It’s imperative for all school board members, new and seasoned, to understand their role as a school board member and ASBSD’s New School Board Member Workshop will provide information to enhance your understanding. Join ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck on Wednesday, August 3 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center at […]
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Get more information and insight on leading a school board at the ASBSD School Board President Workshop in August. Whether a veteran of the position or new to the role, Presidents AND Vice Presidents should join ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3 at the Sioux Falls Convention
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The S.D. Department of Revenue (DOR) has compiled information that can and should be used to help explain the property tax system in South Dakota to inquiring taxpayers. There are 4 separate documents that can help with the explanation and to access these documents click on the blue link: DOR Property Tax 101: Our
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An interim study affecting the monetary side of public education begins on Monday (6/27). Fifteen legislators will participate in the Study Committee on Property Tax Structure and Tax Burden, which will study the existing property tax structure; consider means by which the total property tax burden of South Dakotans could be decreased; and to compare
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A wide-ranging discussion took place during the first meeting of the interim study on juvenile justice. The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice began it’s work last week (6/16) hearing testimony from more than 10 individuals connected to the matter whether through schools, law enforcement agencies or in the juvenile court system. Student truancy served as
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It’s time to honor those who give their time and effort to enhance education in their district. We’re encouraging your district to submit candidates for ASBSD’s School Board Award of Excellence, Outstanding School Board Member of the Year, Community Service Award and Longevity Award. “Let’s honor the school boards and individuals who have enhanced
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The study on juvenile justice will begin this week. Fifteen legislators will consider and develop alternatives for the placement of juvenile offenders as part of the Study Committee on Juvenile Justice beginning this Thursday (6/16) at 9 a.m. (Central). You can listen to the meeting here and view the agenda here. Wednesday’s agenda includes
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Registration for the 2022 ASBSD-SASD Convention is now open. On Thursday and Friday, August 4-5 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center the premier learning event for school board members and administrators will feature: More than 40 breakout sessions covering relevant K-12 topics; Two keynote speeches Ruby Payne and John Draper; An awards banquet honoring administrators, schools
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Two interim studies will be of interest to schools in the legislative “offseason.” The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice will consider and develop alternatives for the placement of juvenile offenders. The interim committee is comprised of 15 legislators that include: Chair Rep. Caleb Finck Vice Chair Sen. Erin Tobin Fred Deutsch Red Dawn Foster
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Recap of bills signed into law during the 2022 Legislative Session relevant to public education in South Dakota. To view the bill, click on the blue link. HB 1087: Revise certain provisions regarding records that are not open to inspection and copying and deliberations in an executive or closed meeting. Summary: Incorporates SDCL
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