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Delegates set direction for 2016 legislative session

South Dakota’s first major dose of winter weather didn’t keep 64 school board members from making the trip to Pierre for the 2015 ASBSD Delegate Assembly.   “As board members, you are here today because you are part of a powerful grassroots advocacy network,” ASBSD President Eric Stroeder said. “Your commitment to provide the best …

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ASBSD Board of Directors meeting agenda – November, 2015

Below you will find the meeting agenda for the ASBSD Board of Directors meeting being held in Pierre, SD on Thursday, November 19. A PDF version of the agenda can be downloaded on the Publications & Forms page.   ASBSD Board of Directors Meeting Ramkota RiverCentre, 12:00 p.m. (CST), Pierre, SD   1.Call to Order – President Eric …

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Appoint your district’s rep for the 2015 ASBSD Delegate Assembly

ASBSD’s Delegate Assembly is the time and place to establish your state school board association’s legislative direction and share your district’s view on key legislative topics.   ASBSD member districts need to be represented at Delegate Assembly to vote on ASBSD’s resolutions and standing positions, which dictate the legislative direction of the association.   Click …

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Brush up on Collective Bargaining essentials at ASBSD seminars

Join the discussion on the negotiation process between school boards and district employees at ASBSD’s Collective Bargaining Seminars.   The 2016 Collective Bargaining Seminars will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on: Saturday, Jan.9 in Chamberlain at Cedar Shore Resort (1500 Shoreline Drive) Saturday, Jan. 16 in Rapid City at the Ramkota Hotel & …

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Howard School Board Pres. set to join ASBSD Board

A veteran member of the Howard School Board is set to join the ASBSD Board of Directors.   Rick Olson, President of the Howard School Board, was recently appointed by ASBSD President Eric Stroeder to serve as the ASBSD Board of Director’s representative for the Southeast Region’s 266-699 enrollment category.   A 15-year member of …

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Updates made to ASBSD’s legislative direction

At their August meeting, members of the ASBSD Board of Directors approved changes to the Association’s legislative resolutions and standing positions recommended by the ASBSD Policy and Resolutions Committee.   The resolutions and standing positions dictate the legislative direction of ASBSD and are voted on by member districts at Delegate Assembly. This year’s Delegate Assembly …

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Opportunity to submit a resolution for Delegate Assembly

ASBSD’s resolutions and standing positions dictate the legislative direction of the association.   Download the resolutions and standing positions here.   As member districts, you have the opportunity every year to vote on the resolutions and standing positions each year at Delegate Assembly. This year’s Delegate Assembly is set for Friday, Nov. 20.   Before Delegate Assembly, your district also has the …

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School law questions will be answered at the School Law Seminars

School law questions will be answered at this fall’s School Law Seminars.   The School Law Seminars will feature a 90-minute bonus session on Tuesday night exploring the dynamic relationships between board members and between the board and the superintendent and a full-day Wednesday session covering transgender students and employees, Title IX, parent and public …

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Input needed at Region Meetings

School board members and administrators your input is needed at the ASBSD Region Meetings where many legislative topics will be discussed.   ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany will stop at nine locations across South Dakota to discuss potential legislation for the 2016 session and gather feedback ASBSD’s legislative platform (download drafts of our Standing Positions and Resolutions). …

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Board and community members honored for service

ASBSD recently recognized a group of extraordinary individuals for the contributions to public education.   The Yankton School Board received the 2015 Award of Excellence for consistently demonstrating outstanding leadership and enhancing achievement for all students.   An outstanding group, who work well as a team, the group put in many hours beyond the regularly …

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