Mitchell Board of Education Agenda Oct. 11

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
17-2
BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary – 5:00 P.M.
ITEM SUMMARY/JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION

I. Opening
A. Call Meeting to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call: Aslesen, Christiansen, Flood, Olson, Ruml
D. Determination of Quorum
E. Approval of Agenda:
Motion to Amend:
Motion to Approve:
Board recognition of State Fair Art Competition Blue Ribbon Winners
II. Consent Agenda:

A. Board Minutes MOTION TO APPROVE
B. Claims
C. Personnel
D. Open Enrollment
E. Conflicts of Interest
III. Board Consideration to Declare Surplus Property MOTION TO APPROVE
IV. Board Consideration to Revise Board Policies 220 and 228 on Second Reading MOTION TO APPROVE
V. Board President Appointment of Delegate to ASBSD Delegate Assembly PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT
VI. Board Member Report BOARD INFORMATION
VII. Superintendent Report BOARD INFORMATION

A. Presentation of Mitchell Tech Fast Facts 22-23
VIII. Public Commentary BOARD INFORMATION
IX. Adjourn
A brief tour of the GBR School will follow adjournment. The public is invited to accompany this tour.
MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item
For presentation at the October 11, 2022 meeting of the school board.
Subject: Board Consideration to Approve Consent Agenda
From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent
Nature of action requested from the Board:

