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Committee members of the education funding study will likely meet for the fourth and likely final time on Monday at the Capitol Building in Pierre. The study has focused on 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 and technology’s […]
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As dissension grows and more disinformation is distributed about the Common Core standards, ASBSD is seeking to equip our members with accurate and accessible information about the standards. To do so, we’ve created a Common Core web page that offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions, presentation material, links to the standards and more.
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Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets. Argus Leader: Schools continue to adjust to dietary guidelines KDLT: Bolin continues campaign against Common Core Keloland: Inside Keloland highlights pros of Common Core Aberdeen American News: DOE and BOR work to remedy remedial
October is set to bring three ASBSD School Law Seminars with expert panels ready to discuss timely topics in school policy and law to South Dakota school board members and administrators. Seminar sessions include seven separate 25-minute presentations by some of the state’s foremost school law experts. Topics include: Copyright infringement district web sites;
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This month’s Bulletin is filled with information, including a look at ASBSD’s Delegate Assembly, a wrap up from the recent stretch of Region Meetings, a review of third education funding committee meeting, the second installment of the Open Meeting series and much more. Click here to view The Bulletin.
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Delegate Assembly offers board members the opportunity to declare their intention to seek a seat representing the region and enrollment category their district is on the ASBSD Board of Directors. Representation on the Board of Directors is broken up by four regions (Central, Northeast, Southeast and Western) and enrollment categories (Over 10,000, 1,400-9,999, 700-1,399,
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The South Dakota Board of Nursing invites school officials and the public to attend a discussion on the Virtual Nursing Care for School Children with Diabetes Project. Discussion will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Ivy Room located on 2425 S Shirley Ave. Suite 118 in Sioux Falls. Currently, school personnel,
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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: Eureka School Districts saves dollars with coal heating system Mitchell Daily Republic: Questions about the motivation to fund education Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan: Students learn about careers in health care
ASBSD’s Delegate Assembly is the time and place to voice your district’s legislative agenda. It is essential for member districts to appoint a delegate and have them attend the assembly to vote on the resolutions and standing positions. To view the proposed resolutions and standing positions – click each link. At Delegate Assembly
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Watch this video that explains why School Board training is necessary and essential for good school board governance. You wouldn’t want your accountant to do your books with no training, or have a teacher, teach your children without a college degree would you? Set an example for your school district and get training. It’s
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Associated School Boards of South Dakota is a private, non-profit organization representing more than 850 local school board members, the school districts they govern and the students they serve.