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Aug 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Milbank School District #25-4 Regular School Board Meeting
The agenda included a community input session, a first reading of Policy Manual I & J, and several action items. These included approving an increase to the Imprest Fund, promissory notes to OST and the Lunch Fund from the General Fund, open enrollment applications, increases to adult school lunch prices, and a lane change for Brody Gilbertson. The board also approved the hiring of multiple coaches and paraprofessionals, accepted the resignation of Carrie Novy, and approved a training incentive increase for Tammy Rieger. Several policies and policy sections were also up for approval. Communication items included reports from the Middle School, High School, and Elementary Principals, as well as the Special Services Director and Superintendent. The Superintendent's report covered projected enrollment, progress of summer projects, the ASBSD Convention, a Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Grant, and the SDSSA President Elect.
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Milbank School District Regular & Reorganization Board Meeting
The Milbank School District's meeting included discussions and actions on various financial matters, such as transferring funds between accounts, approving contingency transfers, and adopting a supplemental budget resolution. The meeting also covered the election of officers, conflict of interest disclosure, and a review of board policies and open meeting laws. Other topics included Educator's Rising, setting the date and time for regular board meetings, approving bills, designating official depositories and the district newspaper, and authorizing membership renewals. Furthermore, the board addressed school lunch/breakfast program participation, school closure protocols during inclement weather or emergencies, and the appointment of school attorneys. The agenda also included setting district rates and fees, selecting a legislative contact person, setting substitute pay, approving open enrollment applications and lane changes for staff, policy updates, the addition of a sign language interpreter position and an FCCLA chapter, and accepting a resignation. Communication items included the Athletic Director's and Superintendent's reports, updates on summer projects, P-Card rebate, teacher apprenticeship program, Big Stone updates, federal funding, and election law.
Jul 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Milbank School District Annual Budget Hearing
The annual budget hearing includes discussion and presentation of budget information. Key topics include a general fund summary for 2024-2025, enrollment and valuation history, state aid historical data, and revenue and expenditures for 2025-2026. Summaries for the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Special Education Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Bond Fund, and School Lunch Fund will be presented. The board will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback, followed by a community input session.
Jul 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Milbank School District Board Minutes
The meeting was convened for the annual budget hearing, during which information and comparisons relating to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets were presented. Topics covered included the General Fund Summary, Enrollment Comparison/History, Valuation History/Mill Levy Comparison, State Aid Historical data, and Revenue & Expenditures for various funds including the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Special Education Fund, and Lunch Fund. The Board discussed the final outcome of the last year's budget and the proposed figures for the upcoming 2025-26 budget.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
