Associated School Boards of South Dakota

August13: Legislative panel discusses teacher shortage, funding at Convention

Four South Dakota legislators joined nearly 500 school board members and administrators at the 2014 ASBSD-SASD Convention for a panel discussion on the future of education in South Dakota. To close Convention, Representatives Scott Munsterman and Dan Dryden and Senators Tim Rave and Billie Sutton had a frank conversation about the teacher shortage crisis

August13: Scenes from the Secret Vendor drawing

Many convention attendees tracked down the secret vendor in the Exhibit Hall for their chance at winning $500 on the opening day of this year’s ASBSD-SASD Convention. Visitors of the exhibitor booths located the “secret vendor” – TSP Architects – and were entered in the big drawing at 5 p.m. in the Convention Center.

August13: Workshops work for new board members

ASBSD’s New School Board Member workshops had a successful return to the training schedule this year. On hiatus for a year, nearly 50 new school board members joined ASBSD Leadership Development Director Dr. Randall Royer at workshops in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. “The response from new board members in attendance

August12: ASBSD honors awarded at Convention

The 2014 ASBSD-SASD Convention provided the opportunity to recognize individuals and a collective board for their contributions to the K-12 education community through five ASBSD Awards. Vermillion School Board Chairman Chris Esping was tabbed the Outstanding School Board Member of the Year. (Esping [right] and S.D. Sec. of Education Melody Schopp. Photo courtesy

August11: Presidents! Start Your Engines!

Whether a veteran or newcomer to the role of school board president, you’re going to face trials and triumphs this school year. To help you deal with those situations, ASBSD invites you to join us at the 2014 President’s Retreat. This year’s retreat will be held in Pierre at the King’s Inn

August05: ASBSD August Bulletin

This month’s Bulletin previews the upcoming ASBSD-SASD Convention, reviews the latest from the legislative interim committees and much more. Click here to view the online edition.

August04: BuyBoard offers school districts a new option in purchasing

A nationally used option for purchasing is now available to South Dakota school districts. ASBSD would like to introduce BuyBoard: an online purchasing cooperative designed to streamline the purchasing process and help districts make confident buying decisions. “BuyBoard gives districts flexibility and additional options in purchasing,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany said.

August04: It’s been a fantastic ride!

Each month ASBSD President Pam Haukaas will highlight a topic, which is helping advance K-12 education in South Dakota. It has been a fantastic ride! At the awards Luncheon during the ASBSD-SASD Convention, I will finish my tenure as ASBSD president and turn the reins over to the capable hands of Denise Lutkemeier.

August02: Stop by the Board Member (With)Outpost at Convention

Do you know a board member from another school district? Get to know one at the Board Member (With)Outpost at the 2014 ASBSD-SASD Convention. Stop by the (With)Outpost, meet your peers from other school districts and have a conversation about everything and anything that impacts school boards. The (With)Outpost will be located at the

August02: Find the secret vendor for a chance at $500 at Convention

Find the secret vendor in the ASBSD-SASD Convention’s Exhibit Hall and have a chance at $500! Visit the exhibitor booths, ask if they’re the “secret vendor” and place the card you receive in the drawing box located at the registration table by the Exhibit Hall entrance doors. A winner will be drawn on