Student Achievement
The state has a plan in place to meet the requirements of the federal education policy. At the State Board of Education meeting in May (5/15) a summary of South Dakota’s plan for educating students under the Every Student Succeeds Act was presented following a year’s worth of discussion with educators and stakeholders in South Dakota, […]
State’s ESSA plan presented, public comment wanted Read More »
Although the school year is near the end and summer set to begin, school boards will continue their work. As you continue your work, your board still has a chance to earn points towards ASBSD’s Board Recognition Program – ALL: Act, Learn, Lead. ALL recognizes board members’ participation in outside activities, board development and
ALL points adding up as year nears end Read More »
South Dakota will celebrate a truly great group this week: our state’s teachers. Gov. Dennis Daugaard recently proclaimed May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week in South Dakota. “Our state’s teachers deserve celebration for all the wonderful work they do for the students, schools and communities of South Dakota,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany
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The May edition of the SafeSchools’ School Safety Newsletter is now available. Give the latest edition of the School Safety Matters newsletter a read here. This month’s newsletter provides information on SafeSchools’ updated bullying prevention training course, their new threat assessment course, school bus safety offerings and much more. ASBSD and SafeSchools have partnered to bring all
May edition of the School Safety Newsletter Read More »
The best and brightest from the Class of 2017 were honored for their academic achievements at the 27th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre on Monday (4/24). In conjunction with Gov. Dennis Daugaard, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota invited more than 200 students, who were identified as the top one percent of
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ASBSD’s Board of Directors convened in Rapid City recently for their second meeting of 2017. Board members were treated to a presentation by students and staff of the Ateyapi Mentoring Program. The program is led by American Indian mentors who are drug and alcohol free, and knowledgeable about Lakota culture. Traditional Lakota
ASBSD Board meets in Rapid City Read More »
Associated School Board’s Protective Trust invites school districts to apply for the Voya Unsung Heroes grant. Voya Financial partners with ASBPT to provide our members life insurance and has provided nearly $5 million in awarded grants in the past two decades. Review and complete the online application here. Grants are given to K-12
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School board members and superintendents remind your district’s high school principal(s) to identify and submit the name(s) of the academic top one percent of the 2017 senior class to be honored at the Academic Excellence Recognition Banquet. Gov. Dennis Daugaard and ASBSD, in cooperation with the Department of Education and the School Administrators of
Submit your district’s student for the 2017 Academic Excellence Banquet Read More »
South Dakota public schools will NOT take a cut in funding and will receive a 0.3 percent increase in state aid for the 2017-18 school year. Senate and House members overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 35, which provides 0.3 percent increase in funding for the general and special education funds, raises levies to coincide with the
Legislators approve increase in funding for schools Read More »
Members of the ASBSD Board of Directors met for the first time in 2017 and welcomed a new member to the board. Rapid City School Board Member Ron Riherd joined the ASBSD Board of Directors for his meeting representing the district. Riherd is in his first year on his local board and
ASBSD Board meets for first time in 2017 Read More »
Associated School Boards of South Dakota is a private, non-profit organization representing more than 850 local school board members, the school districts they govern and the students they serve.