Recent activity at South Dakota Department of Education
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Nov 2, 2026·Board meeting agenda
South Dakota Board Of Education Agenda
The agenda includes the adoption of the agenda and a public comment session. Key substantive items include the approval for the continuation of the Educator Preparation Program for Oglala Lakota College, a presentation regarding the Report Card, and a discussion on the Board's mission statement.
Sep 28, 2026·Board meeting
South Dakota Board Of Education Standards Meeting Minutes
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The board received public comments regarding concerns about proficiency levels in math and reading and requests for standards regulating school library book content. Hearings and discussions were conducted on proposed changes to World Language standards, Library standards, and Career and Technical Education standards, with various stakeholders providing testimony. Additionally, the board approved changes to state-designated content tests, conducted an annual conflict disclosure, held an Open Meetings Law review, received the Secretary's Report, and discussed the creation of a literacy subcommittee.
Sep 27, 2026·Board meeting
Boes Dinner Minutes
The board focused on defining and narrowing the scope of the organization's mission statement, with a goal of prioritizing one or two key tasks. Discussion centered on the effectiveness of previous initiatives regarding social studies, reading, and math standards, and whether these had made a tangible difference at the high school level. Other topics included the potential for implementing project-based learning and the consideration of adopting the Mississippi Model regarding local educational control.
Sep 27, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Board of Education Standards Amended Agenda
The meeting includes a content standards hearing regarding world language, library, and career and technical education. The agenda covers the approval or revision of state-designated content tests, annual conflict disclosures, a review of open meetings laws, the secretary's report, discussion of the board's mission statement, and a general board report.