Michele Plecity

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, including an addition concerning the 2026-2027 Preschool Calendar. Key discussions involved the approval of financial reports and transfers, specifically moving $850,000 from Impact Aid across several funds. The board approved the payment of various bills and claims across multiple funds, including General Fund expenses, Capital Outlay repairs, and Food Service expenditures. Under reports, the board approved a donation from the SD Food Council to support parent-teacher conference meals and accepted the minutes from the South Central Cooperative meeting held on February 4, 2026. Continued Business included the final approval of the Library Selection Policy. New Business involved accepting two resignations effective at the end of the 2025-2026 SY, hiring a full-time custodian, approving a facility use request for a carnival while waiving fees, amending Policy GCBDF regarding Nursing Mothers, directing the Superintendent to proceed with a school art project, and confirming the district will not offer a summer food service program. The board also offered administration contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, moving a New Business Item regarding substitute approval into executive session. A federal programs hearing was conducted, followed by communication from the Yankton Sioux Tribal Education Director offering assistance. The Board approved financial reports and various claims/bills for the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Food Service Fund, and Imprest Fund. Business reports were received from various administration roles, and minutes from the Indian Education Committee and South Central Cooperative meetings were accepted. New Business included the approval of the Preschool Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year and the approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar. The Board accepted several resignations and discussed CTE matters before entering executive session for personnel discussion and approving a substitute.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda. Key financial actions involved approving the financial reports and authorizing a transfer of $500,000 from the Impact Aid Fund to the General Fund, along with the payment of bills and claims across various funds. Reports included updates from the Superintendent on the NIISA conference and 2026 legislative positions, and acceptance of minutes from the Indian Education Committee and South Central Cooperative meetings. New business consisted of setting the date for the 2026 annual school board election, approving Indian Policies and Procedures (IPP), approving 2027 Impact Aid Applications, approving several co-curricular positions, approving a substitute, conducting the first reading of the Library Selection Policy with subsequent discussion on book selection based on an anonymous letter, approving a policy amendment regarding staff evaluation, accepting two resignations, and approving a facility use request for wrestling while waiving fees. An executive session was held to consider personnel issues.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, which included the addition of a discussion item regarding the Annual School Board Election. Following a disclosure of no conflicts of interest, the board entered an executive session to conduct a student hearing pertaining to Student 25-26-1. Upon resuming the special session, the board voted to expel Student 25-26-1 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Subsequent discussion centered on the date of the annual school board election, noting that the 2026 election would align with either the county primary or general election as per HB1030.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the annual school board election, financial reports, and payment of bills. The board approved the hiring of a head and assistant basketball coach, an administrative rule waiver, an amendment to a policy regarding alcohol and drug use by students, a garage door replacement, and a bus lease agreement. Additionally, they accepted a retirement, approved hiring for a kitchen/maintenance position and a Native American Cultural Education Mentor, and authorized the superintendent to offer employment for a Student Support Mentor position. The board also appointed an ASBSD Delegate and held executive sessions to consider personnel and student issues.