February 23, 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 of February 9, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes for February 9, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action.
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for February 23, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved January 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 Capital Outlay request in the amount of $28,270.21 to purchase gym floor coverings for the middle and high school.
Discussion:
Approved Capital Outlay request in the amount of $28,270.21 to purchase gym floor coverings for the middle and high school.
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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 from RSP & Associates reviewed the demographic data and enrollment projects for the school district. He presented data showing the anticipated enrollment increases, particularly in the elementary grades. The district is expected to grow from 2,900 to 3,200 students by 2030-31. He reported there are already capacity issues occurring in some buildings, especially at the middle school level.
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10.B. Douglas Middle School Addition Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case stated the construction documents for the Middle School Addition project are complete and out for bid. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) presentation will be at the March 23 board meeting. If board members have any questions regarding the project, Jared Carda from Co-Op Architects can attend the next meeting to address. The middle school parking lot and bus loop will be started this spring.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
Fiscal Resources Items:
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11.A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas Board of Education, in accordance with Board Policy BBB, hereby sets the Douglas School District Board Election for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.
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11.B. Capital Outlay Timeline and Update
Discussion:
Business Manager Trista Olney reviewed the capital outlay timeline with final BOE approval at the March 23 meeting. This year's plan will include holding 15% of funds for contingencies that may come up during the school year.
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Hear Informational Reading of New Board Policy GCB - R(1) — National Board Certified Teachers
Discussion:
Informational Reading of School Board Policy GCB-R(1) - National Board Certification.
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. Classified Listening Sessions are scheduled for March 3 & 4.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case stated the Classified Listening Sessions are scheduled for next week on March 3 and March 4. He also stated that Casey Blochowiak from Studer Education will be at the next board meeting on March 9 to discuss succession planning.
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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
Ben Frerichs thanked District Communications Coordinator Alexa White for representing the district on the Liberty Center Advisory Board. Jo Anne Mulholland shared that a group of airmen are excited to read to students in the classroom during Read Across America next week. Tanya Gray checked that board members are getting the LAN notices regarding legislative items affecting education and our district. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
March 2 - Capital Outlay Committee Meeting, 3:00 pm March 2 - Curriculum Coordinating Council, 3:20 pm March 9 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm March 10 - POG Steering Committee, March 13 - Staff PD Day, No School March 23 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm March 23 - 26-27 Negotiations #1 March 31 or April 1 - 26-27 Negotiations #2 |
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15. Executive Session to prepare for the 2026-27 Negotiations according to SDCL 1-25-2.4.
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16. Executive Session to conduct the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation according to SDCL 1-25-2.1.
Discussion:
President Tanya Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:14 p.m.
No action taken. |
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17. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
President Tanya Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:42 p.m.
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18. Adjournment
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