Board Action ☒
Board Information ☐
Scheduled report ☐
A. Board Minutes
B. Claims
C. Personnel
D. Open Enrollments
E. Conflicts of interest
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2
September 12, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Deb Olson at
5:00 PM at L.B. Williams Elementary School 1420 University Avenue, Mitchell, South Dakota,
Davison County.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call of members present: Deb Olson, Matthew Christiansen, Shawn Ruml, Brittni Flood, and
Terry Aslesen. Absent: None. Others present: Dr. Joseph Graves Superintendent, Steve
Culhane, Business Manager, and Student representatives Sarah Sebert, Claire Hegg & Dawson
Schroeder.
Board member Aslesen asked that the Personnel items be removed from the consent agenda so
that they could be voted on separately.
Motion #355180
Motion by Flood, seconded by Ruml to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes
of the regular board meeting on August 8, 2022. These minutes had been furnished to the Daily
Republic in unapproved form all in accordance as per SDCL 13-8-35. Also on the consent
agenda that was approved were the claims, and two open enrollment requests. Motion
carried.
Motion #355181
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Christiansen to approve the Personnel items listed below:
New Classified Hires: Sierra Bunker, Food Service/GBR, $15.25/hr., 5.5/hrs./daily, effective
August 15, 2022. Kristi Moody, ParaEducator/LBW, $13.75/hr., 7 hrs./daily, effective August 17,
2022. Samuel Smith, ParaEducator/SH, $15.00/hr., 7 hrs./daily, effective September 6, 2022.
Amanda Klein, Kitchen Manager/SH, $17.00/hr., 8 hrs./daily, effective September 7, 2022.
Debra Olson, ParaEducator/MS, $13.75/hr., 7 hrs./daily, effective September 6, 2022. New
Certified Hires: Chaydon Metzger, 7th grade Head Volleyball, $1,850, effective 2022-23 school
year. Ryan Zilla, Assistant Boys Soccer, $1,673, effective 2022-23 school year. Gracie Kattner,
8th grade Assistant Volleyball, $1,573, effective 2022-23 school year. Jeff Meyerink, Assistant
Boys Golf, $2,236, effective 2022-23 school year. Transfer: Randi Zimmerman, Head Cook/GBR
to Kitchen Manager/GBR, $17.00/hr., 8 hrs./daily, effective August 8, 2022. Change in Hours:
Blair Overweg, ParaEducator/LBW, 7 hrs./daily to 7.25/hrs./daily, effective August 17, 2022.
Jennifer Malatare, ParaEducator/SH, 7 hrs./daily to 7.25/hrs./daily, effective August 17, 2022.
6th Class Assignments: Kaitlyn Huska, one 6th Class Assignment, effective 2022-23 school year.
Steve Morgan, one 6th Class Assignment, effective 2022-23 school year. Kent VanOverschelde,
one 6th Class Assignment, effective 2022-23 school year. Melissa Vatter-Miller, one 6th Class
Assignment, effective 2022-23 school year. Denise Hoffman, two 6th Class Assignments,
effective 2022-23 school year. Nancy Leach, two 6th Class Assignments, effective 2022-23
school year. Bruce Mastel, two 6th Class Assignments, effective 2022-23 school year. Mercia
Schroeder, two 6th Class Assignments, effective 2022-23 school year. Christina Siemsen, two 6th
Class Assignments, effective 2022-23 school year. Curtis Smith, two 6th Class Assignments,
effective 2022-23 school year. Gretchen Smith, two 6th Class Assignments, effective 2022-23
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school year. Kristina Starr, two 6th Class Assignments, effective 2022-23 school year. Penny
Weisz, two 6th Class Assignments, effective 2022-23 school year. Resignations: Lori Renken,
ParaEducator/MS, effective August 22, 2022. Tierra Nightpipe, ParaEducator/SH, effective
September 9, 2022. Esther Witte, JV Girls Basketball Coach, effective 2022-23 school year.
MTC Hires: Roxanne Hunt, Fall 2022 Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Instructor, $7,350, effective
August 22, 2022. Anne Kelly, Fall 2022 Psychology 101 Adjunct Instructor, $2,250, effective
August 22, 2022. Angela Langstaff, Fall 2022 Radiation Therapy Physics Adjunct Instructor,
$3,000, effective August 22, 2022. Janet Nicolas, Fall 2022 Online Business Adjunct Instructor,
$4,500, effective August 22, 2022. Kristina Tebay, Registered Nursing (RN) Instructor,
$63,951.43 (200 day contract prorated to 189 days), effective August 30, 2022. Jesse
Belschner, Fall 2022 Radiation Therapy Physics Adjunct Instructor, $1,500, effective August 22,
2022. Terrance Harms, Fall 2022 Radiation Therapy Physics Adjunct Instructor, $1,500,
effective August 22, 2022. Motion carried.
The following bid was received for the on-site sports package for Mitchell High School:
Schoenfelder Construction, Mitchell, SD, $898,800.
Motion #355182
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Flood to reject this bid as the bid came in over the budget
amounts set for this project. The project will be sent back to the Design committee to address
track & athletic needs this spring. Motion carried.
Motion #355183
Discussion was held on the K-12 District goals for the 2022-2023 school year. There are goals
that board members would like to see added going forward. Motion by Christiansen, seconded
by Flood to approve the District goals. It was noted that this is an on-going process and there
can be modifications to these goals at any time. Motion carried.
Motion #355184
Motion by Ruml, seconded by Flood to approve on first reading language changes to School
Board policies 220, Regular meetings by moving start time from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM and Policy
228, Public Participation at Board meetings by adding language stating that the length of public
commentary shall not exceed 30 minutes, unless extended by the board president or majority
vote of the board. Discussion ensued on policy 228.
Motion #355185
After discussion ended, motion by Christiansen, seconded by Aslesen to change the language in
policy by eliminating the 30 minute maximum for public commentary and to limit speakers
from five (5) minutes down to three (3) minutes. This motion was then passed 5-0.
Then the original motion by Ruml was then passed 5-0.
School Board members reported on the meetings they had attended since the last meeting.
During the Superintendent’s report, Dr. Graves indicated that due to October 10th being Native
American Day and no school, that the School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday October
11th. Also, Dr. Graves gave a summary report for the HS Building project. At this time, the
total cost of the entire project is at 59.8 million. Bids will go out around Thanksgiving time with
bids due back around the first of the year.
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During public commentary, members of the community spoke about the Social Studies
standards, High School project, concerns about the local work force program in the community
and Critical Race Theory.
The Board then took a tour of LBW Elementary.
Motion #355186
Motion by Flood, seconded by Christiansen to adjourn the school board meeting at 6:20 PM.
Motion carried.
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Cash Balance as of August 31, 2022
Beginning Balance, $22,536,022
General Fund Balance $8,631,760 Capital Outlay Balance $5,334,813, Special Education
Balance $1,355,723, Mitchell Tech Balance $4,079,624, Food Service Balance $1,361,548,
Driver’s Ed Balance $28,572, T/A Balance $1,980,968, James Valley Coop Balance $5,212,
Capital Projects Fund Balance ($242,198)
Total Revenue, $4,250,831
General Fund $1,600,759, Capital Outlay $18,161, Special Education $402,924, Mitchell Tech
$1,358,574, Food Service $110,435, Driver’s Ed $-0-, T/A $759,978, James Valley Coop $-0-,
Capital Projects Fund $-0-
Total Expenditures, $4,483,963
General Fund $1,418,144, Capital Outlay $828,930, Special Education $215,182, Mitchell Tech
$1,393,180, Food Service $48,617, Driver’s Ed $13,797, T/A $382,770, James Valley Coop
$41,637, Capital Projects Fund $141,706.
Ending Balance, $22,302,890
General Fund $8,814,375, Capital Outlay $4,524,044, Special Education $1,543,465, Mitchell
Tech $4,045,018, Food Service $1,423,365, Driver’s Ed $14,775, T/A $2,358,176, James Valley
Coop $(36,425), Capital Projects Fund $(383,904)
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Mitchell School District Board Report-10009 Page: 1
10/06/2022 12:08 Pm October 10, 2022 Board Bills Forum User Id: Dmo
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 10 General Fund
Abbott House Inc July Tuition 31,815.34
Abe Of Mitchell Llc Painting 1,551.14
Achor, Luke Soccer Official 192.96
Al's Engraving Signs 9.90
Andal, Scott Fb Official 80.00
Arbor Scientific Classroom Supplies 248.46
Arctic Refrigeration, Inc. Equipment Repairs 97.96
Automatic Building Controls Fire Alarm Inspection,Parts 3,201.02
Baltzer, Tim Soccer Official 428.56
Big E Auto Service Vehicle Service 1,630.88
Borch's Sporting Goods Inc Athletic Supplies 66.00
Brad's Instrument Repair Instrument Maintenance 1,981.60
Cain Lambert, Jodie Announcer 200.00
Ccasd Registration 55.00
Cengage Learning Classroom Supplies 1,554.00
Century Link Telephone 76.32
Churchill Manolis Freeman Annual Meeting 150.00
City Of Mitchell Landfill Fees 77.28
Ck Bicycles & Locks Llc Service Calls,Key Blanks 83.00
Cole Papers Inc O/M Supplies 126.29
Conroy, Beth Vb Official 90.00
County Fair, Inc Food Suppllies 2,213.07
Custom Plus Collision Ctr Llc Fb Helmet Painting 144.00
Dakota Pro Striping Llc Stripping/Pac, Lbw 2,755.11
Daylight Donuts & Coffee Baked Goods 55.10
De Witt, Todd Archery Supplies,Maintenance 498.38
Decker Equipment O/M Supplies 501.11
Direct Digital Controls Inc Service Call/Lbw 2,475.00
Dockendorf, Pat Vb Official 260.00
Dozark, Kristopher Fb Official 178.64
Ed's Pet World Program Supplies 13.98
Ellingson, Donna Books/Dr. Childs 105.36
Farmers Alliance Fuel 513.04
First Nat'l Bank Omaha Travel,Program Expenses 5,372.84
Foreman Student Transportation 72,536.64
Fuerst, Tammy Book 29.81
Garton, Dave Fb Official 110.00
Garton, Ron Fb Official 30.00
Gerlach, Tarilynn Summer Reading Program Supplies 178.35
Giblin, Scott Fb Official 200.00
Glenn, Megan Soccer Official 134.84
Grabenstein, Heather Tag Holders 18.09
Grainger O/M Supplies 75.60
Hajek, Jamie Fb Official 60.00
Hanson Co Auditor Election Expenses 618.51
Hill, Ron Fb Official 240.00
Hillyard/Sioux Falls Custodial Supplies 319.81
Hoffman, Denise Curriculum Teaching Conference 830.74
Huber, Lloyd Piano Tuning 245.00
Huntimer, Nick Vb Official 121.08
Huska, Kaitlyn Classroom Supplies 53.35
Interstate All Battery Center Batteries 38.80
James Valley Landscape Grounds Supplies 328.38
Jerke, Jennifer Membership 80.00
Johnson Controls Service Calls/Ms 7,045.43
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 1,754.55
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Keller, Terry Fb Official 178.64
Krier, Lori Vb Official 323.76
Krohmer Plumbing Service Call 280.42
Kurita America Inc O/M Supplies 3,917.07
Learning A-Z Online Subscription 592.00
Lifequest Shredding 56.60
Lightspeed Technologies Inc Batteries 49.00
M F A S C O Program Supplies 134.88
Macgill & Co Nurses' Supplies 656.82
Mc Cardle, Charle Fb Official 60.00
Mc Inroy, Dawn Vb Official 327.96
Mcginnis, Karmin Membership 80.00
Mcleods Office Supply Printed Material & Supplies 505.85
Mcquillan, Sean Program Supplies, Course Fee 35.00
Mega Wash Vehicle Washes 17.00
Menards O/M,Program Supplies 4,931.39
Meyerink, Jeff Golf Expenses 19.26
Meyers, Joanna Membership 80.00
Mikkelsen, Jeremy Fb Official 178.64
Miller, Cheryl Bookwidgets 147.00
Mitchell Chamber Of Commerce Annual Membership 686.00
Mitchell Concrete Inc Gravel 2,134.00
Mitchell Iron & Supply Inc O/M Supplies,Repairs 143.72
Moore, Clayton Fb Official 60.00
Mueller, Kelli Vb Official 325.00
Muth Electric Inc Electrical Supplies, Service 11,208.27
Nasco Classroom Supplies 26.75
Nebraska Air Filter Inc Air Filters 1,269.22
Neugebauer, Sandy Vb Official 90.00
Nike Heartland Training Cc Entry Fee 200.00
Odp Business Solutions Program Supplies 302.34
Office Advantage, The Staples 169.98
Olson, Julie Vb Official 165.00
Ortman, Julie Vb Official 116.64
Osterloo, Nancy Subscription 62.84
Paulson Air Service Call/Gbr 1,064.81
Performance Foodservice Food Supplies 11,159.71
Pioneer Field Paint 1,783.60
Popplers Music Store Music Supplies 587.40
Premier Pest Control Pest Control 675.00
Pump, Matt Soccer Official 212.96
Region 3 Principals Membership Dues 100.00
Riverside Technologies Managed Services 205.00
Runnings Supply, Inc. O&M/Program Supplies 2,633.50
Saunders, Nancy Soccer Official 149.16
Schade, Nick Soccer Official 489.12
Schmitt Music Music 90.93
Schoenfelder, Steve Fb Official 60.00
Scholastic Magazines Subscriptions 93.94
School Specialty Llc Classroom Supplies 12.32
Scoular, Blair Soccer Official 274.28
Sd Fccla Leadership Conference 150.00
