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ASBSD Policy Alert: Background Checks, Nasal Glucagon and more

ASBSD has modified multiple policies recently and summaries of those updates are below. Policy GCDB: Criminal Background Checks and Policy Exhibit GCDB-E(1): Criminal Background Checks Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights Updates to the language in accordance with schools who have undergone background check audits and received feedback on specific terms to be included in background […]

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ASBSD Policy Alert: Increases to Board Member Per Diem Compensation

ASBSD has modified its Sample Policy BHD:  Board Member Compensation and Expenses in response to a change made by the legislature to increase the per diem of board members to $166.  (Prior to July 1, 2024, the maximum per diem compensation rate was $75.)    Schools must still set their own amount of per diem

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Policy Alert: 2023 Policies and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law​

2023’s Policies Required by Federal Law and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law has been updated by the National School Boards Association/Council of School Attorneys (NSBA/COSA). Links to the 2023 Policies and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law are posted on the ASBSD Policy Services website in the News window, located on the right hand side of the webpage,

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ASBSD Policy Alert: 2023 Legislative Highlights

ASBSD has updated a few policies related to laws passed by the legislature during the 2023 session. “We have put together a recap of the bills passed and signed into law from the 2023 Legislative Session with a relevant impact to policy and other areas in South Dakota public schools,” ASBSD Policy and Legal Services

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ASBSD Teacher Placement website getting update, will be free for ASBSD members

For more than 20 years, ASBSD’s Teacher Placement website has served districts, schools and cooperatives in finding teachers and staff members.   This summer, the ASBSD Teacher Placement website is getting a new look AND it will be offered as a FREE service for all ASBSD members!   Here’s what you need to know about

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Dakota Dreams Experiencing STEM Elementary Initiative workshops

The South Dakota Board of Regents is hosting two STEM workshops for elementary teachers this summer.   The Dakota Dreams Experiencing STEM Elementary Initiative will provide Elementary teachers: Experience integrated STEM activities for grades 2 – 5. Use your curriculum, the SD standards, the Science & Engineering Standards, and the Standards for Mathematical Practice to

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Grow your own educators with Educators Rising SD

Your district can join a movement to grow your own educators, create the next generation of teachers and do so with the assistance of an established association to help you develop your local chapter.   Educators Rising South Dakota’s mission is to cultivate a new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on

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Academic Achievements of Best and Brightest in Class of 2023 Recognized

  Academic Achievements of Best and Brightest in Class of 2023 Recognized   The academic achievements of the best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 were recognized recently at the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon.     Governor Kristi Noem and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who

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Policy Alert: Student Registered Sex Offender

A bill permitting the adoption of a new school board policy option passed the legislature this session and with its passing immediately becomes state law.   Senate Bill 168 authorizes a school board to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders and included an emergency clause, which means it is permissible for a

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Dr. Douglas Wermedal accepts position as ASBSD Executive Director

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Douglas Wermedal has accepted the position of ASBSD Executive Director.   Wermedal currently serves as South Dakota State University’s Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, a position he has held for more two decades. Having served multiple terms on the

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