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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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:
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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 April 27, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 11, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report for May 15, 2026 and April 2026 Payroll Report. (Attachments)
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7.D. Approve Conflict Disclosures and Waiver Authorizations Pursuant to SDCL 3-23-3
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There were no conflicts disclosed as defined in SDCL 3-23.
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7.E. Approve Declaring Library Books as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard)
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Approved Declaring Library Books as Surplus (surplus for sale or discard).
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8. Superintendent Items:
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Superintendent Items:
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8.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 |
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9. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
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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 |
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10. Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Items:
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10.A. Approve new Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-12 to align with the recently updated South Dakota Social Studies Standards.
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10.B. Approve Adopting a new English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum for Grades 9-12 as part of our ongoing curriculum review cycle.
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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.A.1. Douglas Middle School Project Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case stated the work on the middle school parking lot has started. There will be an additional 84 parking spots once completed and an additional 8 parking spots for the kitchen. The trees have been removed for the work to begin on the new bus loop. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at the EOY staff breakfast on May 22. The entire middle school project, which will also include a new addition for offices, classrooms, secure port of entry and renovating existing space for additional classrooms, will cost $7.4 million and is scheduled for completion by August 2027.
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13.A.2. Conciliation Update
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Superintendent Kevin Case stated the certified negotiations with DEA are at an impasse due to language changes in the negotiated agreement. There is a conciliation meeting with a representative from the Department of Labor scheduled on June 10.
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13.B. Federal Grant Administrator / Grant Writer.
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Superintendent Kevin Case explained the grant funding for the new elementary school has been a learning process. He has met with different entities who have already gone through the process. It is highly recommended that there is one knowledgeable person to be the point person for managing the federal grant as well as being available for additional grant opportunities. He will be bringing a job description forward for the board to make a decision.
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13.C. 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
Ben Frerichs commented that the staff wellness survey is open until tomorrow. The District Wellness Committee will meet on Wednesday. Board members thanked this year's retirees, representing 161 years of service, for their service and personal connections to students and families. |
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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.
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16. Action As A Result of Executive Session.
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17. Adjournment
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