Sime, Brett Scoring/Golf 50.00
Snedeker, Carla Vb Official 180.00
Snyder, Patrick Fb Official 178.64
Soulek, Dylan Fb Official 60.00
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Stanley Convergent Security Security System 1,276.56
Stevens, David Fb Official 105.00
Sturgis Lodge & Suites Lodging 1,812.30
Sun Gold Sports Llc Program Supplies 821.25
Teacher's Discovery Subscriptions 100.00
Tessier's Inc Service Call/Mctea 1,605.97
Thompson, Laurie Vb Official 139.56
Total Fire Protection O/M Supplies 50.56
Triotel Communications Inc Telephone/Colonies 122.93
Uno Music % Dr Pete Madsen Registration, Tickets 350.00
Vander Wilt, Dina Subscription 62.84
Vatter-Miller, Melissa Theatre Supplies 587.61
Vern Eide Ford Key Fob 126.50
Vis, Janelle Vb Official 154.68
Vowac Publishing Co Classroom Materials 550.00
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 1,662.11
Waddell, Melissa Vb Official 80.00
Walmart Program Supplies 1,005.56
Way, Diane Course Fee 35.00
Young, Louis Fb Official 251.00
Fund Number 10 204,491.17
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 21 Capital Outlay
Capstone Pebble Go Renewal 6,836.40
Interstate Glass & Door Windows/Lbw 25,544.00
Learning W/O Tears Curriculum Supplies 7,412.92
Mauer, Clif Library Shelving/Long 4,623.70
Midwest Boiler Repair Boiler Tube Replacement/Ms 47,000.00
Midwest Playscapes Inc Playground Equipment/Lbw 2,891.52
Muth Electric Inc Ms Office Renovation 5,900.00
Pioneer Striper 15,590.74
Popplers Music Store Musical Instruments 819.23
Riverside Technologies Software Support 2,299.00
S G Consulting Inc Software License 1,375.00
Senor Wooly Subscriptions 150.00
Xerox Financial Services Copiers Lease Pymt. 1,045.96
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 22 Special Education
Abbott House Inc July Tuition 900.00
Barton Reading & Spelling Program Supplies 69.95
Career Connections Tuition 128.88
Division Of Rehab Services Pact Grant Match 32.08
Feiner Supply Classroom Supplies 86.90
Isi Llc Interpreter Services 1,662.60
Sped Recipient Parent Mileage 110.40
Larson, Karin Professional Services 3,837.50
Life Quest R Flowers August 1,200.00
Macgill & Co Nurses' Supplies 149.00
News2you, Llc Subscription 219.65
Palace Transit Student Transportation 10,330.44
Scanning Pens Reader 297.00
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 23 Post Secondary
44 Interactive, Inc. Advertising 12,155.00
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding - Equipment Setup 1,139.80
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Abe Of Mitchell Llc Paint Leadership Room 102.04
Aia Corporation Beanie Cap, Stadium Cups 4,096.74
Al's Engraving Name Badge - Donna Peterson 2,513.40
Aacc Annual Dues Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 2,400.00
Aramark Rugs - Campus Store 70.71
Automatic Building Controls Cellular Monitoring Fire Alarm 2,400.00
Avera Occupational Med Drug Test / Screening 65.00
Avera Queen Of Peace Mlt - Lab Supplies 1,085.29
Aw Dynamoter Inc Ag Operators Manual 28.16
Basin Electric Power Coop Monthly – Lease,Materials 4,995.49
Bhsu-Sdsmg Sd Stock Market Game Team Fee 90.00
Bierschbach Equipment Boom Lift Repairs/ Annual Inspect. 1,280.31
Big E Auto Service Mti 57 - 2017 Buick Refal 381.57
Border States Electric Fiber Project 285.52
Buhl's Drycleaning Culinary Linens 174.00
Butler Machinery Co. Air Filter, Nozzle 785.48
Cambria Suites Rapid City Clinical Visit - Barb Wright 716.00
Carquest Auto Parts Core Return 102.64
Cash-Wa Distributing Culinary Supplies 307.10
Catyc Membership 125.00
Cimpl's Llc Repro Class Uterus 280.00
Ck Bicycles & Locks Llc Key 4.00
Colleveavenue Loan Refund 1,277.00
Commercial Interior Decor Inc Surface Treatment 329.00
Concordance Health Solutions Med Assist - Strips, Needle Exlipse 289.97
County Fair, Inc Supplies 817.37
Crazy Lady Consuling, Llc Additional Work Above Contract 4,520.00
Daily Republic Advertising 275.00
Dakota Wesleyan Univiersity Dwu/Mti Rodeo Advertising 205.00
Darrington Water Conditioning Salt 21.10
Davison County Fairgrounds Career Expo Rental Fee 550.00
Davison Co Register Deeds Exempt Entity License Plate Fee 3.00
Davison Rural Water Water Usage 98.32
Department Of Social Services Etc Scholarship Return 5,500.00
Ditch Witch Undercon Tool Carrier Repairs 897.03
Division Of Motor Vehicles Jd Gator Plate & Title Fee 21.20
Domino's/Mitchell Admissions - Wagner 441.42
Doug's Custom Paint And Body 2016 Buick Regal 6,186.96
Dusterhoft, Lyndsey Rad Therapy Book 75.00
Echo Group Inc Ecm - Mbk Socket 1,080.89
Experian Credit Bureau Services - August 22.00
Farmer, Renee Rad Therapy Textbook 50.00
Farmers Alliance Tire Repair 985.62
Golden West Technologies Inc Tele Answering Services 25.00
Grainger Wall Pack Led 4,019.80
Harve's Pro Prints Powerline Instructor Embroider 27.00
Harvey, Rebecca September Slpa Labs 59.22
Hesc - Ed Financial Return Loan - Gage Carter 2,722.13
Hi Media Advertising 1,667.00
Hillyard/Sioux Falls Custodial Supplies 87.60
Imv Imaging Refurbished Bat E3 448.00
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Innovative Nonprofit Llc Consulting Services 9,875.00
Innovative Office Solutions Rodeo Sweatshirts 2,176.99
James Valley Landscape Sprinkler Repairs 383.46
Jenzabar Communications Management Plus 16,800.00
Jimmy Johns - 2399 Leadership Lunch 162.34
Johnson Controls Replace Motor 5,479.48
Johnstone Supply Cap Valve 1,387.45
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 1,942.24
Kulm, Heather Huron, Watertown, Mobridge Travel 47.00
Lamar Companies Advertising 725.00
Larry's I-90 Service Tires 892.01
Make It Mine Design Leadership Sign Update 3,359.00
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc White Marker 2,965.44
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Tryptic Soy Broth 2,035.07
Mea Energy Association Electric Library Annual License 10,280.00
Mega Wash Cdl Bay Rental 47.00
Menards O/M Supplies 2,321.58
Mettler Implement Inc Fuel Pump Assembly 221.49
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 911.00
Mitchell Baseball Association Quarter Page Advertising 150.00
Mitchell Chamber Of Commerce Annual Chamber Membership 380.00
Mitchell Concrete Inc Powerline - 3/4" Rock 385.80
Mitchell School District Scoreboard Sponsor, Kernal Pride 2,500.00
Mitchell Tech Foundation Fy 22 & Fy 23 Muth Endowment 200,000.00
Mitchell United Way Day Of Caring Team Sponsor 2022 250.00
Motor Market, The Advertising 650.00
Muth Electric Inc Repaired Tripping Gfci 4,035.86
Nedved Media Advertising 778.54
New Chef Fashion Inc Uniforms 293.38
Niche.Com, Inc Reach Package 9.2022-8.2023 13,114.00
Northern Truck Equip Corp Tether Cable 269.12
Nursetim, Inc Nti Annual Subscriptions 599.00
O'reilly Auto Parts Puller 144.13
Office Advantage, The Printing Contract 871.57
Otis Elevator Company Maintenance Service 748.08
Petrik Sanitation Cardboard Service 120.00
Ponderosa Rentals Storage Unit Rent - September 160.00
Premier Pest Control Pest Control 675.00
Proctorfree, Inc. Hosting Fee Monthly/Proctored Exams 315.00
Productivity Inc Ballscrew Cover 2,503.25
Prostrollo Motor Sales Fbm Impala Oil Change, Repairs 671.39
Qualified Presort Service Llc Postage 5,109.97
Quotient Biodiagnostics Cells 234.08
Repenning, Lori Annual Facility Usage Agreement 1,500.00
Rihanek, Dacey Refund Check 400.00
Riverside Technologies Adbc Dock Station, Monitors 994.00
Runnings Supply, Inc. Program, O/M Supplies 2,679.54
Saga Communications Sd Advertising 561.00
Sallie Mae Disbursement Returns Return Loan 3,750.00
Scott Supply Co Inc Hitch Pin 458.22
Sd Electrical Commission Ecm Apprentice Applications 780.00
Sd Electrical Council 2023 Membership Applications 745.00
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Sherwin Williams Building & Grounds Paint 101.57
Shi International Corp Microsoft Renewal 29,300.02
Sign Pro Precision Ag Uniforms 183.20
Sisson Printing Inc Foundation Publication 9,009.54
Smith, Lynne Candy For Career Expo 29.97
Smith, Marla Sdbote Institutional Effect Task 43.00
Snap-On Industrial Powersports Tools 15,803.33
Softchalk Llc Software For Faculty Activities 684.60
South Dakota Board Tech Ed Wiche Membership Dues 640.00
Sd Community Foundation Return Scholarship 886.00
South Dakota Safety Council Basic Rider Motorcycle Course Fees 750.00
Spirit Products Ltd Padfolio 570.00
Sun Gold Sports Llc Student Ambassador Jackets 2,968.00
Swett, Amya Chadron College Fair 153.00
Town And Country Advertising Highmore Herald Veterans Day Promo 79.00
Trajecsys Corporation Rad Tech Reporting System 3,600.00
Unisa, Inc. Payment Center/Perkins Loan 426.10
United Laboratories Vanilla Blast 761.21
Us Bank St Paul Interest Payment - Wind Tower 47,437.50
Us Bank Operations Center September Facility Fees 508,968.00
Us Department Of Vet Affairs Va Refund 247.51
Vermeer High Plains Navigator Repairs 334.33
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 8,909.18
Walmart Program Supplies 441.20
Whiskey Creek Woodfire Grill Wifi Broadband Advisory 598.85
Wids Wids Software License Renewal 12,900.00
Wright, Barbara Clinical Visit - Rapid City 75.00
Xerox Financial Services Copiers Lease Pymt. 502.24
Yamaha Motor Corporation Flywheel Magneto Holder 275.30
Yankton Area Progressive Growth Membership Application 420.00
Fund Number 23 1,024,220.01
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 26 Mtc Enterprise Fund
Aramark Culinary Laundry 563.10
Arctic Refrigeration, Inc. Excise Tax 3.79
Bailey Metal Fabricators Inc House 109 - Fabricate Lintels 397.99
Buhl's Drycleaning Culinary Linens 75.60
Cash-Wa Distributing Culinary Supplies 13,743.37
Chesterman Company Culinary Supplies 1,453.80
County Fair, Inc Cafe Supplies 578.21
Jones Supplies Cafe Supplies 2,816.39
Maxwell Food Equipment Inc Full Size Pan Grate 2,818.79
Menards House #109 - Drill Bits, Blades 179.18
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 70.00
Mitchell Concrete Inc House 109 - Wrda 13,309.88
Mitchell Plumbing & Heating Inc House 109 - Piping, Set Floor 596.54
Drain
Northwestern Energy House 109 Opening Bill 38.45
Performance Foodservice Cafe Supplies 1,570.00
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 27 Mti - Cte Academy
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding Supplies 805.03
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Advance Auto Parts Program Supplies 27.46
First Nat'l Bank Omaha Travel,Program Expenses 198.15
Lincoln Electric Co, The Welding Supplies 312.66
Menards O/M,Program Supplies 401.43
Runnings Supply, Inc. O&M/Program Supplies 622.29
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 29 Mtc Corporate Training
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Corp Ed Industry Training 16.93
County Fair, Inc Corp Ed - Esd Meeting 414.62
Elo Prof Llc Corp Ed Qbo Fees 75.00
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 327.93
Peterson, Travis Corp Ed Training Reimbursement 30.00
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 39.23
Fund Number 29 935.87
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 41 Capital Projects-New Senior
High School
Geotek Engineering Inc Soil Exploration 9,650.00
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 51 Food Service
Adventures In Advertising Corp Program Supplies 806.63
Chesterman Company Food Supplies 2,581.00
East Side Jersey Dairy Inc Food Supplies 9,968.31
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 409.95
Nettinga, Lori Meal $ Refund 145.25
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 1,249.60
Performance Foodservice Food Supplies 66,306.20
Runnings Supply, Inc. Food Supplies 4,412.43
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 52 Mtc Campus Store Fund
Akademos, Inc. Books 148,574.37
Ascendant Electronic Controls 379.17
Blue 84, Div Of Lakeshirts Spirit Wear 1,897.90
Branded Custom Sportswear Inc Campus Store Spirit Items 5,236.50
Buckingham Mfg. Tools - D Rothacker 164,879.92
Dell Marketing L P Student Laptops 5,895.00
Elenco Electronics Supplies For Resale - Solder 352.50
Harve's Pro Prints Powerline Shirt Embroidered 4,320.00
Johnstone Supply Tools 1,008.69
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc Fat Max Tapea 37,500.58
Mercer Tool Corp Culinary Chef Cutlery Set 9,523.85
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 231.85
Sign Pro Diesel Power Embroidery 2,769.64
Snap-On Industrial Tools 55,889.66
Sun Gold Sports Llc Spirit Wear 6,084.00
United Parcel Service Freight 194.31
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 53 Mtc Farm Resale
Agrisompo North America Crop Insurance 2,371.00
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Personnel Items/Regular Board Meeting– October 11, 2022
A. New Classified Hire:
Blake Biggerstaff- Maintenance 8hrs. per day
Compensation- $17.00/hr.
Effective- September 20, 2022
Maddie Morgan- Paraeducator @ GBR

