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ASBSD’s Board of Directors convened in Pierre last month for the final meeting of 2013. The meeting marked not only the last of the year for the board, but the final meeting for former board president Susan Humiston, who did not seek re-election to her seat representing districts in the 265 and under category …
The 2014 legislative session is two months away and we’re asking your district to appoint an ASBSD Legislative Action Network (LAN) representative. “Our LAN network is the heartbeat of our grassroots advocacy effort,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany said. “Last session, I often heard from legislators that they were contacted by our LAN members who …
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In his budget address today, Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s commitment of a three percent increase to K-12 education funding went above and beyond the statutory requirement. “In September, (revenue projections) didn’t look very good,” Gov. Daugaard said during the address. “Fortunately, the situation has changed. I can propose a three percent increase for K-12.” …
As part of ASBSD’s ongoing series covering Open Meetings, ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Wade Pogany, Director of Policy and Legal Services Gerry Kaufman and Leadership Development Director Dr. Randy Royer discuss potential conflict of interest issues facing school board members in this video. The video also appears in the December edition of The Bulletin.
Governor Dennis Daugaard is scheduled to give his annual budget address next week. What it will entail for school funding remains to be seen, but ASBSD’s Board of Directors heard firsthand what is likely to be provided. Governor’s office Director of Policy and Communications Tony Venhuizen joined ASBSD’s Board of Directors at their November …
ASBSD President Pam Haukaas’s State of the Association Address from the 2013 Delegate Assembly.
Delegates from78 member districts of ASBSD gathered in Pierre last week to debate and vote on the legislative priorities, standing positions and resolutions that will guide the Association during the 2014 legislative session. Four legislative resolutions were tabbed as priorities for ASBSD’s advocating efforts. The priorities are: C1 School Finance : School Funding – …
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We’re asking you to share feats of accomplishment or innovation, successful cooperative community projects or any story that makes you proud of your district. Board members and administrators, collaborate with your staff, students and community members to identify a good news story about your district and share it with us. Your district can …
Watch Wade’s Welcome for thoughts on of the funding study’s outcomes and the need for board members to continue their grassroots advocacy efforts. Then, read The Bulletin for the latest in news and information on K-12 education, covering the Legislative Action Network, the conclusion of the funding study, Delegate Assembly and much more.
In part two of the video series covering Executive Session, our team examines the process for entering Executive Session. The two videos compose the third installment of the monthly series exploring the Open Meeting laws. This video appears in the November edition of The Bulletin, which is scheduled for release on Thursday. (Nov. 7).
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