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January17

Meet the House Education Committee

The House Education committees gaveled in for the first time on Wednesday.   The education-centric committee, which held introductory meetings this week to meet Secretary of Education Melody Schoop and Board of Regents Executive Director Jack Warner, will hold much of ASBSD’s committee focus during session.   To understand the inner-workings of the committee, let’s
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January17

Meet the Senate Education committee

The Senate Education committee gaveled in for the first time on Thursday.   The education-centric committee, which held an introductory meeting to meet Secretary of Education Melody Schoop and learn about the Department of Education, will hold much of ASBSD’s committee focus during session.   To understand the inner-workings of the committee, let’s get to
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January16

Reps ratify resolutions

Howling and bitter northwest winds couldn’t keep the House of Representatives from adopting two education-related resolutions on Thursday.   Representatives voted 49-18 to adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1002, which acknowledges the teacher shortage and the difficulties districts in South Dakota face in attracting and retaining qualified teachers.   “The resolution brings awareness to the legislature
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January14

Gov. supports Common Core in State of the State

South Dakota’s 89th legislative session began today with Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s State of the State Address.   Support of Common Core highlighted the education topics addressed by the governor.   “We need standards that are rigorous,” Gov. Daugaard said of the Common Core, noting that he supported the standards, but understood the concerns that have
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January14

ASBSD Legislative Resources

The 2014 legislative session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and ASBSD has you covered for coverage of the daily occurrences in the legislature.   This year, we have three main tools we’d like to bring your attention to: ASBSD Bill Tracker ASBSD Blog 2014 Legislative Documents   The ASBSD Bill Tracker system has been revamped
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January14

What’s ahead for the 2014 legislative session

Business is about to pick up in Pierre.   South Dakota’s 89th Legislative Session begins next week and the 38 day term will feature key K-12 education topics that will shape the future of our schools.   “This is going to be a big year for our school districts,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany said.
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January13

2014 School Board Recognition Week

Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed a proclamation declaring School Board Recognition Week in be held January 13-17 in South Dakota.   The week offer’s your district an opportunity to publicly thank the men and women who serve on your local board of education.   We hope it will be a time your students, staff and
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January10

The Bulletin – January Edition

  Watch ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany talks about the upcoming legislative session and important pieces of legislation that we need you to advocate for. Then visit  http://bulletin.asbsd.org/ to read the latest news on the 2014 Legislative Session, ASBSD events and more.
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January09

Open Meeting Series – Open Forum (video)

As part of ASBSD’s ongoing series covering Open Meetings, Executive Director Wade Pogany and Leadership Development Director Randy Royer discuss the parameters of an Open Forum session at a school board meeting.
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