Compensation- $13.75/hr. 7hrs. daily
B. New Certified Hires:

Tammy Fuerst- PSI Intervention
Compensation- $26,500.00
Effective- October 1, 2022
C. Resignation:
Angela Thompson- Paraeducator @ GBR
D. Transfer:
Maurice Zoss- Custodial @ MMS to Custodial/Maintenance
E. MTC Hires:
Seth Hastings – Custodian/Maintenance
Compensation – $18 / hour
Effective – September 20, 2022
Parker DeLong – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Nathan Hargreaves – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Logan Miller – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Weston Watson – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

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October 11, 2022
Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Declare Surplus Property
From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools
Nature of action requested:

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Description of the item (including nature of the problem, program covered, impact, board
action desired, etc.)
The Mitchell School District, K-12, has a number of items I would like to surplus and put up
for sale at this time. I am asking the Board, therefore, to declare the following items surplus:
1. Club Car Golf Cart with Gasoline Motor. White. Non-working. (Maintenance Shop)
2. Columbia Golf Cart, Electric. Green. Non-working. (Maintenance Shop)
3. Garden Shed in rough but repairable condition. (Maintenance Shop)
4. 32” RCA Television (MMS)
5. 3M Overhead Projector (MMS)
6. 2 Office Chairs (MMS)
7. 10 Metal File Cabinets (MHS and MMS)
8. 1 Trapezoid Table (GBR)
9. 4 Plastic Chairs (GBR)
10. 2 15” Televisions (MHS)
11. 1 21” Television (MHS)
12. 3 12” Chalkboards, Green (MHS)
13. 1 Bionette Mach III Environmental Chamber (MHS)
14. 3 Microwaves (MHS)
15. 1 Paper Shredder, Non-Working (MHS)
16. 1 Wooden Podium (MHS)
17. 3 Elementary Art Easels (MHS)
18. 3 Magazine Racks (MHS)
19. 1 Display Cabinet (MHS)
20. 1 Narrow Wooden Table (MHS)
21. 1 Set Wooden Coat Racks, Elementary (MHS)
22. 1 2-Pot Bunn Coffeemaker (MHS)
23. 1 Bench (MHS)
24. 4 Rectangular Lunch Tables, No Seats (MHS)
25. 1 Popcorn Maker (MHS)
26. 1 Sony DVD Player (MHS)
27. 1 Sony VCR Player (MHS)
28. 1 Tabletop Electronic Calculator (MHS)
29. 1 Laminator (Brand USI), Non-Working (MHS)
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All items may be seen at the locations indicated, by appointment. All items will be offered for
sale on the district website, through a sealed bid process.
Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:
Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools
I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:
Name: Joseph Graves, Superintendent Date: 10.11.2022
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October 11, 2022
Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Revise Board Policies 220 and 228 on Second Reading

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
At the request of members, I have prepared possible changes to board policies 220 (Regular
Meetings) and 228 (Public Participation at Board meetings).
The revision to 220 would be simply to change the regular meeting time from 5 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. Thus, the policy you reviewed at the September board meeting is unchanged.
The revision to 228 would be changing the time limit for an (initial) speaker from 5 minutes to
3 minutes. Everything else would remain the same as the existing policy. Though there is no
change to the policy as written, part of this change is the move of the public commentary
item from the end of the agenda to the beginning. Since the policy does not currently state
where in the agenda public commentary occurs, moving it to a different spot requires just
making that request of the board president or superintendent. In this way, the Board can
move public commentary to the beginning of the agenda for now and move it to another
location later if experience recommends. It would be my understanding that once the
revision to 288 is approved on second reading, the agenda would include public commentary
at the start of the agenda at the next board meeting, i.e. in November.
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Mitchell School District 17-2
POLICY
Category Approval
Adopted Revised
Series 200: Foundations and 8/8/88, 1/22/90, 11/27/00,
Basic Commitments 7/19/88
8/12/03, 6/27/11, 6/22/15
Reviewed
8/13/07, 6/10/19
REGULAR MEETINGS MSD 220

The Board shall hold regular meetings in the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy. Room
110, 5:30 p.m., on the second Monday of each month, except in April, May, June, and August when two
meetings shall be held, on the second and fourth Mondays, and except in cases which the Board has
communicated a change in date, place, or time of the meetings to the public. Public notice of regular
board meetings shall be given by posting the prepared agenda in the business office at least twenty-four
hours prior to the meetings.
If the number of persons in attendance at a Board meeting is such that the Board President determines
the space in the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy is inadequate the meeting will be
moved to another location, if feasible.
The Board shall reserve at every regularly scheduled official meeting a period for public
comment/commentary, limited at the Board’s discretion, but not so limited as to provide for no public
comment.
Legal Ref.: SDCL 1-25-1, 1-25-1.2, 13-8-10
The 11/27/00 revision added the agenda posting requirement.

The 8/12/03 revision added the statement on one board meeting in December and July, to bring policy in accord with actual practice.
The 4/25/11 revision reduced the number of regular meetings from 22 to 16 per year, as a cost cutting measure.
The 1/13/20 revision added the requirement for public commentary.
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Mitchell School District 17-2
POLICY
Category Approval
Adopted Revised
Series 200: Foundations and 1/12/82, 11/27/00,
Basic Commitments 12/12/78
8/12/03, 8/13/07
Reviewed
6/27/11, 6/22/15, 6/10/19
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS MSD 228

The Board welcomes citizens of the district to attend its sessions so they may become better acquainted with the
operation and programs of the school district.
In order to assure citizens access to the Board and, at the same time, allow the Board to conduct its meetings properly
and efficiently, the following procedures and policies have been adopted:
1. Any individual who desires to speak about an item on the agenda is asked to present the
"request to speak" to the Superintendent, the Business Manager, or the Board President. The request may
be communicated orally or in writing prior to the meeting or by a raised hand during the meeting. The
President reserves the right to refuse permission to speak, unless over-ruled by majority vote of the Board.
2. Persons who wish to speak about an item that is not on the agenda are asked to present such request to the
Superintendent or the Board President prior to the beginning of the meeting. Persons who present such a
request may be allowed to speak about the topic before the meeting is adjourned; however, no response will
be made by the Board or Superintendent without further study of the issue presented.
3. Citizens who desire Board action on an item not on the agenda shall submit the item in writing to the
Superintendent's office at least seven (7) days prior to the next regular meeting of the Board, at which they
wish for the item to be considered.
4. Presentations should be as brief as possible. Unless an extension of time is granted, a speaker shall be
limited to three (3) minutes. Subsequent speakers on the same topic shall be limited to two (2) minutes.
5. An Agenda item entitled ‘Public Commentary’ shall be included at all regular board meetings. The Board
President shall introduce this item with the following words: “This item is included on the agenda to provide
the public opportunity to address the board on topics which are not a part of the board agenda. Any topic or
issue presented will not receive action at the meeting by the Board, but will be given further study. Please
also note that individuals who have concerns about district employees or who wish to discuss individual
students should do so through other processes, such as the complaint procedure. Such issues cannot be
addressed in open session. Any person wishing to offer input on items that are included on the board agenda
are encouraged to do so either at this time or immediately preceding the Board discussion on that item.
These items will usually receive board action”.
The Board vests in its President, or other presiding officer, the authority to terminate the
remarks of any individual when they do not adhere to the rules established above.
Code Reference:
The 11/27/00 revision clarified deadline under #3.

The 8/12/03 revision added #5 regarding Public Commentary.
The 8/13/07 revision added statement excluding concerns about employees and students as appropriate topics of public commentary.
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October 11, 2022
Agenda Item
Subject: Board President Appointment of Delegate to ASBSD Delegate Assembly

Board Action
Scheduled report
Board President Appointment X
The ASBSD Delegate Assembly will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 in Pierre at 1
p.m. in the Ramkota Conference Center. At this meeting, the ASBSD will establish its
legislative priorities for the coming legislative session. I am asking that the Board appoint,
schedules permitting, a delegate from the Mitchell School Board to the assembly.
Additionally, I am including, immediately following this cover sheet, the resolutions and
standing positions to be voted on at the delegate assembly so that board members may
provide input to our delegate on those, if they so choose.
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2023 ASBSD Legislative Resolutions
(Revised 8/3/22)
Overview
ASBSD Resolutions are policy statements adopted by the ASBSD membership that guide your
Association’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. A subcommittee of the ASBSD Board of
Directors – called the ASBSD Policy and Resolutions Committee – develops draft policy statements for
consideration by the full membership at the ASBSD Delegate Assembly.
A. Achievement and Equity
1. STATE FUNDED PRESCHOOL
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports state funding of public voluntary preschool education programs so long as it does not
jeopardize or repurpose current funding of public K-12 education.
RATIONALE
State funding for voluntary pre-school programs, consistent with the SD Early Learning Guidelines, would
be a welcome addition to the public K-12 funding model. However, that funding would need to be a
supplement to the current funding model, not utilized to supplant it, in any way. Any adjustment to the
current funding model, which did not add new money to the model, would jeopardize academic
opportunities currently in place in public school districts.
ADOPTED: 2017
REVISED: 2019
2. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports compulsory school attendance to age 18 or until a student graduates or earns their GED.
ASBSD also understands to accomplish this goal cooperative funding and support for at-risk youth must be
provided to the districts.
RATIONALE
In today’s global economy, every South Dakota student deserves the lasting benefits of a high school
diploma. Maintaining compulsory attendance age until 18 will make public school policy mirror BIE policy,
minimizing the potential for students to transfer to public school in order to drop-out of high school.
ADOPTED: 2008
REVISED: 2019
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3. SOUTH DAKOTA ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

