April 13, 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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Superintendent Kevin Case commented on the district's participation in Purple Up for Military Children Day on Friday. Staff in the buildings did different things to recognize our military students.
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
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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 March 23, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Meeting Minutes for March 23, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for April 13, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report and March 2026 Payroll Report. (Attachments)
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7.D. Approve Conflict Disclosures and Waiver Authorizations Pursuant to SDCL 3-23-3
Discussion:
There were no conflicts disclosed as defined by SDCL 3-23.
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7.E. Construction Materials Testing Services - Dakota Testing & Engineering
Discussion:
Approved contract with Dakota Testing and Engineering LLC (DTE) for soil testing at Douglas Middle School in the amount of $20,880.00.
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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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Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9.A. Secondary Academic Updates:
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Executive Director of Secondary Academics Courtney Crosswait highlighted some high school changes for this year and 2026-27. This year all juniors were required to take the ACT test, replacing the former SBAC testing. Looking forward to next school year, the high school bell schedule will change to accommodate time for teacher to have Professional Learning Communities and intervention and advisory time for students. Seniors will complete a Capstone project.
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9.B. Portrait of A Graduate - First Reading
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High School Assistant Principal Sean Gholson presented the final draft of the Portrait of a Graduate. A committee of 30 plus administrators, staff, community members, and parents/guardians have spent the last 6–8 months developing the Portrait of A Graduate concept. It gives clear direction for staff, students, and parents in describing essential skills that Douglas graduates should possess. It includes a K-12 vision for all learners and can be used to direct instruction and improvement. As a result of its work, the committee's recommendation will come to the school board for approval at its next meeting.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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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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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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Fiscal Resources Items:
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11.A. Make a matter of record that one (1) three-year position for Board Member at Large has been filled:
Ben Frerichs The annual School Board Election will not be conducted as there is neither a contested vacancy on the School Board nor any questions submitted to the voters. |
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11.B. Approve the attached resolutions from the Associated School Boards Protective Trust for the (1) South Dakota School Districts Benefits Fund Adoption and Renewal for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and the (2) Participation Agreement for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. (Copy Attached)
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve First Reading of Revised Board Policies KG, KG-R(1), KG-E(1), and KG-E(2)
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13. Reports:
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Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. Parent Caregiver Survey Overview
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13.B. Committee Reports From Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
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Committee Reports from Board Members and Comments from Associate Board Members
Jo Anne Mulholland thanked everyone for supporting our military families. Tanya Gray reported the highlights of her recent ASBSD board meeting and how Douglas had a lot to talk about for community engagement. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
April 27 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm May 8 - Inclement Weather Make-Up Day NO SCHOOL May 11 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm May 15 - Inclement Weather Make-Up Day NO SCHOOL May 17 - High School Graduation, |
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15. Executive Session for 2026-27 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 6:15 p.m.
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17. Adjournment
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