November 2017

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November 2017

Accountability board weighs in on waivers, approves final report

This month, members of the School Finance Accountability Board met to determine the fate of waivers presented to them from school districts who did not meet one, or both, mandates tied to ensure an increase to teacher salaries and approve their final report to the legislative Appropriations committee.   “This very important work, which is …

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Rep. Craig Tieszen: a courageous and honorable South Dakota citizen

Associated School Boards of South Dakota extends deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Representative Craig Tieszen.   Rep. Tieszen was a courageous, honorable man and, along with the many that knew and loved him, the people of South Dakota have lost a dedicated public servant.   “We’re extremely saddened by the news …

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Legislative direction set at Delegate Assembly

Seventy-six delegates approved ASBSD’s legislative direction for the upcoming session recently.   Delegates ratified 28 resolutions and 11 standing positions, which set the legislative path for the 2018 legislative session, at ASBSD’s Delegate Assembly.   Click here to review the resolutions and click here to review the standing positions.   “Our work as school boards is …

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ASBSD Board meets for final time in 2017

ASBSD’s Board of Directors met for the final time in 2017 prior to ASBSD’s Delegate Assembly.   Board members again reviewed the Association’s 28 resolutions and 11 standing positions, which set the legislative path for the 2018 legislative session, and approved ASBSD’s Advocacy Priorities prior to their presentation to the delegates.     Read a recap …

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Five new schools join ASBSD’s Online Policy Community

ASBSD’s online policy services community added FIVE new members recently.   The Deuel, Dupree, Haakon, Lemmon and Sisseton School Districts joined 14 other South Dakota school districts in simplifying their school board policy process with help from ASBSD.   “The school board and administration wanted to revise existing policy to reflect current issues and legislation,” …

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Clean Diesel Grant Program available for schools

South Dakota public school districts are invited to apply for funding from the South Dakota Clean Diesel Grant Program, which provides funds as rebates for the purchase of a new public school bus to replace an old, high-emitting diesel public school bus.   The S.D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources provides the rebates and administers the …

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S.D.’s Open Meetings Law Brochure updated

South Dakota’s Open Meetings Law Brochure has been updated and recently published.   ASBSD assisted in the preparation of the brochure, which is a guide to South Dakota’s Open Meetings Law, and encourages board members and administrators to review it to stay up-to-date on the all-important statutes.   Download the Open Meetings Law Brochure here. …

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Revenue figures dip in October

South Dakota grabbed a rebound in revenue numbers in September, but saw the figures tipped out of bounds in October.   October’s revenue figures came in nearly $5.6 million lower than the figure set by legislative projections adopted earlier this year. October’s loss comes on the heels of last month’s $3.5 million uptick on projections. …

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