A bill requiring school districts to report their fund balances at the end of each month in the fiscal year for the general, capital outlay, pension and special education funds passed the House Education committee on a unanimous vote. Rep. Jacqueline Sly, House Bill 1148’s main sponsor, said the bill provides the legislature with a “timely collection […]
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A bill aimed at clarifying how a vacancy on a school board would be filled made it out of the House Education committee unscathed on Friday (2/6). “We’re not changing any conditions in which a school board member would be replaced,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany said. “We’re just trying to clarify (state law).”
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Representatives sent two #sdedu bills across the aisle on Wednesday. The House passed House Bill 1097, which allows certain school districts meeting specific criteria to remain open despite dropping below the 100 student enrollment threshold, on a 68-1 vote. Rep. Fred Deutsch introduced the bill in response to the Big Stone City School
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Senate Education sent two bills to the 41st day and one to the floor at Tuesday’s (2/3) meeting. By a single vote, committee members killed Senate Bill 117. The bill, which would have amended a state law protecting the privacy of students and passed through the legislature, would have added four new criteria to
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The first step in adding a new provision to the under-100 enrollment threshold for school districts was taken on Friday (1/30). House Education committee members unanimously approved House Bill 1097, which allows certain school districts meeting specific criteria to remain open despite dropping below the 100 student enrollment threshold. Rep. Fred Deutsch, the
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Two education related bills were advanced by the House Education Committee on Monday (Jan. 26). Members voted 11-4 to pass House Bill 1044, which revises certain certification and discipline provisions for teachers, administrators or other educational professionals. Department of Education Legal Counsel Bobbi Rank said the bill cleans up and streamlines the license
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One of the most important steps in ASBSD’s preparation for legislative session each year is Delegate Assembly. The legislative direction of the Association is set with approval of resolutions and standing positions by member districts. Download the approved standing positions and resolutions by clicking on the links or visit the Publications and Forms page on the ASBSD website. For the 2015 legislative session,
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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 ASBSD’s new sample Bullying policy – NEPN Code: JFCD – and exhibits
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ASBSD is proud to send you the final edition of our monthly publication, The Bulletin. This month’s Bulletin shares information on the Governor’s proposed increase to K-12 funding, outcomes of Delegate Assembly and much more. Click here to view the online edition or download the easy-to-print PDF edition, which is attached. We
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Delegates from 81 school districts voted to set the legislative direction of ASBSD at last month’s Delegate Assembly. The voting school board members approved 11 standing positions and 30 resolutions. Download the approved standing positions and resolutions by clicking on the links or visit the Publications and Forms page on the ASBSD website.
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