tied to the Strategic Direction Focus Area 4 - Community and Wellbeing; Strategy 1 to develop a robust mental health/wellness plan for the district that is responsive to all stakeholders. Committee members represent a mix of Certified, Classified, Administration and Board.  From the feedback gathered through the Staff ThoughtExchange sent out in May, three main components for the wellness plan have been identified: Mental/Emotional, Environmental/Social, and Physical. The committee has come up with possible ways to address each wellness component. The committee is meeting throughout the summer break to develop a wellness plan draft for staff feedback and to develop a communication plan with a possible mid-fall launch.

Discussion:  Operational Support Services Items:

Discussion:  Reports:

Discussion:  Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members.

Amy McGovern commented that there is no Box Elder Chamber of Commerce meeting in June, but lots of things going on in Box Elder - Grand Re-Opening of Air & Space Museum, groundbreaking for Urgent Care, and Wednesday nights are Food Truck Nights.

Tanya Gray added that she will be attending the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday.  Thinking of the southeastern schools which are not in a good place now with the flooding.