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A proposed change to the education funding formula could save the state $100,000. S.D. Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jason Dilges discussed the proposed adjustment, which would see tax payers share the cost of school technology, assessment and the sparsity factor, with legislators at Thursday’s Joint Appropriations committee meeting. The three factors […]
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Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed a proclamation declaring School Board Recognition Week be held January 12-16 in South Dakota. The week offer’s your district an opportunity to publicly thank the men and women who serve on your local board of education. We hope it will be a time your students, staff and
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ASBSD’s Collective Bargaining Seminars return in 2015 with three meetings covering the negotiation process between school boards and district employees. Review the Seminar agenda here. Collective Bargaining Seminars begin with registration from 8-8:30 a.m. and event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held: Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Rapid City
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The 2015 legislative session kicked off on Tuesday (Jan. 13) and ASBSD has you covered for coverage of the daily occurrences in the legislature. Three ASBSD resources will help you keep up-to-date on the 90th legislative session and informed about ASBSD Bill Tracker ASBSD Blog 2015 Legislative Documents The ASBSD Bill Tracker system provides you with
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Business is about to pick up in Pierre. One hundred and five legislators descend on the Capitol City on Tuesday for the start of the 90th legislative session. The 2015 calendar features 39 legislative days with Governor Dennis Daugaard’s State of the State Address kicking off session on Tuesday (Jan. 13). Other key session days
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Just a year after returning every member to the group, more than half the 2015 House Education committee will be filled with new faces. Rep. Jacqueline Sly returns as Chair of House Education, which meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:45 a.m., for the third straight year. Rep. Sly will be joined on
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Four new faces with plenty of experience join the Senate Education committee for the 90th Legislative Session. The seven-member committee returns Senators Deb Soholot, who will again serve as Committee Chair, Blake Curd and Bruce Rampelberg. The trio is joined by the quartet of new faces, which includes Senators Alan Solano, who will assume
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The Legislative Action Network plays a key role in the advocating efforts of ASBSD. “ASBSD and LAN are partners in advocacy,” Executive Director Wade Pogany said. “Our combined efforts at the Capitol and on the grassroots trail solidify our voice in advocating for education.” Each ASBSD member district is asked to appoint one or
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One of the most important steps in ASBSD’s preparation for legislative session each year is Delegate Assembly. The legislative direction of the Association is set with approval of resolutions and standing positions by member districts. Download the approved standing positions and resolutions by clicking on the links or visit the Publications and Forms page on the ASBSD website. For the 2015 legislative session,
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Policies of a school district, especially those negotiated with bargaining representatives for the protection of teachers, have the full force and effect of law, and legally bind the school district. By Gerry Kaufman, ASBSD Director of Policy & Legal Services ASBSD’s new sample Bullying policy – NEPN Code: JFCD – and exhibits
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