It had been smooth sailing for Senate Bill 89 until it was sunk in the House chamber on Tuesday (3/3). SB 89, which would require school districts to develop safety plans and conduct lockdown drills, was defeated on 37-30 vote by Representatives; in three previous votes the bill had no “Nays” cast. “We don’t […]
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Despite some debate the bill providing a two percent increase in state aid for schools passed through its first chamber. On a 25-10 vote, Senators approved Senate Bill 53, which would bring the per-student allocation to approximately $4,877 for the 2015-16 school year. Along with the proposed two percent increase, SB 53 adds the costs of
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Senate Education committee members sent two bills related to K-12 to the floor with do pass recommendations on Tuesday (2/24). A bill requiring school districts to report their month-end cash balances in the fiscal year for the general, capital outlay, pension and special education funds was unanimously passed by committee members. The bill was amended to
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The first step in providing a two percent increase in state aid for schools was taken. Members of the Senate Appropriations committee approved Senate Bill 53, which would bring the per-student allocation to approximately $4,877 for the 2015-16 school year. Along with the proposed two percent increase, SB 53 adds the costs of school technology, assessment and the
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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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South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard proposed a two percent increase to state aid for schools for next year during his budget address on today (12/2). The increase equates to approximately $96 more per-student, which would bring per-student allocation to approximately $4877 for the 2015-16 school year. The potential increase to $4,877 would eclipse the
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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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ASBSD’s Delegate Assembly is the time and place to voice your district’s legislative agenda and establish your state school board association’s legislative direction. It is essential for member districts to appoint a delegate and have them attend Delegate Assembly to vote on ASBSD’s resolutions and standing positions, which dictate the legislative direction of the
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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.
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