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If you’ve had a chance to attend one of the ASBSD region meetings this fall you know legislative issues were a big part of the discussion, especially talk about potential legislation that would limit capital outlay growth. Check out the remaining dates on the Region Meeting schedule here. The topic of limiting growth …
ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany appeared on Kelo Radio’s Greg Belfrage Show yesterday morning (Wednesday, Oct. 8) to discuss the Teacher Salary Enhancement Fund (TSEF) proposal and teacher shortage. Listen to the interview here: http://kelo.com/podcasts/greg-belfrage-show/935/proposal-to-increase-teacher-pay-through-one-cent-sales-tax/. Pogany said the proposal is the first step in the conversation to find a solution to low teacher salaries …
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This month’s Bulletin previews ASBSD Delegate Assembly, recaps the important legislative conversations being had at ASBSD’s Region Meetings, announces the end of The Bulletin and much more. Click here to view the online edition.
The potential for a major shift in three aspects of K-12 funding dominated discussion at the recent ASBSD Region Meeting in Brookings, as it did in Beresford the night before and as it is expected to at each subsequent meeting. At the Brookings meeting, representatives from 11 school districts were presented with potentially landscape-shifting …
Cap outlay, other revenue and teacher pay discussed at Region Meeting Read More »
ASBSD’s resolutions and standing positions dictate the legislative direction of the association. As member districts, you have the opportunity every year to vote on the resolutions and standing positions each year at Delegate Assembly. This year’s Delegate Assembly is set for Friday, Nov. 21. Before Delegate Assembly, your district also has the opportunity …
One of the most important steps in ASBSD’s preparation for legislative session each year is Delegate Assembly. ASBSD Delegate Assembly establishes the legislative direction of the Association and with the 2015 legislative session just three months away, it’s time for our member districts to appoint a delegate and review our proposed resolutions and standing positions. …
Review of new, deleted and amended resolutions and standing positions Read More »
The National School Board Association’s (NSBA) publication, the American School Board Journal, is seeking applicants for the Magna Awards. Presented for the past 20 years, the Magna Awards highlight best practices of school district leadership and are judged according to three enrollment categories: under 5,000 enrollment; 5,000-20,000 enrollment; and over 20,000 enrollment. One …
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 Below is a list and brief synopsis of annual notices school districts …
ASBSD has continued its coordinating role for the Emergency School Bus Mutual Assistance Pact between school districts, which operates in the event a bus traveling outside of its home district fails and is in need of assistance. In accordance with the provisions of the Pact, in an emergency situation a school bus driver, or …
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) has partnered with New Regency, Fox Searchlight, Penguin Books, and the filmmakers of “12 Years a Slave” to make copies of the acclaimed film, book and a study guide available to America’s public high schools. “This riveting story of injustice and brutality is a potent teaching and learning …
NSBA partnership makes 12 Years a Slave film and book available to schools Read More »
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