ASBSD has modified its Sample Policy BHD: Board Member Compensation and Expenses in response to a change made by the legislature to increase the per diem of board members to $166. (Prior to July 1, 2024, the maximum per diem compensation rate was $75.) Schools must still set their own amount of per diem […]
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POLICY ALERT: Legislative Highlights Policy update related to laws passed during the 2024 Legislative Session To view the bills, click on the blue links below. HB 1020: Places suicide training requirement for teachers into the district’s accreditation process rather than the teacher certification. Summary: Prior to beginning employment and every five years thereafter, certified staff
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ASBSD has developed an Artificial Intelligence policy for schools while also amending several other sample school board policies. Artificial Intelligence IIBFA: Artificial Intelligence policy to clarify expectations for student and staff use of AI technology. “With Artificial Intelligence being a fast growing and rapidly changing area in education, ASBSD has developed a policy focused on expected use
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2023’s Policies Required by Federal Law and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law has been updated by the National School Boards Association/Council of School Attorneys (NSBA/COSA). Links to the 2023 Policies and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law are posted on the ASBSD Policy Services website in the News window, located on the right hand side of the webpage,
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ASBSD has updated a few policies related to laws passed by the legislature during the 2023 session. “We have put together a recap of the bills passed and signed into law from the 2023 Legislative Session with a relevant impact to policy and other areas in South Dakota public schools,” ASBSD Policy and Legal Services
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Complete training individually, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home with ASBSD’s School Board U! School Board U is our online training site to cover your training needs and enhance your knowledge of school board work. Your SBU training will consist of an interactive video presented by ASBSD Board Development
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For more than 20 years, ASBSD’s Teacher Placement website has served districts, schools and cooperatives in finding teachers and staff members. This summer, the ASBSD Teacher Placement website is getting a new look AND it will be offered as a FREE service for all ASBSD members! Here’s what you need to know about
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The South Dakota Board of Regents is hosting two STEM workshops for elementary teachers this summer. The Dakota Dreams Experiencing STEM Elementary Initiative will provide Elementary teachers: Experience integrated STEM activities for grades 2 – 5. Use your curriculum, the SD standards, the Science & Engineering Standards, and the Standards for Mathematical Practice to
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Know your role and enhance your understanding of school board work! Join ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck on Wednesday, August 2 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for the New School Board Member Workshop. The responsibilities, expectations and modes of operation of school board members will be covered. Click here to
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Presidents and Vice Presidents can gather more info and insight about leading a school board at this year’s School Board President Workshop. ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck invites new and veteran board leaders to the upcoming workshop on Wednesday, August 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Click here to register
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