AND STATE ASSESSMENT EXAMS (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports South Dakota academic content standards, with sufficient financial resources and
professional development for school staff, to facilitate implementation of the standards and graduation
requirements as well as the full participation of students in and state assessment exams. assuming sufficient
financial resources and professional development opportunities are available to public schools and staff
members to ensure all students can achieve the benchmarks set for each segment.
RATIONALE
South Dakota academic content standards and graduation requirements serve as expectations for what
students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade level and upon graduation. The review,
revision, development, and feedback process involves stakeholders throughout the state of South Dakota
and is an ongoing and critical component to ensure South Dakota students in every classroom receive
current and relevant learning experiences. The goal is that all students continue their education, ultimately
becoming career and life ready.
ADOPTED: 2010
REVISED: 2022
4. SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION (PROPOSED DELETION)
Reason for Deletion: Resolution is covered by C6: Maintaining the State Aid Inflation Factor and does not
apply to the Achievement & Equity section of the resolutions.
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports continued commitment by the legislature to enhance the ability to attract, recruit and
retain quality personnel in South Dakota public schools.
RATIONALE
To ensure public schools can recruit and retain quality employees, the state must maintain a long-term
financial commitment to our schools in order to provide competitive salaries for their school employees.
ADOPTED: 2013
REVISED: 2022
5. ADDITIONAL STATE TESTING REQUIREMENTS (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
Beyond what is already required in state and federal law, ASBSD opposes legislation that would exempt any
student in a public, private or homeschool from state assessments.
RATIONALE
Should an additional testing requirement be deemed reasonable and necessary by the South Dakota
Department of Education, ASBSD believes all students should be included in the requirement testing
required by the South Dakota Department of Education. All groups of students, whether in public, private or
homeschool education programs, should be required to demonstrate knowledge at a similar level to that of
their peers residing in a different educational path.
ADOPTED: 2019
REVISED: 2022
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6. CONTENT STANDARDS & CURRICULUM ADOPTION (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the authority within current state statute of the South Dakota State Board of
Education Standards to adopt content standards for accredited school districts and of the local school
board to implement curriculum within the content standards that is best suited for their local school
district without additional statutory intrusion that dictates what each board must adhere to.
RATIONALE
The South Dakota State Board Education Standards and lLocal school boards across the state are best
suited to make decisions regarding what content, courses and instruction materials are curriculum is best
for their K-12 students of South Dakota. New laws dictating what content, courses and instruction
materials curriculum in the public schools of South Dakota can or cannot utilize would be a hinderance to
the state and local boards, who are the knowledgeable decision makers in these areas, and potentially
limit the education of students.
ADOPTED: 2021
REVISED: 2022
7. CONTENT STANDARDS (PROPOSED ADOPTION)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports changes to the state statute governing content standards revision cycle that standards
only be reviewed and revised at the request of the State Board of Education Standards.
RATIONALE
The South Dakota State Board of Education Standards is best suited to decide which content standards
need to be reviewed and when a revision to them is necessary. BOE should independently make the
determination of which content standards should be reviewed and when that should take place, task the
Department of Education to conduct the review with collaboration from South Dakota educators and
other appropriate professionals and then follow the public hearing process before making their decision
on final approval of the proposed content standards.
ADOPTED: 2022
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B. Local Governance
1. STUDENTS RECEIVING HOME SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOLLOWING

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES AND RULES (PROPOSED
AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports all local school district eligibility requirements, policies and rules related to student
participation in extracurricular, co-curricular and all other school sponsored activities be obeyed by
homeschool students planning to participate.
RATIONALE
Senate Bill 177, which was passed during the 2021 legislative session, removed the local school board’s
decision making on the participation eligibility of homeschool students in local activities. The bill statute does
require a homeschool student participating in public school district activities be held to the same local training
rules. ASBSD believes all students, regardless of path of education, participating in an activity be held to the
same standard and follow all protocols.
ADOPTED: 2008
REVISED: 2022
2. SCHOOL FINANCES
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports local governance in the management of district funds.
RATIONALE
Control of school finances should rest with the local public school board within the district.
ADOPTED: 2009
REVISED: 2012
3. CHARTER SCHOOLS OR OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes legislation that creates charter schools or a similar school system that would require the
use of any state or federal funds in order to operate.
RATIONALE
Any legislation that has the potential to introduce charter schools or similar school systems and could take
funding from public schools, receive waivers from state standards of accreditation and teacher
certification, be selective in the students who may enroll, and be detrimental to local public school districts,
should be opposed.
ADOPTED: 2012
REVISED: 2021
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B. Local Governance
4. PUBLIC FUNDING FOR NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes any law, savings account or voucher program that diverts public dollars to fund non-public
education in any manner.
RATIONALE
Legislation that diverts public dollars, in any manner, to non-public education would be detrimental to the
public education system.
ADOPTED: 2015
REVISED: 2022
5. PRIVATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes state law allowing tax credits from the insurance company premium and annuity tax or any
other private entity to fund a private school scholarship program and permits contributions to remain
anonymous.
RATIONALE
The state law allowing the diversion of public dollars to non-public schools is detrimental to the public
education system and, in the opinion of ASBSD, is unconstitutional. In addition, the scholarship program
is based on an antiquated school funding system and may result in the program no longer remaining
fiscally neutral for the state. Permitting contributions to remain anonymous places their special interests
above their tax obligation to the state and undermines transparency established in other state laws.
ASBSD supports amending SDCL 13-65 to require contributions to the scholarship fund to become public
information. ASBSD also supports amending SDCL 13-65 to require any school receiving funds under
SDCL 13-65 to follow all state requirements that public schools follow, including (but not limited to)
accepting students under the State’s Open Enrollment statutes and requiring the school to continue
educating all accepted students until tuition/scholarship dollars are no longer paid or the student is
expelled pursuant to State law.
ADOPTED: 2016
REVISED: 2021
6. SCHOOL DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS and EVENTS
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the local control by public school boards, and encourages them to seek input from
community stakeholders on matters that involve symbols and events they believe uniquely identify their
school.
RATIONALE
Public school districts are sensitive to the representation and depiction of all people through the use of
mascots, nicknames, logos or other symbols and school events. Public school boards are open to
discussion with local Native American tribes, community organizations and members on the utilization of
these symbols and maintain their local control to make determinations on usage based on these
discussions and what is best for the district, as a whole.
ADOPTED: 2016
REVISED: 2020
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B. Local Governance
7. DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY REGARDING TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION

(PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the judgment and integrity of local public school boards and school districts to act in the
best interest of all their students, school and community and show respect for all students, staff and other
individuals including transgender persons, within the parameters of existing law and the South Dakota High
School Activities Association’s former policy and procedure on participation.
RATIONALE
Public school boards, as elected leaders, are responsive and accountable to local citizens, as noted in the
2016 veto message of House Bill 1008, “can, and have, made necessary restroom and locker room
accommodations that serve the best interests of all students, regardless of biological sex or gender
identity.” Local public school boards and districts, as well as SDHSAA, have been met with these matters
previously and have prudently reached a decision that works best for all parties involved.
ADOPTED: 2016
REVISED: 2022
8. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW

RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports provisions in law that would require the South Dakota Attorney General’s office to represent
a public school district, should it face a lawsuit while complying with the state law, and indemnify the public
school district for any financial liability incurred by the district rising out of the lawsuit.
RATIONALE
Public school districts respect the letter of the law and implement statutory requirements handed down to
them by the legislature. Should a district face litigation for complying with state law, ASBSD believes a
legal and financial partnership with the State of South Dakota is necessary. There is precedent in law
related to this request as SDCL 13-67-5, 13-34-25 and 13-24-24 states the attorney general would
represent a school district at no cost should it be sued for complying with state statute related to use of
textbooks or the display of the national motto and we believe this right should be extended to all laws
requiring school district compliance with state law.
ADOPTED: 2016
REVISED: 2022
9. BEHAVIORAL and MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports additional State and Federal resources and funding for schools to support the behavioral
and mental health of students and personnel in K-12 public schools.
RATIONALE
Public schools are experiencing a growing need for support in mental health resources including, behavior
specialists and social workers, which most schools cannot afford. An increasing number of students and
personnel with behavior and mental health issues have taxed the resources available in schools. Learning
and instruction are disrupted and hindered if a student or staff member’s behavioral or mental health
problems are not addressed. Support from state and federal funds is essential to providing the resources
needed.
ADOPTED: 2018
REVISED: 2022
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B. Local Governance
10. SAFE SCHOOLS RESOURCES (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports additional State, Federal, and local resources and funding for schools to create a safe
learning environment for all students in K-12 public schools.
RATIONALE
School safety plans are continuously evolving and essential to ensuring a safe environment, thus additional
resources are needed to:
a. Dedicate more resources to community efforts to “wrap services around” students. This starts at
the district and school building level with programs that nurture students’ social and emotional
needs and growth. Through this support, communities can implement threat assessment and
help students in need of intervention;
b. Provide sustained and flexible funding for comprehensive school safety planning and
implementation. School boards may consider building improvements and school climate
programs to enhance safety which can require capital outlay funds;
c. Fund more collaborative projects between schools and local law enforcement. ASBSD believes
the best option to ensure school safety is through partnership with local law enforcement
agencies, specifically in the form of school resource officers being in schools.
ADOPTED: 2018
REVISED: 2022
11. SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING POLICY (PROPOSED DELETION)
Reason for Deletion: Resolution has been incorporated in the Student Achievement Standing Position.
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the right and responsibility of locally elected school boards to establish policy outlining the
requirements for initial training and continuing education of their school board members.
RATIONALE
Initial and continuing education of school board members is important in order to enhance their knowledge
base resulting in strong and effective leadership for the district. Initial school board member training and
continuing education is also important as it sets a good example for students, administrators, staff and
community members, and shows the local school community and the State that local school board members
are deeply committed to their public service and responsibilities.
ADOPTED: 2019
REVISED: 2022
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B. Local Governance
12. SCHOOL BOARD AND SCHOOL BOND ELECTIONS (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports legislation establishing the second Tuesday in April or June as a local government election
day which would be the date all local school boards would hold school board elections, but would not affect
a local board’s right to set a different bond election date opposes any legislative mandate which would
require public school district annual school board elections, or special elections, or both, be held on any
date other than what is determined by the local school board.
RATIONALE
Setting the local government election day on a specific day in April or June may increase awareness of
when local elections will take place each year and possibly bring more voters to the polls thus eliminating
the need for any further legislative action It is important for locally elected school boards to be able to
decide, within the parameters of state statute, the date they will hold their school board and school bond
elections, in order to maintain the non-partisan nature of these elections. School bond elections should also
be left to local control of the school board so the district can meet construction project timelines and
favorable interest rates, should the bond be passed by the local voters. Since 1939 the locally elected
school board has had the statutory authority to set the date of the annual school election and since 1981 the
locally elected school board has had the statutory authority to choose to hold a general school district
election in conjunction with a regular municipal election. School elections are a local decision and should
remain as such.
ADOPTED: 2020
REVISED: 2022
13. GOVERNANCE WHEN DEALING WITH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports school districts’ maintaining high expectations for learning and recognizes local decision
making is essential during the when dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, issues in their schools with continued
guidance provided by the South Dakota Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and the
South Dakota Department of Education.
RATIONALE
During the COVID-19 pandemic, dDecisions are best made at the local level for the students and staff in
each school district, including those dealing with the method of instruction that best meets the needs of
students and can be delivered by staff, when COVID issues arise. The local school district needs guidance
as to how to deal with issues, but does not need mandates from either the state or federal level.
ADOPTED: 2020
REVISED: 2022
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B. Local Governance
14. SCHOOL ADMISSION IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes expansion of the immunization exemptions for students for school admission beyond
what is currently permitted in state law.
RATIONALE
The current immunization exemptions for students for school admission in school law provide sufficient
personal rights and protection to families and students who fall within those criteria, as well as a safe
environment for fellow students and school staff. Expansion of these exemptions would endanger the
health of students and staff and the safe environment provided within the school.
ADOPTED: 2021
15. STATE OPERATED WEBSITE FOR NOTICES OR MEETING INFORMATION POSTING

RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports a website hosted and operated by the state of South Dakota on which local
governments could post any required notices or meeting information. in lieu of all posting
requirements in current state law,. However, local governments should strongly be encouraged to but
can continue to use local or printed media serving that locality.
RATIONALE
A state run website, replacing the current posting requirements in state law, would provide a centrally
located platform for local governments to post notices and meeting information, save public funds currently
needed to pay for posting requirements and provide South Dakota residents with an easily accessible
location to stay-up-to-date on the actions of their local government bodies.
ADOPTED: 2021
REVISED: 2022
16. SCHOOL BOARD POLICY REFERRAL (PROPOSED ADOPTION)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes legislation permitting the referral of local school board policy.
RATIONALE
Local school boards diligently develop and review school board policies, in an open forum with input
available from the public during the process, that best fit their district and ensure compliance with state and
federal law while also providing the best possible environment for student learning and safety and structure
for the many processes that go into operating a school district. Legislation permitting the referral of local
school board policy would hinder a school board’s right to govern.
ADOPTED: 2022
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B. Local Governance
17. SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM (PROPOSED
ADOPTION)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the South Dakota School Safety Program, which provides many resources and training
opportunities schools can use to keep students and staff safe.
RATIONALE
Because school safety is always a priority, the creation of the South Dakota School Safety Program through
the Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security offers school districts more resources to keep
students and staff safe with their capability to provide resources and training for schools, along with the
creation of a school safety tip line to inform administrators and law enforcement about potential harm.
ADOPTED: 2022
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C. School Finance
1. CONSISTENT SPARSITY FUNDING
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports consistent district-level funding provided by the state for sparse public school districts as
defined in SDCL 13-13-78.
RATIONALE
The state’s sparse funding has provided much needed resources to the state’s smallest and most rural
schools. However, since the funding has been instituted, the amount of funding delivered to districts has
declined and has been threatened for repeal. Given that sparsity funding amounts to more than 10 percent of
the operating budget in some rural districts, the state’s smallest most geographically isolated districts
deserve consistent state supplemental funding.
ADOPTED: 2009
REVISED: 2014
2. SCHOOL FUNDING – TWO YEAR ENROLLMENT AVERAGING
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports reinstating two-year enrollment averaging or current enrollment, whichever is larger, in
place of the fall enrollment count for the state aid formula calculation.
RATIONALE
The provision in the state aid formula that allowed for two-year averaging of school district enrollment was
eliminated. With year to year fluctuations in student enrollment, public schools depend on two-year
averaging to provide stability in their budgeting process.
ADOPTED: 2016
REVISED: 2019
3. CAPITAL OUTLAY ADJUSTMENTS
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports legislation amending the $3,400 cap on Capital Outlay funds in SDCL 3-16-7.2 and setting
the maximum limits in SDCL 13-16-7, to allow a school district to levy up to $3 per $1,000 of valuation.
RATIONALE
Since the implementation of the Capital Outlay growth caps, schools have experienced growing pressure on
the Capital Outlay fund. Amending the additional $3,400 cap on the fund and allowing school districts to levy
up to the $3 per $1,000 of valuation would help minimize the pressure.
ADOPTED: 2018
REVISED: 2020
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C. School Finance
4. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports legislation allowing a school bond to be approved by a simple majority vote.
RATIONALE
With the growth caps placed on Capital Outlay, schools are finding it increasingly difficult to fund major
Capital Outlay projects, such as facility construction. School districts need the ability to pass bonds on local
construction whereby a majority vote of the electorate is enough for it to pass. Under current law SDCL 7-
24-2 county bonds only require a simple majority, while school related bonding requires a 60 percent vote to
pass. Thus, the change would be consistent with another government subdivision requirement.
ADOPTED: 2018
5. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR HOME SCHOOL INSTRUCTION
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes legislation exempting parents or guardians who provide home school instruction from
property taxes.
RATIONALE
Exempting specific taxpayers from the need to pay for public education defeats the purpose of taxation of
the general public to provide the constitutionally mandated support for public schools. Parents and
guardians utilizing home school instruction have made a choice when it comes to exempting out of the
public school system and that choice should be respected, however, forgiving their tax obligation to fund
public education is a dangerous precedent that would lead to any government service being provided on a
use basis. Government cannot function in that model.
ADOPTED: 2018
REVISED: 2021
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C. School Finance
6. INCREASING MAINTAINING THE STATE AID INFLATION FACTOR (PROPOSED

AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports an annual increase adherence to the State Aid inflationary index factor defined in SDCL
13-13-10.1, which currently requires school districts to annually receive an increase in state aid of 3 percent
or inflation, whichever is less without a growth cap, but rather a focus on the maximum amount of state
dollars available. The Governor and the Legislature have a constitutional obligation to maintain a state
education funding system that provides for public schools to deliver a high-quality education and
competitively compensate district employees. To accomplish that, an annual increase in state aid must be
provided without a percentage limit the inflationary index should be changed to 3 percent or inflation,
whichever is greater.
RATIONALE
Appropriating funds for public schools is a constitutional requirement of South Dakota under Article 8,
section 1, and must be a state budget priority. State Aid The inflationary index factor is critical to schools in
order for them to maintain a consistent revenue source and without it an inflationary factor, schools would
not be able to withstand the inflationary increases of salaries, and operational expenses of schools and thus
not meet the standard of education expected. In addition, schools are required by state law to meet
accountability rules to maintain teacher salaries. Without State Aid the inflationary index schools could not
meet those state mandated requirements.
There is growing concern when state dollars are limited, the inflation factor is optional and the legislature is
not required to adhere to the law. Schools need State Aid the index factor and the Legislature needs to fund
it annually with maximum amount of dollars available at least an appropriate minimum index requirement.
School districts must be appropriated the maximum amount of dollars available at least the index factor to
pay for the growing needs within school districts to:
a. provide salary increases to teachers, as well as maintain salaries for all personnel, and remain
competitive in regional teacher salaries to attract and retain our best teachers.
b. meet inflationary increases in the operation of the schools;
c. maintain safety and health related services;
d. provide current technology and instructional materials.
ADOPTED: 2018
REVISED: 2022
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C. School Finance
7. ACCOUNTABILITY WAIVERS
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the waiver process option for school districts to seek relief from accountability
requirements, including, but not limited to, meeting the target teacher compensation and the general fund
reserve cash caps. In a fiscal year where school districts are not provided the statutorily required increase in
state aid, waivers from accountability requirements should be considered.
RATIONALE
There must be a balance between accountability and flexibility regarding funds for enhancing teacher
salaries and general fund cash reserves. Each school district faces unique challenges and situations and
the waiver process is an important component in guaranteeing flexible options for schools to meet the
teacher salary targets and general fund cash reserve caps.
ADOPTED: 2018
REVISED: 2021
8. PROTECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT VALUATIONS
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes legislation that would reduce any property valuations without the inclusion of a hold
harmless clause for school districts.
RATIONALE
ASBSD believes protecting property valuations to support school funding must be a priority in South Dakota.
Any legislation that significantly reduces property valuations without a hold harmless for schools would have
a drastic negative effect on school finance.
ADOPTED: 2019
9. FUNDING FOR PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

DISTRICT INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports state funding for public school districts for each homeschool student who
participates in any state sanctioned extracurricular activity or local district co-curricular activity.
RATIONALE
Senate Bill 177, which was passed during the 2021 legislative session, removed the local school board’s
decision making on the participation eligibility of homeschool students in local activities. The requirement will
increase student participation in interscholastic activities, as defined by the South Dakota High School
Activities Association, and impose an unfunded mandate for the 2021-22 school year. Public school districts
are not compensated for homeschool students not enrolled in the district and to avoid the costs associated
with an increase in student participation continuing to compound, additional state funding should be provided.
ADOPTED: 2021
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C. School Finance
10. IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TARGET TEACHER SALARY ACCOUNTABILITY

TARGETS (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the implementation of new target teacher salary accountability targets only if new,
ongoing funding, beyond the annual increase in state aid that schools receive, is provided.
RATIONALE
Public school boards support increasing teacher salaries in order to recruit and retain the quality staff
members charged with educating our students on a day-to-day basis. To increase those salaries, school
districts need a new, ongoing funding source, beyond what is provided in state aid, which is used cover not
only teacher salaries, but also administrator and other staff wages and a variety of other costs within their
budgets. Should new target teacher salary accountability targets exceeding what districts receive in state aid
be set, school boards will be unable to meet those targets or be forced into budget cuts in order to reach
them. An additional, on-going funding commitment would need to be made in order for new target teacher
salary targets to be met.
ADOPTED: 2021
REVISED: 2022
11. FUNDING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (PROPOSED ADOPTION)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports funding for schools to implement or add school resource officers.
RATIONALE
The safety of students and staff is of the utmost importance to school districts. Funding provided to schools
for a school resource officer would enhance the safety of the school environment as an additional resource
to the safety policies, procedures and plans already in place.
ADOPTED: 2022
12. FUNDING FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS

