October 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:
2026 SHAPE SD Middle School Teacher of the Year - Nick Knutson
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case congratulated Nick Knutson for being named the 2026 SHAPE SD Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. SHAPE SD is the Society for Health and Physical Educators of South Dakota and is a group of professionals collaborating to promote active lifestyles for all South Dakotans.
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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 October 13, 2026.
Discussion:
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2026.
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7.B. Approve Personnel Action
Discussion:
Approved Personnel Action for October 26, 2026.
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7.C. Approve Financial Reports
Discussion:
Approved September 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. Acknowledge Report of Students Missing Birth Certificates.
Discussion:
Acknowledged Report of Students Missing Birth Certificates.
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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. Introduction of the District Teacher of the Year Process
Discussion:
Ann Pettit, Executive Director of Elementary Academics, shared an overview of the Douglas Teacher of the Year program. Douglas has a lot of good instruction going on, and we want to recognize and celebrate it. The process will include nominations and committee selection from across all buildings. Finalists will move to recognition from the Box Elder American Legion and State of South Dakota.
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9.B. Approval of Title I, Part A Comparability Assurances for 2026–2027 |
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9.C. Appoint Board Representation for the Douglas School District Hall of Fame.
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10. Superintendent Items:
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Superintendent Items:
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10.A. Selection of Construction Manager at Risk
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11. Fiscal Resources Items:
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12. Operational Support Services Items:
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Operational Support Services Items:
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12.A. Hear First Reading of Revised Board Policies:
GCN - Professional Teaching Staff Evaluation,
JHCC-R - Student Communicable Conditions Regulation and
IGBD - Title I, Part A Comparability
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12.B. Hear Informational Reading of Revised Policy JECAA - Grade Placement and Credits of Students Enrolling from Unaccredited Schools and Alternative Instruction
Discussion:
Revised Policy GCN - Professional Teaching Staff Evaluation
Revised Policy Regulation JHCC-R - Student Communicable Conditions Regulation New Policy IGBD - Title I, Part A Comparability Information Reading of Revised Policy JECAA - Grade Placement and Credits of Students Enrolling from Unaccredited School and Alternative Instruction |
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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 Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case commented on the middle school addition project: students signing one of the steel beams; progress on block and brick work with transitions; roof deck coming soon; and inside work starting. At the end of May, the office will transition into the new space. Currently, there is only one Change Order for the lockers.
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13.A.2. November 9 BOE - Elementary #1 Construction/Compliance Timelines; Secure Port of Entry BC/FC; Central Office Next Steps
Discussion:
Superintendent Kevin Case shared Jared Carda from CoOp and Sarah Howard from the Business Office will present an updated timeline for the upcoming projects: Elementary #1 construction/compliance timelines; secure port of entry at Badger Clark and Francis Case; and Central Office next steps.
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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
Ben Frerichs and Amy McGovern participated in the recent CMAR interviews. The process was informative and thorough, using a rubric in the decision-making. Tonya Welch attended the Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting and shared upcoming Chamber events in the community. |
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14. Upcoming Calendar Events:
October 30 - Staff PD Day - No School for Students
November 9 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm November 11 - Holiday - No School November 23 - BOE Meeting, 5:00 pm November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break December 3 - CO Annual Openhouse |
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15. Adjournment
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