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Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets. New York Times: Pogany featured in guns in schools examination Argus Leader: State testing moves online in 2014 KSFY: West Central continues push tech push Aberdeen American News: Sentinel training may not start until next summer […]
(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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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
ASBSD is proud to welcome Dr. Randall Royer to the team Read More »
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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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
School funding study starts Read More »
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.
Joint Convention (Aug. 8-9): Have it your way! Read More »
ASBSD wants to hear your thoughts on the school funding summer study, next year’s legislative focus and the major shifts coming to K-12 education in South Dakota. Join ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany at one of the final three locations starting at 7 p.m. each night for ASBSD’s Spring Tour meeting. -June 19 in Custer at Custer
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Members of the Legislature’s Executive Board appointed Representatives Don Haggar (10) and Jenna Haggar (10) to the legislative interim committee studying school funding on Monday. The new appointees will fill spots left open by Representatives Paula Hawks (9) and Dick Werner (22), both of whom declined their appointment. Jenna Haggar was the Vice Chair of the House
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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.