(PROPOSED ADOPTION)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports funding for public schools for Career and Technical Education (CTE) options and
opportunities within their district, and for collaborated efforts with neighboring districts.
RATIONALE
South Dakota has a need to create an expanded and educated workforce. As education needs of students
change, we need to adapt and change to create educational opportunities, which will offer resources that
help guide students down pathways of success, not just in education, but for success in their future career
goals. An expansion and creation of CTE options could provide partnership opportunities for neighboring
school districts that could offer expanded educational opportunities. ASBSD supports the state creating
grant opportunities for districts, which could be applied for by local districts to create and expand CTE
centers by matching those grant funds with local funds.
ADOPTED: 2022
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D. Taxation
1. COMMITMENT TO THE HALF PENNY SALES TAX RATIO
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports continued adherence to the original ratio of funds from the half penny sales tax established
in HB 1182 (SDCL 10-58-7) in 2016 dedicated to funding teacher salaries.
RATIONALE
ASBSD believes the State must continue the revenue distribution ratio implemented when the half-cent
sales tax was approved in order for schools to maintain funding teacher salaries at the rate required by state
mandates attached to the additional dollars and to fulfill the purpose the original statute intended.
ADOPTED: 2018
2. SCHOOL FUNDING – PARTRIDGE AMENDMENT (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes supports legislation giving the legislature the authority to decide whether or not to reduce
reducing the state’s sales tax rate by one-tenth of a percent should the revenue collected from the remote
seller’s tax – the tax collected by the state on Internet sales – exceed the previous calendar year’s revenue
collection from the tax by $20 million.
RATIONALE
Revenue collections must be suitable in order for the state to meet its financial obligations, such as
providing the statutorily required increase in state aid to education, while balancing the state budget. The
legislature, as the government stewards of the state budget, should be allowed the latitude to decide if
lowering the state’s sales tax rate is feasible based on whether or not revenue collections, as a whole, will
Tax dollars, especially sales tax dollars, are the main source of revenue for South Dakota and in order to
meet the state’s financial obligations to public education, as well as other government related entities, while
also balancing the budget, the state needs an expansive source of revenue.
ADOPTED: 2019
REVISED: 2022
3. TAX REDUCTION OR REPEAL (PROPOSED ADOPTION)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD opposes the reduction or repeal of a tax without a new source of revenue being implemented to
replace those dollars lost.
RATIONALE
Tax dollars are the main source of revenue for South Dakota and any reduction or repeal of these dollars
removes much needed funding from the state’s coffers. Any repeal or reduction of a tax must be replaced
with a new revenue source in order for the state to meet its budget obligations.
ADOPTED: 2022
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E. Personnel
1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports a local public school district’s ability to develop hiring, evaluation and compensation
policies to develop performance and market-based compensation mechanisms that support local efforts
to recruit and retain quality staff.
RATIONALE
School boards, administrators and teachers are in the best position to decide whether the school district
has the financial resources, personnel, data systems and desire to implement local policy. Districts should
have the flexibility to adopt effective hiring, evaluation and compensation policies.
ADOPTED: 2010
REVISED: 2012
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F. Unfunded Mandates
1. STATE EDUCATION MANDATES
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports legislative action to require the State to adopt a fiscal note associated with and
providing funding for all mandates placed on local public school districts.
RATIONALE
When state mandates place additional burdens on school boards, funds should be allocated to
compensate expenses incurred. Therefore, it should be the policy of the State Department of Education
to adopt fiscal notes and request funding from the legislature, prior to the passage of all mandates placed
on local public school districts.
ADOPTED: 2008
REVISED: 2017
2. FEDERAL MANDATES
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports full funding for all federal mandates.
RATIONALE
When federal policymakers enact laws intended to foster higher levels of school performance and
academic achievement, Congress must adequately fund federal mandates to avoid causing local school
boards to shift local resources to meet the demands of federal education policies.
ADOPTED: 2008
REVISED: 2016
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G. Federal Relations
1. MEDICAID SERVICE REIMBURSEMENT
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the continuation of federal Medicaid Service provided to public school K-12 for providing
health services to Medicaid-eligible students.
RATIONALE
Public schools play a key role in identifying eligible children for Medicaid, connecting children to needed
services in schools and communities. Medicaid service reimbursement funds help South Dakota public
school districts provide outreach and coordination services that ultimately helps eligible children receive
health services in a timely manner.
ADOPTED: 2008
REVISED: 2012
2. SCHOOL NUTRITION
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports flexibility in federal law for state and local food service personnel to adjust the nutrition
requirements including changes to the calorie maximum, to ensure they are providing school meals that
meet the needs of their diverse student body in their communities.
RATIONALE
A one-size-fits-all policy ties the hands of local public school lunch providers. According to recent report,
the USDA’s new regulations have led to hungrier students, wasted food, and increased costs for schools.
ADOPTED: 2010
REVISED: 2016
3. E-RATE
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports action by Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen the E-
Rate program and improve the quality and speed of Internet connectivity in our nation’s public K-12
schools.
RATIONALE
The E-rate program, officially called the Schools and Libraries Program Universal Service Fund, provides
significant discounts to schools and libraries to help them build technology infrastructure and provide
telecommunications and Internet services for students in low-income and rural areas. The program is a
vital source of funding to maintain and improve Internet connectivity in public K-12 schools. Expansion of
the federal E-rate program would improve access to technology for public K-12 schools and students.
ADOPTED: 2010
REVISED: 2012
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G. Federal Relations
4. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA)
RESOLUTION
ASBSD supports the federal education policy emphasizing the importance of local governance, providing
states with more control over education standards and strengthening support for local control in managing
school administration, budget development and related operations for public school district responsibilities.
RATIONALE
ESSA affirms state control of education standards by allowing them to set their own benchmarks for student
achievement in math and reading. In addition, ESSA reaffirms the importance of local governance as state
education standards will be up for peer review by public school board members, administrators, parents
and other groups. A local governance measure included in the bill strengthens support for local control
which will enhance the local district’s goal of consistent student achievement.
ADOPTED: 2016
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2023 ASBSD Standing Positions
Revised: 8/3/22
OVERVIEW
Standing positions are broad policy statements that reflect the core beliefs of South Dakota’s locally
elected public school board members. Standing positions provide your school board association with
general direction and guidance on a range of education policy issues.
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
School boards are encouraged to recognize and to understand the needs and strengths of all students.
School boards should provide resources that will facilitate access to a high-quality, safe, and supportive
education that prepares students for success. ASBSD urges local school boards to promote and to support
the significant benefits of learning in racially, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse settings, to commit
to equity and excellence for all students, and to support the needs of English-language learners.
Adopted: 2018
Revised: 2020
HEALTH & WELLNESS
ASBSD believes that wellness is related to staff and students well-being and their readiness to teach and
learn. A growing body of research links student wellness to positive academic results, affirming the
important role the overall wellness plays in student achievement.
Mental health is also vital to the wellbeing of all students and has become increasingly important as schools
often serve as the first line of defense in providing mental health services or counseling to students. Schools
are urged to seek additional State and Federal resources to support the mental health of their students.
ASBSD believes local public school boards should work with community stakeholders in a coordinated
approach to promote policies and practices that encourage and enable wellness, including healthy food
choices, nutrition education, personal care and hygiene and regular physical activity.
Comprehensive local policy includes multiple aspects of student/staff well-being, including drug
resistance, suicide prevention, violence prevention and all forms of bullying.
ASBSD urges local public school boards to adopt policy that promotes healthy lifestyles and student
safety, but opposes state mandates, whether funded or unfunded, which would limit the authority of local
public school districts to design appropriate wellness programs that reflect school and community
standards.
Adopted: 2008
Revised: 2021
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INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION
ASBSD believes devoting public funds to elementary and secondary education is an investment in the
social and economic future of our children, our communities, our state and our nation.
In South Dakota, public schools deliver an outstanding return on investment. The personal and
economic benefits of a quality education have a direct and dramatic impact on individuals, families and
communities. Investments in the public education system serve multiple ends, but none are more
important to the economic future of our country than ensuring every child graduates from high school
ready for the postsecondary education or the workplace.
ASBSD believes investing in elementary and secondary education leads to improved student outcomes,
particularly when investments strengthen teacher quality, improve access to high quality public K-12
programs and provide extended learning opportunities for students at-risk.
South Dakota’s Constitution prescribes the commitment to public education in Article 8, Section 1; “The
stability of a republican form of government depending on the morality and intelligence of the people, it
shall be the duty of the Legislature to establish and maintain a general and uniform system of public
schools wherein tuition shall be without charge, and equally open to all; and to adopt all suitable means
to secure to the people the advantages and opportunities of education.”
The State Aid inflationary index factor defined in SDCL 13-13-10.1 requires school districts to annually
receive an increase in state aid. This law requires an increase in the investment in public education be
made by the state each year and is the only such legal requirement amongst the state’s institutions.
Adopted: 2011
Revised: 2021
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LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Public school districts are governed by elected leaders, who are responsive and accountable to local
citizens. An informed, active citizenry is essential to our democratic and representative form of government.
Local boards, within parameters established by state law, are vested with authority to make local education
decisions. Local board members, as the elected representatives closest to the students, families and
communities in which they live, are best positioned to understand student and community needs and
identify effective solutions. A local public school board cannot delegate statutory duties and responsibilities.
State law must allow governance flexibility to ensure all school boards are positioned to meet the needs of
their community and the changing public school environment.
Public school boards are accountable to students, citizens and staff for: providing education programs;
striving for excellence; identifying needs; adopting clearly defined written policies; measuring program
success; and interpreting and disseminating information to the public; and setting the school calendar that
best fits their district.
Public school boards function best in a non-partisan, broadly representative, team-spirited manner while
putting district needs ahead of partisanship, special or personal interest – be they political, racial, religious,
geographic, economic, social, civic or any other form. The board and superintendent, along with other key
personnel, serve as a local governance leadership team that works together to effectively and efficiently
operate a public school district.
ASBSD supports the judgment and integrity of South Dakota public school board members and opposes
initiatives or legislation that impedes a school board’s ability to govern.
It is ASBSD’s expectation that school board members be fully invested in the concept of public school
education and the purpose for which public schools are created.
Adopted: 2007
Revised: 2020
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION
ASBSD believes South Dakotans must continue to work toward embracing the pride, heritage and dignity
of Native American Indian culture, fostering collaboration and establishing long-term commitments,
including consideration of the implementation of the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings or other
curriculum and coursework in South Dakota American Indian history and culture, to improving public
educational outcomes for Native American Indian students.
Adopted: 2010
Revised: 2021
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OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPARENCY
As public bodies, school boards operate in a transparent manner that promotes active civic engagement
and public discourse. Effective and efficient governance respects the public’s right to observe, respectfully
record a board meeting and petition government while operating under the legal framework of school
board, state and federal policy. Public school boards, as government entities closest to citizens, provide a
wealth of public information, including thorough financial records.
ASBSD believes it is incumbent upon each public school board member to have a working knowledge of
both open meeting laws and privacy laws.
ASBSD supports state policies and potential legislation allowing public school boards the local option to
post official minutes and public notices online.
ASBSD supports full disclosure of conflicts of interest as prescribed by law (reference SDCL 3-23-6
through 3-23-9).
Adopted: 2009
Revised: 2019
PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
ASBSD believes South Dakota’s public education system, through South Dakota’s open enrollment laws,
should does provide parents and students the choice to attend any of South Dakota’s public schools.
ASBSD supports open enrollment laws that work to promote cooperation among public school districts
that help meet the educational needs of all students and families.
ASBSD supports partnerships between schools and parents to offer diverse and multiple high quality
educational options to meet the individual needs of students.
ASBSD believes public education offers communities the best way to educate all children including
those who have disabilities and students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Adopted: 2007
Revised: 2022
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SAFE AND SECURE SCHOOLS
ASBSD believes South Dakota public school students deserve to learn in a safe and secure school
environment.
A growing body of research has linked student achievement and behavior, as well as staff morale, to
physical building conditions. Every child deserves a safe, technologically-ready school facility
designed for student learning.
ASBSD believes local public school boards are responsible for the adoption of plans to prevent and
respond to situations that threaten the safety or well-being of students and staff. School districts are
encouraged to work with a variety of state and local government agencies and to prepare effective
emergency response plans.
State and local government agencies are encouraged to inform and collaborate with school districts
to obtain and utilize appropriate resources that will enhance the safety and security of school
buildings.
ASBSD believes local public school boards, acting in compliance with federal and state law, must
have the authority to enact and implement policies and procedures that maintain safe, orderly schools
and create supportive learning cultures.
ASBSD supports current laws designed to keep convicted criminals from employment in schools and
illegal drugs and weapons away from school buildings.
ASBSD urges parents, businesses, communities and state agencies to work with local school boards
to provide safe, crime-free schools.
ASBSD recognizes the crucial role law enforcement, the juvenile justice system, social services,
court-appointed advisors, mental health providers, and the medical community play in serving
students and their families in protecting the school environment.
Adopted: 2010
Revised: 2020
SCHOOL FINANCE
South Dakota’s public school students deserve a comprehensive school finance system. School finance
decisions, whether at the local, state or federal level, should build the capacity of the public education
system to expand learning opportunities for students. Policy makers at all levels should fulfill
commitments and obligations to public schools before providing financial support to non-public schools.
ASBSD supports a school finance system that:
• Provides necessary equitable, predictable and timely funding; and

