Elkton School District 5-3

The Elkton School District board meeting agenda includes general public comments, approval of the agenda, and consent items such as approving disclosures, minutes, financial reports, payment of bills, resignations, and signed contracts. Old business includes the Start Well Action Plan and discussion and approval of makeup snow days. New business covers the Oath of Office of Business Manager, locker room & bathroom remodel update, intent to offer certified and non-certified contracts, and an early graduation request. Reports from NESC, the library, business manager, elementary principal, high school principal, and superintendent will be presented. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations and a student issue.

The meeting included discussions on minibus barn options, purchasing a new school vehicle, and an update on the Master Plan. Reports were given on the Northeast Special Education Cooperative, the library, the business manager activities including a roof inspection and upcoming food service audit, and the athletic director's updates on fall sports and upcoming concerts. The elementary principal reported on testing results and curriculum implementation, while the high school principal discussed homecoming and the search for a special education teacher. The superintendent discussed computer server upgrades and the possibility of adding Esports as an extracurricular activity. The board also recognized Mr. Harming for his work on computer updates.

The board meeting included discussion and approval of the submission of the financial annual report to the state office and the tax levy request. There was also a discussion regarding the bus garage, adult meal price increase, and a review of the State of South Dakota open meeting law. Reports were given on the Boys/Girls Club, NESC, Library, Business Manager activities including roof inspection and vehicle fleet, Athletic Director, Elementary Principal regarding conferences and iXL Diagnostic assessment, High School Principal including guest speaker and homecoming plans, and Superintendent regarding ALICE and CPR training for staff and cell phone policies in schools.

The Elkton School District's board meeting included discussions on various topics such as approving the agenda and consent items, including disclosure not contrary to public interest, financial reports, and payment of bills. The board also discussed old business, including background checks for volunteers and school board election dates. New business included approving a student teacher holding an advanced student teacher permit to serve as the teacher of record, a supplemental budget for Special Education, and allocating capital outlay funds from high school textbooks to high school computer purchases. Reports were given on the Boys/Girls Club, NESC, Library, Business Manager activities, Athletic Director activities, Elementary Principal activities, High School Principal activities, and Superintendent activities. The meeting also touched on potential new sub rates and the possibility of adding a bus garage for minibuses.

The special meeting included a welcome back to school for the staff.