(Note: Audio improves after 20 seconds.) This month’s Bulletin features a recap of the school funding town hall meetings and of the interim study’s first meeting, an update on Joint Convention, an introduction to the newest ASBSD team member and more. Click here to view it. If you would like to subscribe to the Bulletin, contact Tyler […]
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Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets. Pierre Capital Journal: Editorial suggests school districts not in funding crisis. Argus Leader: Patience urged with omnibus economic package. Rapid City Journal: Editorial discusses school funding study. Argus Leader: U.S. Department of Ag looking
The following article will appear in the July Bulletin scheduled for publication tomorrow (6/28). Read the Bulletin and learn more about Joint Convention, school funding and more. By Pam Haukaas Isn’t what we have always done in education good enough? Our kids are learning the material and we have decent test scores.
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A new face joining ASBSD happens to be a familiar one, as well. Dr. Randall Royer will join ASBSD on Aug. 1 as the Leadership Development and Teacher Placement Director. Dr. Royer accepted the position previously held by Dr. Julie Ertz. Royer “Randall will be an excellent fit with ASBSD,” Executive Director
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Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets. Aberdeen American News: Secondary education programs at NSU, DSU and USD honored by ranking. Pierre Capital Journal: School funding committee starts study. (Read ASBSD’s blog posts on the funding committee – committee starts work, property tax
Compliments and conversation were shared by school funding study committee members about the input offered by board members and administrators at the four ASBSD and SASD town hall meetings. “I was so impressed with the number of people that were there, the number of schools represented and the candor of their comments,” Committee member
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School districts have until 2018 to use capital outlay funds for certain insurance, energy, utilities and motor fuel costs following the passage of Senate Bill 194 at the 2013 legislative session. The provision proved troubling for some legislative interim school funding study committee members after a look at the increasing reliance on it.
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The legislative interim committee studying school funding concluded its first meeting this afternoon in Pierre. The committee, assigned to examine three main parameters of school funding’s effect, reviewed a variety of funding processes and revenue sources for schools and heard public testimony. Property tax levies and their role in school funding proved a
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Members of the legislative interim committee charged with studying school funding began their work this morning at the Capitol building in Pierre. Fourteen committee members started their examination around the parameters of how the school funding formula affects a district’s decision to seek an opt-out or utilize special tax levies, funding’s effect on graduation
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Have it your way at the 2013 ASBSD and SASD Joint Convention! Highlighted by our mass customized learning theme, this year’s convention features a keynote speech from a renowned MCL advocate and a multitude of breakout sessions covering the subject. In addition, the Joint Convention will offer attendees a variety of learning opportunities.
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