Policy Archives - Associated School Boards of South Dakota

ASBSD Policy Alert: Background Checks, Nasal Glucagon and more

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ASBSD has modified multiple policies recently and summaries of those updates are below. Policy GCDB: Criminal Background Checks and Policy Exhibit GCDB-E(1): Criminal Background Checks Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights Updates to the language in accordance with schools who have undergone background check audits and received feedback on specific terms to be included in background […]

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ASBSD Policy Alert: Increases to Board Member Per Diem Compensation

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ASBSD has modified its Sample Policy BHD: Board Member Compensation and Expenses in response to a change made by the legislature to increase the per diem of board members to $166. (Prior to July 1, 2024, the maximum per diem compensation rate was $75.) Schools must still set their own amount of per diem

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Policy Alert: AI, Public Comment & more amended policies

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ASBSD has developed an Artificial Intelligence policy for schools while also amending several other sample school board policies. Artificial Intelligence IIBFA: Artificial Intelligence policy to clarify expectations for student and staff use of AI technology. “With Artificial Intelligence being a fast growing and rapidly changing area in education, ASBSD has developed a policy focused on expected use

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Policy Alert: 2023 Policies and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law

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2023’s Policies Required by Federal Law and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law has been updated by the National School Boards Association/Council of School Attorneys (NSBA/COSA). Links to the 2023 Policies and Annual Notices Required by Federal Law are posted on the ASBSD Policy Services website in the News window, located on the right hand side of the webpage,

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ASBSD Policy Alert: 2023 Legislative Highlights

2023 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, CTE, Financial Services, LatestNews, Open Government, Policy, Policy Alert, Risk Management, School Board Elections, School Board Meetings, School Safety, Student Achievement / asbsd

ASBSD has updated a few policies related to laws passed by the legislature during the 2023 session. “We have put together a recap of the bills passed and signed into law from the 2023 Legislative Session with a relevant impact to policy and other areas in South Dakota public schools,” ASBSD Policy and Legal Services

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Online training available through ASBSD’s School Board U!

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Complete training individually, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home with ASBSD’s School Board U! School Board U is our online training site to cover your training needs and enhance your knowledge of school board work. Your SBU training will consist of an interactive video presented by ASBSD Board Development

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Know your role & enhance your understanding of school board work

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Know your role and enhance your understanding of school board work! Join ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck on Wednesday, August 2 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for the New School Board Member Workshop. The responsibilities, expectations and modes of operation of school board members will be covered. Click here to

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New and veteran board leaders invited to workshop

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Presidents and Vice Presidents can gather more info and insight about leading a school board at this year’s School Board President Workshop. ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck invites new and veteran board leaders to the upcoming workshop on Wednesday, August 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Click here to register

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Connect with school leaders & learn from great presenters at the 2023 ASBSD-SASD Convention

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“It is important to go to this Convention to connect with your home team, other teams, hear what is happening and learn from others.” That’s one attendee from last year’s ASBSD-SASD Convention said about the Premier Learning Event for School Board Members and Administrators, and we invite you to connect and learn at the 2023

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Come talk about attracting and retaining teachers and staff members at a FREE webinar

2023 Legislative Session, ASBSD, Board Training, Financial Services, LatestEvents, Policy, State Aid, Student Achievement, Teacher Pay / asbsd

Let’s talk about attracting and retaining teachers and staff members at a FREE upcoming webinar. Board members are invited to join your ASBSD Region Directors (click here to see your region) at an upcoming Attracting & Retaining Teachers & Staff Webinar: Click here to register for the Northeast Region webinar on Sunday, May 7

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