June 9, 2025 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 May 27, 2025.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 27, 2025. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Discussion:
Approved the Accounts Payable Report for May 30 and the May Payroll Report. (Attachments)
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7.D. Approve Declaring Items as Surplus. (Surplus for sale or discard)
Discussion:
Approved declaring equipment and curriculum items as surplus. (Surplus for sale or discard)
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7.E. Approve Douglas School District Club Recognition Agreement for Varsity Hockey for the 2025-26 school year.
Discussion:
Approved Douglas School District Club Recognition Agreement for Varsity Hockey for the 2025-26 school year.
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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:
Discussion:
Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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9.A. Review of 2025-2026 Academic Calendar including DHS Graduation Date and Optional Revisions.
Discussion:
Information was provided on the 2025-26 Academic School calendar which was originally approved by the Board at its November 12, 2024 meeting. The proposed date for senior graduation is Sunday, May 17, 2026. Board members were asked to give consideration to 1) explore ways to extend spring break; and 2) revise Veterans Day observance. Board action will be taken at a future meeting.
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9.B. Review Proposals for the 2026–2027 DSD Academic Calendar.
Discussion:
Information was provided on two different proposals for the 2026-27 Academic School Calendar. Each proposed calendar maintains the key elements from previous years: consistent start and end dates aligned with past practice, including Senior Graduation; a total of 7 professional development (PD) days prior to the start of the school year; additional PD days embedded throughout the year to align with grading periods; a consistent winter break schedule; and two built-in inclement weather days. Differences were in the length of Thanksgiving break, spring break, and observance of Veterans Day.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
Discussion:
Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy GCPD-(N) - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND DISMISSAL OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
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12.B. Approve Second Reading of Revised Board Policy GBN - STAFF FLEX TIME
Discussion:
Revised Board Policy GCPD-(N) - Suspension without Pay and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
Revised Board Policy GBN - Staff Flex Time New Board Policy IKFB: Graduation Ceremony Decoration New Board Policy GBED - Fragrance Free Workplace |
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12.C. Approve Second Reading of New Board Policy IKFB: GRADUATION CEREMONY DECORATION
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12.D. Approve Second Reading of New Board Policy GBED - FRAGRANCE FREE WORKPLACE
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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13.A.1. End of Year Activities:
May 27 - SpEd May 28 - Studer May 29 - Aspiring Leaders |
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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
Trista Olney and Kevin Case will be at the Summer MISA (Military Impacted Schools Association) Conference the week of June 23. Tanya Gray asked members for comments on any committee changes for next school year. The board usually decides representation at the organizational meeting each year. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
June 23 - Regular BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm July 14 - Regular & Annual BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm August 7-8 - ASBSD Joint Convention, Sioux Falls |
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15. Executive Session
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
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17. Adjournment
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