June28

Policy Alert: Conflict of Interest legislation

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   House Bill 1214, the new law that prohibits school board members and

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June21

On the Market: Desks for sale

The Corsica-Stickney School District has approximately 100 single unit desks on surplus. The desks were purchased during the 1970s.   If anyone would like to purchase the desks, please contact Superintendent Scott Muckey via email at scott.muckey@k12.sd.us.   If your district is seeking items to purchase or has items to sell, forward the information on

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June16

Free crisis training for Southeast South Dakota government agencies

Next month, employees of governmental agencies in nine Southeast South Dakota counties can take part in training to help them recognize signs of a meth lab and increase their knowledge of encounters with an active shooter.   The City of Beresford, in conjunction with the S.D. Division of Criminal Investigation and the S.D. Highway Patrol

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June15

p-Card Program participants receive rebate rewards

Participation in the p-Card Program continues to see marked growth.   Sponsored by ASBSD, in partnership with the Illinois Association of Business Officials (IASBO), the p-Card Program has grown to 24 districts and handed out more than $55,000 in rebates to members.   “The more districts participating in the program and more dollars spent with

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June06

Policy Alert: Revised School Governance Policies

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 has revised a number of ASBSD sample policies in response to

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June06

Policy Alert: Revised Student Related Policies

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 has revised a number of ASBSD sample policies in response to

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June06

Policy Alert: Revised Fiscal Policies

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 has revised a number of ASBSD sample policies in response to

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June02

ASBSD awards apps available

Let’s honor those that give their time and effort to enhance education in their district.   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 recognize and thank those outstanding individuals and boards for their dedication to enhancing the education

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June01

Be a part of the S.D. Summit on Civic Education and Engagement

The Chiesman Center for Democracy is inviting the public to participate in an important round table discussion on civic education that will take place next month in Pierre.   Help develop a set of recommendations to be shared and acted upon by those organizations interested in moving adults and young people toward a more educated,

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