October 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:
2025-26 ASBSD ALL Award - BOE
2026 Governor's Award for Outstanding Transition Services - Denise Stiles
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case recognized and congratulated Denise Stiles, Transition Teacher 18–21, who recently received the 2026 Governor's Award for Outstanding Transition Services.
He also presented the School Board with the ASBSD Gold ALL Award for its members' participation in trainings and activities throughout the 2025-26 school year. |
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4. Review of Board Working Agreements:
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5. Public Forum:
Discussion:
A Douglas parent addressed school board members with her concerns about how controversial topics and library books are addressed at the middle school.
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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 September 28, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action.
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for October 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 September 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 in SDCL 3-23.
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7.E. Approve Second Reading of Revised Policy JECB -Admission of Non-Resident Students (Open Enrollment)
Discussion:
Approved Second Reading of Revised Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students (Open Enrollment).
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8. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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9. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
Discussion:
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9.A. Approval of Building School Improvement Plans |
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9.B. Approval of Accreditation Requirements
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. OLDCC Grant III and Timelines for Projects
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case reviewed the timeline for multiple district projects and their funding sources. This is ongoing work guided by the Master Facilities Plan.
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10.B. BOE Listening Session Summary
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
Discussion:
Fiscal Resource Items:
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11.A. Approve the following grant budgets:
(1) Consolidated Application - includes: Title I, Part A (Improving Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged); Title II, Part A (Improving Teacher Quality - Class Size Reduction); and Title IV, Part A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants), (2) Title VI - Indian Education, (3) McKinney-Vento, and (4) AFJROTC |
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Policy GCN - Professional Teaching Staff Evaluation and Policy JHCC-R - Student Communicable Conditions Regulation
Discussion:
Hear Information Reading of the following revised Board Policies:
Revised Board Policy GCN - Professional Teaching Staff Evaluation
Revised Board Policy Regulation JHCC-R - Student Communicable Conditions Regulation |
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. DMS Update.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case updated board members on the progress of the construction of the middle school addition: steel is starting to go up; the roof decking will begin in 2-3 weeks; the brick work is in process. Staff is reviewing and planning for the furniture needs with the anticipation of delivery in April.
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13.A.2. CMAR Interviews on October 21.
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case informed board members that there will be two construction companies interviewed for the CMAR contract for Elementary School #1. The interviews will be on October 21 with final recommendation coming to the school board on October 26.
He concluded by thanking central office staff, communications and bus drivers for their professionalism and efficiency with the high school evacuation situation. The natural gas is shut off to the building and repairs will be made this week. All staff will continue to work, and high school students will not have classes. |
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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 attended the virtual District Wellness Committee meeting, and he encouraged the building reps to attend. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
October 16 - End of 1st Quarter, 2 Hr Early Release for Students
October 26 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm October 30 - Staff PD Day, No School for Students November 9 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Adjournment
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