May 11, 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:
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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 for April 27, 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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7.E. Approve Declaring Library Books as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard)
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Approve Declaring Library Books as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard)
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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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9.A. Approve new Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-12 to align with the recently updated South Dakota Social Studies Standards.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approved new Social Studies Curriculum for grades 6-12 as recommended. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The district is adopting a new Social Studies curriculum for grades 6-12 to align with the recently updated South Dakota Social Studies standards. Our current materials are outdated and no longer fully meet state expectations. This adoption ensures:
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9.B. Approve Adopting a new English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum for Grades 9-12 as part of our ongoing curriculum review cycle.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve new English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum for grades 9-12 as presented. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
Rationale:
The district is adopting a new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for grades 9-12 as part of our ongoing curriculum review cycle.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Douglas School Board hereby recognizes and commends the following staff members on the occasion of their retirement. Their many years of dedication and service to the Douglas School District have benefited countless staff and students. The Board wishes them success and happiness in the future. David Carroll 16 Years Kimberly Cook 17 Years Stacey Cowen 4 Years Donna Curry 18 Years Juanita Harrington 30 Years David Horan 19 Years Ron Mays 12 Years Alice Oleson 35 Years Troy Volesky 10 Years
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve retirement resolution as follows. This motion, made by {Insert Board Member} and seconded by {Insert Board Member}, {Insert Action Result}.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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13. Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. Douglas Middle School Project Update
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13.A.2. Conciliation 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:
May 11 - Senior Eagle Feather Honoring, 7:00 pm May 15 - Inclement Weather Day - NO SCHOOL May 17 - DHS Graduation, 2:00 pm at The Box May 19 - 8th Grade Native American Honoring, 6:00 pm May 21 - Last Day of School, 2 Hr Early Release for Students May 22 - EOY Staff Celebration Breakfast, 7:30 am May 22 - DMS Groundbreaking Ceremony May 25 - Holiday, District Closed May 26 BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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15. Executive Session for Personnel according to SDCL 1-25-2.1.
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. Action As A Result of Executive Session.
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17. 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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