• Provides equal opportunities to all public school students while addressing South Dakota’s diverse
student needs; and
• Provides judicious funding based on relief for enrollment fluctuations; and
• Provides locally elected public school boards the authority and responsibility to prioritize and allocate
funding, within the mandates and parameters of each fund set in state statute, to best meet student
needs; and
• Provides additional funding to meet state and federal expectations.
Adopted: 2007
Revised: 2019
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SCHOOL REORGANIZATION
ASBSD believes school district reorganization, resource sharing and cooperative arrangements are in the
best interest of South Dakota’s public school students when:
• Educational outcomes, measured in expanded educational opportunities with expectations for

improved achievement, is the most important consideration; and
• Geographical issues are considered, including the amount of student travel time and allowing for
continued community participation; and
• Reorganization is voluntary – initiated at the local level by the board or citizens and approved by the
citizens of the public school district.
Adopted: 2006
Revised: 2020
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
One of a local public school board’s core responsibilities is to develop, adopt and oversee policies
focused on improving student achievement and eliminating achievement gaps between low achieving
students and students performing at or above grade level. Every student can achieve at high levels when
the state, local public school boards and communities establish high expectations and provide necessary
resources and support for students.
Today’s public school boards strive to develop instructional policy that provides for multiple paths to
knowledge that moves students to develop more critical thinking, collaborative problem solving and self -
reliance skills.
As community leaders, public school board members focus on providing programs and working
collaboratively with other agencies.
Public school administrators and teachers provide an excellent education to their students and to ensure
that remains, each should be fully certified and stay up-to-date on their continuing education credits.
Educators not certified should be working toward certification.
Initial and continuing education of school board members is also important in order to enhance their
knowledge base resulting in strong and effective leadership for the district and to set a good example for
students, administrators and staff.
Student achievement should be gauged using an accountability system based on multiple assessments
that are valid, reliable, defensible, credible and diagnostically meaningful to a variety of stakeholders.
ASBSD urges policymakers at all levels to support programs that promote high level skills such as digital
literacy, innovative thinking, and interactive communication to engage learners leading students to
succeed in today’s highly competitive, global economy.
Adopted: 2010
Revised: 2022
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TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
Technology has an essential and expanding role in our global society. Emerging information and
communication technologies will reshape how students learn and how they apply their knowledge, skills
and abilities.
ASBSD believes technology transforms public K-12 education. The infrastructure, hardware, software,
and platforms are either available or being developed that will continue to change the nature of how we
teach our children in profound and far-reaching ways.
ASBSD believes technology is a powerful, important tool for public education to be used in combination
with proven teaching and learning strategies to ensure a high-quality education.
ASBSD supports technology initiatives that are focused on improved student outcomes and that reflect
the need for ongoing support and renewal in the ever-changing technological landscape. Digital
technology using virtual learning strategies, blended learning, and other cutting edge teaching coupled
with quality training, will advance our students in the highly competitive global environment.
South Dakota’s public school systems should embrace technology as a catalyst to improve teaching and
learning. School district staff need support, through high-quality, embedded professional development, to
integrate technology into their instruction. Technology integration is a critical tool to prepare our students for
digital world that is transforming around them.
Adopted: 2012
Revised: 2019
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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Member Reports/ Commentary
From: Board Members

Board Action ☐
Scheduled report ☒
Board members will report on meetings attended since our last regular board meeting.
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Agenda Item
Subject: Superintendent’s Report
From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent
Board Action ☐
Scheduled report ☒
This time will be devoted to the Superintendent’s Office sharing information with the Board
that doesn’t require board action and may not necessarily fall into the category of a report. It
might include curricular developments, professional development possibilities, possible
legislative issues, issues that other schools, particularly those among the Large Schools Group,
are facing and other items that would be of interest to the Board and the public.
Superintendent Report
A. Presentation of Mitchell Tech Fast Facts 22-23
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Agenda Item
Subject: Public Commentary
From: General Public
Board Action ☐
Board Information ☒
Scheduled report ☐
This item is included on the agenda to provide the public an opportunity to address the board
on topics which are not a part of the board agenda. Any topic or issue presented will not
receive action at the meeting by the Board, but will be given further study. Please also note
that individuals who have concerns about district employees or who wish to discuss
individual students should do so through other processes, such as the complaint procedure.
Such issues cannot be addressed in open session.
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MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

ITEM SUMMARY/JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION

Board recognition of State Fair Art Competition Blue Ribbon Winners

II. Consent Agenda:

III. Board Consideration to Declare Surplus Property MOTION TO APPROVE

V. Board President Appointment of Delegate to ASBSD Delegate Assembly PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT

VI. Board Member Report BOARD INFORMATION

VII. Superintendent Report BOARD INFORMATION

VIII. Public Commentary BOARD INFORMATION

Subject: Board Consideration to Approve Consent Agenda

From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent

Nature of action requested from the Board:

The Board then took a tour of LBW Elementary.

Maddie Morgan- Paraeducator @ GBR

B. New Certified Hires:

Parker DeLong – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Nathan Hargreaves – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Logan Miller – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Weston Watson – 2022-23 Energy Division Student Worker

Subject: Board Consideration to Declare Surplus Property

From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools

Nature of action requested:

Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools

Name: Joseph Graves, Superintendent Date: 10.11.2022

From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools

Nature of action requested:

Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools

Name: Joseph Graves, Superintendent Date: 10.11.2022

REGULAR MEETINGS MSD 220

Legal Ref.: SDCL 1-25-1, 1-25-1.2, 13-8-10

The 11/27/00 revision added the agenda posting requirement.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS MSD 228

The 11/27/00 revision clarified deadline under #3.

Subject: Board President Appointment of Delegate to ASBSD Delegate Assembly

From: Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools

Nature of action requested:

Joseph Graves, Superintendent of Schools

Name: Joseph Graves, Superintendent Date: 10.11.2022

A. Achievement and Equity

1. STATE FUNDED PRESCHOOL

2. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

3. SOUTH DAKOTA ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4. SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION (PROPOSED DELETION)

5. ADDITIONAL STATE TESTING REQUIREMENTS (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)

6. CONTENT STANDARDS & CURRICULUM ADOPTION (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)

7. CONTENT STANDARDS (PROPOSED ADOPTION)

1. STUDENTS RECEIVING HOME SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOLLOWING

3. CHARTER SCHOOLS OR OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS

4. PUBLIC FUNDING FOR NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)

5. PRIVATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

6. SCHOOL DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS and EVENTS

7. DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY REGARDING TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION

8. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW

9. BEHAVIORAL and MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)

10. SAFE SCHOOLS RESOURCES (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)

11. SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING POLICY (PROPOSED DELETION)

12. SCHOOL BOARD AND SCHOOL BOND ELECTIONS (PROPOSED AMENDMENT)

13. GOVERNANCE WHEN DEALING WITH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

14. SCHOOL ADMISSION IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION