May 26, 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 for May 11, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for May 26, 2026. (Attachment)
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved April 2026 Financial Reports. (Attachment)
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7.D. Approve the Purchases and Issuing of Accounts Payable.
Discussion:
Approved Accounts Payable Report. (Attachment)
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7.E. Approve Election Ballot for Representation on the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board as recommended.
Discussion:
Approved election ballot for Jeff Kosters for representation on the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board.
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7.F. Approve Amendments No. 1-3 to the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) By-Laws as recommended.
Discussion:
Approved Amendments No. 1-3 to the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) By-Laws as recommended.
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7.G. Approve South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Annual Membership Resolution for school year 2026-27.
Discussion:
Approved the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Annual Membership Resolution for school year 2026-27.
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7.H. Approve KLJ Engineering Scope and Fee Proposal to update Douglas School District Elementary School Traffic Impact Study.
Discussion:
Approved the KLJ Engineering Scope and Fee Proposal to update Douglas School District Elementary School Traffic Impact Study in the amount of $9,250.00.
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7.I. Approve Dominion Due Diligence (D3G) price quote of $10,575 for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Part 58 Environmental Review for Elementary School #1 Building.
Discussion:
Approved the Dominion Due Diligence (D3G) price quote of $10,575 for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Part 58 Environmental Review for Elementary School #1 Building.
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7.J. 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. Approve SY 26-27 Student Handbooks.
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10. Superintendent Items:
Discussion:
2026-27 Elementary School Student Handbook
2026-27 Douglas Middle School Student Handbook 2026-27 Douglas High School Student Handbook Superintendent Items: |
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10.A. Approve Open Enrollment Applications (batch #1) as recommended for the 2026-27 school year.
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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:
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case shared that he and Business Manager Trista Olney met recently with Adam from Senator Rounds office asking for expected timelines for funding, environmental study requirements, and construction. He added that several grants are in process for facilities planning, facilities maintenance, a high school CTE addition, secure port of entry at elementary schools, playground upkeep and upgrade, drainage, ADA compliance, new Central Office, continued demographic study and Carrousel feasibility.
He commented on the many end-of-year activities for students and staff including the middle school honoring ceremony. There are multiple summer work projects already started throughout the district. Administrators are attending planning meetings for next year, and leadership teams which includes approximately 90 staff members meet tomorrow with Studer Education to set goals for next school year. |
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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
Amy McGovern reported on the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and several new businesses coming to the community in the near future. Tanya Gray attended several student events in the past two weeks. She said, "We have awesome kids, and it is a powerful experience to watch them." |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
June 8 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm June 10 - Conciliation Meeting, 10:00 am June 22 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm |
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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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