Associated School Boards of South Dakota

May30: Rep. Jim Schaefer: committed advocate to South Dakota

Associated School Boards of South Dakota extends condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Representative Jim Schaefer. “The news of Rep. Schaefer’s untimely passing is saddening,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany said. “We ask everyone to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers.” Rep. Schaefer served eight years in

May30: NSBA statement on active shooter video game

NSBA recently released the following statement in response to the “Active Shooter” video game: A video game that simulates a school shooting is alarming and disgraceful. Violence has no place in our schools. Violent games that portray violence against students is unconscionable and undermines the efforts of public school leaders, parents, students, and

May28: Help ASBSD connect with your new board members

With many school board elections taking place this month, a host of new board members will be set to join school boards across the state. ASBSD would like to begin communicating with them and acclimating them to our many services, but we need the help of superintendents, business managers and current board members. “ASBSD wants

May27: Learn more about your role as a school board candidate and board member

ASBSD’s guide will prepare new, current and potential school board candidates for their role on the board. ASBSD Leadership Development Director Dr. Randy Royer has revised and updated a brief video guide (and printable presentation) to share with new, current and potential school board members. “The updated guide outlines steps for interested individuals in becoming a school board candidate, the

May25: Policy Alert: Public Comment resolution

Policies of a school district have the full force and effect of law and legally bind the school district. Wessington Springs Ed. Assoc. v. Wessington springs Sch. Dist., 467 N.W. 2d 101 (S.D. 1991). By Gerry Kaufman, ASBSD Director of Policy & Legal Services House Bill 1172, which revised certain provisions regarding meetings

May06: Policy Alert: Annual Budget and finance policies

Policies of a school district have the full force and effect of law and legally bind the school district. Wessington Springs Ed. Assoc. v. Wessington springs Sch. Dist., 467 N.W. 2d 101 (S.D. 1991). By Gerry Kaufman, ASBSD Director of Policy & Legal Services ASBSD Policy Services recently overhauled our annual budget

May05: Policy Alert: Alt. instruction, parent notification and agenda prep

Policies of a school district have the full force and effect of law and legally bind the school district. Wessington Springs Ed. Assoc. v. Wessington springs Sch. Dist., 467 N.W. 2d 101 (S.D. 1991). By Gerry Kaufman, ASBSD Director of Policy & Legal Services Three ASBSD sample policies were amended recently.

May04: Policy Alert: ESSA updates

Policies of a school district have the full force and effect of law and legally bind the school district. Wessington Springs Ed. Assoc. v. Wessington springs Sch. Dist., 467 N.W. 2d 101 (S.D. 1991). By Gerry Kaufman, ASBSD Director of Policy & Legal Services Six ASBSD sample policies have been updated to