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Read the first BoardDocs newsletter of 2017

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BoardDocs provide school boards and districts state-of-the-art services that save money, streamline operations and reduce time spent producing board packets and in 2017 has expanded their subscriber support offerings with a new Best Practices program. Learn more about BoardDocs’ “Best Practices” webinars in the latest edition of their board management newsletter, which also features information […]

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SFAB seeking input from schools

2016 Legislative Session, 2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Blue Ribbon Task Force, Financial Services, LatestNews, Open Government, Other Revenue, Policy, State Aid, Taxation, Teacher Pay / asbsd

A group charged to review school district compliance with the requirements of the state’s school funding formula is seeking input from school officials on their proposed rules. Members of the School Finance Accountability Board are scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 to review and possibly approve proposed rules for the board.

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Bill updating COI law on way to Gov.

2016 Legislative Session, 2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, LatestNews, Open Government, Policy / asbsd

A bill updating the conflict of interest statute is headed for the desk of Gov. Dennis Daugaard. House members unanimously concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 1170, which amends the conflict of interest disclosure law, sending the bill to the governor for review and signature. ASBSD supports the bill. Executive Director

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COI penalty bill passed on to Gov.

2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, LatestNews, Open Government, Policy / asbsd

An upgrade to criminal charges that can be filed for a conflict of interest crime has climbed to the governor’s desk. House Judiciary committee members and Representatives passed Senate Bill 27, which prohibits public officials from misusing their position for personal gain, provides a penalty therefor and implements a grievance process for reporting misuse.

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COI update bill passes Senate

2016 Legislative Session, 2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, LatestNews, Open Government, Policy / asbsd

A bill updating last year’s conflict of interest law has passed the Senate and will be a vote away in the House away from heading to the governor. House Bill 1170, which amends the conflict of interest disclosure law, passed the Senate Local Government committee on a unanimous vote and received a lone nay vote

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Crossover Day crosses out three ed. related bills

2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Common Core, LatestNews, Open Government, Policy, School Safety, Student Achievement / asbsd

Crossover Day saw the end for two education related bills in the Senate and one in the House, last week. Senate Bill 134, which would prohibit the use of public school resources to advocate for an outcome in any partisan election or legislative vote, was overwhelming opposed by Senators on a 27-8 vote.

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2017 Legislative Cracker Barrels

2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, Capital Outlay, Common Core, CTE, ESA, Open Government, Other Revenue, Policy, School Board Elections, School Safety, Special Education, State Aid, Student Achievement, Taxation, Teacher Pay / asbsd

Legislative Cracker Barrels in your area offer access to your local legislators, as well as the chance to hear their answers on a variety of legislative topics. Below you will find a list of dates and locations of legislative cracker barrels being held throughout South Dakota that have been posted thus far. Please

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Collective Bargaining Seminars set to explain latest on negotiations

2016 Legislative Session, 2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, Financial Services, Open Government, State Aid, Taxation, Teacher Pay / asbsd

ASBSD will host one more Collective Bargaining Seminar in March to update school board members and administrators on the many facets of negotiations process for teachers and staff in 2017. The remaining 2017 Collective Bargaining Seminar will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on: It will cover how districts must apply the funding

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Bill updating COI law passed by committee

2016 Legislative Session, 2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, LatestNews, Open Government, Policy / asbsd

Conflict of interest law is in line for an update following a legislative committee’s approval of new bill. House Judiciary committee members unanimously passed House Bill 1170, which amends the conflict of interest disclosure law, on Monday (2/13). ASBSD supports the bill and was an integral part in the development of new provisions

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ASBSD Legislative Day scheduled for February 21

2017 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, Capital Outlay, Common Core, Open Government, Other Revenue, Policy, School Board Elections, School Safety, Special Education, State Aid, Student Achievement, Taxation, Teacher Pay / asbsd

ASBSD invites school board members and administrators from member districts to our 2017 Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 21. ASBSD Legislative Day is a day of advocacy and action in support of public education and celebration of the service of our school board members as part of South Dakota School Board Recognition Week. School board members

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