Serving as a school board member is a challenging job that requires leadership, vision and dedication. The right person can make all the difference for students and the district. School board election season began last week and ASBSD would like you to share why you decided to run for a spot on your local […]
This week, most of news coverage, rightly so, revolved around the spring snow storm that spanned border-to-border in South Dakota. K-12 education did receive headlines, as well. Here’s this week’s links: Capital Journal (via AP): Guns in school laws facing tough opposition in states other than S.D. Argus Leader: Gun control advocate weighs in on sentinel bill. KOTA TV: A
In the most recent Wade’s Welcome video, Executive Director Wade Pogany noted two things that were right around the corner: springtime and negotiations between school boards and district staff. Pogany’s optimism on springtime weather arriving in South Dakota was delayed thanks to this week’s snow storm, but the focus on negotiations remains and ASBSD
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To view past Wade’s Welcome videos, visit ASBSD’s Facebook page and click the “Videos” tab. Wade’s Welcome is a segment featured in ASBSD’s monthly publication, the Bulletin. You can browse April’s Bulletin here.
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Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s daily papers. Aberdeen American News: A look at how technology can aid bullying. Argus Leader: Chromebooks and iPads not compatible with 2014 online assessment. Aberdeen American News: iPads used to improve classroom experience for special education students.
To kick off our ASBSD Awareness campaign, we’re launching our Facebook page today! We’ll be posting event information, links to K-12 news stories and videos, association messages and ASBSD publication release dates. You’ll also find photos, graphics and videos from the association. The page also provides everyone the chance to connect board members
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With legislative session concluding last week, the focus of our communication turns to a new campaign. It’s a campaign we hope improves our information delivery, interactivity and overall awareness of what we do for you, the many school board members and administrators we serve. It’s a campaign that requires ASBSD to take
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Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s daily papers. Argus Leader: Discussion on potential Joint Powers Agreement models. Argus Leader: Tech upgrade for SF and a look at devices used in other school districts. Argus Leader: U.S. Ag Secretary visits SF, talks lunch guidelines.
As the Affordable Care Act continues its staggered march towards implementation, the number of questions on how the law affects a school district’s health insurance plan remain, almost staggeringly, unanswered. This is where the Associated School Board Protective Trust steps in. We’ve compiled a list of questions, ranging from general to specific in nature,
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By Kari Senger, South Dakota Healthy Schools Program Manager The research is clear: healthy, properly nourished and fit students are better able to concentrate on their work, attend school on a regular basis and perform well in class and on tests. Founded in 2005, by the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association,
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