January 12, 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 December 8, 2025.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action.
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for January 12, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved November Financial Reports. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report and December Payroll Report. (Attachments)
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7.E. Approve Twelve (12) High School Students for Early Graduation (graduating in fewer than eight semesters), pending Successful Completion of all Required Classes and Credits.
Discussion:
Approved twelve (12) high school students for early graduation (graduating in fewer than eight semesters), ending successful completion of all required classes and credits.
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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. Presentation of the DSD 2024-2025 State Accountability Report Card.
Discussion:
Ann Pettit, Executive Director of Elementary Academics, shared the link to the State of South Dakota District Report Card for the 2024-25 SY. She showed some brief highlights of various metrics on student performance and student progress, in addition to specific components for students in grades 3-8 and grade 11. She encouraged board members to access the data and where to find the state calculation guide.
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9.B. January 5–6 Professional Development Sessions Review
Discussion:
Executive Director of Elementary Academics Ann Pettit presented an overview of the topics and training provided to staff during the professional development days on January 5 and 6. Some of the offerings included a cultural awareness presentation funded by Title VI Indian Ed, QPR suicide prevention training, Title IX updates, CHAMPS building leadership team training, building level staff survey feedback, and teacher work time.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Approve Open Enrollment Application under the Emergency Clause of Board Policy JECB - Admission of Non-Resident Students as recommended.
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10.B. Douglas Middle School Addition Update
Discussion:
Jared Carda from Co-Op Architecture presented an update on the Middle School Addition Project. He shared the site plans for the changes in the middle school parking lot and the addition of a bus loop on the north side of the building, as well as drawings of the approximately 10,800 SF addition and 12,400 SF renovation. This will increase the functional capacity of the middle school by 130 students. The preliminary statement of probable cost for the project is on budget at $7.5 million. Jared reviewed the construction timeline and process for each phase and the anticipated start date pending bid approval.
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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13. Reports:
Discussion:
Reports:
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13.A. Superintendent:
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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
Jo Anne Mulholland stated that April 10 is Purple Up Day for Military Children. Other board members did not have any committee reports. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
Jan 19 - Holiday, No School Jan 26 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm Feb 9, 10 & 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 7:00 pm Feb 13 - Conference Comp Day, No School Feb 16 - Holiday, No School |
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15. Executive Session for BOE Review of Superintendent Evaluation Summary according to SDCL 1-25-2.1.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session
Discussion:
President Tanya Gray called the Board out of executive session at 6:34 p.m.
No action taken. |
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17. Adjournment
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