July26

2021-22 Bus Pact submission deadline approaching

ASBSD continues our coordinating role for the Emergency School Bus Mutual Assistance Pact between school districts on the occasion a bus traveling outside of the district fails.   In the event of an emergency, a school bus driver, or authorized personnel, would call the nearest cooperating Emergency School Bus Mutual Assistance Pact district to secure a bus

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July20

Policy Alert – Medical Cannabis Administration in Schools

Policies of a school district, especially those negotiated with bargaining representatives for the protection of teachers, 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).   ASBSD has created a new sample policy and accompanying exhibit

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July07

New Board Member Workshop discussing roles & responsibilities

As a school board member, you’ve been elected by your community to make important decisions in the education of your district’s students, the environment of the school, being good stewards of tax dollars and much more.   It’s imperative for all school board members, new and seasoned, to understand their roles and registering for the

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July06

President workshop providing info and insight on board leadership

Get more information and insight on leading a school board at the ASBSD School Board President Workshop in August.   Whether a veteran of the position or new to the role, Presidents AND Vice Presidents should join ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4 at the Sioux Falls Convention

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July05

2021 South Dakota Risk and Safety Conference

The Associated School Boards Protective Trust is pleased to join with the State of South Dakota Office of Risk Management, South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, Safety Benefits, Inc. and Insurance Benefits, Inc. to sponsor the 4th Annual SD Risk & Safety Conference.   The free conference will be held on Wednesday-Thursday,

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July01

Register today for the 2021 ASBSD-SASD Convention

Register today for the 2021 ASBSD-SASD Convention, which returns as an in-person event this year.   On Thursday and Friday, August 5-6 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center the premier learning event for school board members and administrators will feature: More than 30 breakout sessions covering open meetings, advocacy for public education, free speech, cybersecurity,

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June21

Policy Alert: Updates made to board related policies

Policies of a school district, especially those negotiated with bargaining representatives for the protection of teachers, 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).   Five sample school board policies were recently amended by the

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June20

Policy Alert: Student education related policies amended

Policies of a school district, especially those negotiated with bargaining representatives for the protection of teachers, 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).   School board sample policies related to different aspects of a

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June19

Policy Alert: Student and Staff Health and Safety

Policies of a school district, especially those negotiated with bargaining representatives for the protection of teachers, 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).   Student and staff health and safety related policies recently received

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June18

2021 ASBSD-SASD Convention returning to in-person event!

The premier learning event for school board members and administrators returns in-person this August.   Be amongst the attendees of the 2021 ASBSD-SASD Convention on Thursday and Friday, August 5-6 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event will function as it has in-person in previous years.   Download the 2021 ASBSD-SASD Convention schedule here.

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