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

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

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!

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

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

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

“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

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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Policy Alert: Student Registered Sex Offender

A bill permitting the adoption of a new school board policy option passed the legislature this session and with its passing immediately becomes state law.   Senate Bill 168 authorizes a school board to adopt policies regarding students who are registered sex offenders and included an emergency clause, which means it is permissible for a …

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A sample school board resolution for your board’s consideration

The proposed Social Studies Standards for South Dakota’s schools are continuing their hearing schedule with the Board of Education Standards in 2023.   You can read the proposed standards here, which had their first hearing in September at which many South Dakota public school educators and administrators testified in opposition.   The overall sentiment of …

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2023 Legislative Cracker Barrel list

Legislative Cracker Barrels in your area offer access to your local legislators, as well as the chance to hear their answers on a variety of legislative topics.   Below you will find a list of dates and locations of legislative cracker barrels being held throughout South Dakota that have been posted thus far.   Please …

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