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The board approved the meeting agenda by voice vote early in the session. Later, the board approved consent items 2 through 6 as presented; the motion carried by voice vote and the clerk recorded \"motion passes.\" Under personnel, the board approved items 1 through 15 by voice vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which carried by voice vote.

The meeting transcript records the motions and that each passed; specific named movers or vote tallies were not provided on the record.

Actions recorded at the meeting are summarized below.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brandon Valley School Board Meeting 01/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Brandon Valley School District board approved the meeting agenda, consent items 2–6 and personnel items 1–15 by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned.","taxTitle","Brandon Valley School District 49-2, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",65993,"location","South Dakota","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6359164,"Superintendent updates: Berkman Valley Elementary progress, road projects could force attendance adjustments; budget and calendar timelines outlined",291,397000,688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2200207-1793fd92bf5ffeb0873a743ad3d5cf1f&start=397&end=688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2200207-1793fd92bf5ffeb0873a743ad3d5cf1f/thumbnail_397000.jpg","/articles/6359164/South-Dakota/Superintendent-updates-Berkman-Valley-Elementary-progress-road-projects-could-force-attendance-adjustments-budget-and-calendar-timelines-outlined","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359164-789df90751dadf75c05953c04ffbf899/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143591&Signature=mO4u0Df1iB54imoIx0Z31AfSII-qA-SNajfbBzRXdZkV034p~Kle7JVX8uiRXuBE3~2fDOGZgKVE0vSC6JYkEz3awrZ5JKcSL2qXSvgQD1iXmqbxf7lSqX6lmwKihrttgARgy0wNhwVNQ2U~jQBRXX0hvA1aHCYSR0OKYVLs8oP2z0Hhz6k0CP5GyqDO7wgBjl7El87khqNtFVqH7sgAKuFx2C8nJWtnCSpdy4ugg15V8r60HXhn-JjERESzOlH33XKZ5A2LC~bJGER58kSyvG0y9cd5me8ScgzSMFqiafu7dh6Pa21XyhmZruRPitUCMk-ffKqJxOJsliNrLkqT2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Larson updated the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 board on elementary construction progress, possible impacts from local road projects, budget timing related to the legislative session and upcoming academic calendar dates.

Larson said Berkman Valley Elementary School progress is ongoing, with roofing work on the gymnasium and most precast panels set on the transportation facility. \"So that's also out for the respective community. No update or change to the respective timeline, looking forward to having that open in the fall of 26,\" Larson said, referencing the fall 2026 target opening.

Larson told the board the district is monitoring two major road projects: an intersection project at Veterans Parkway and Arrowhead Parkway that may limit east‑of‑Veterans access and the Highway 42 bridge project east of the golf course. \"That bridge closure is expected to be, occurring for almost 2 years or about 2 years,\" Larson said, adding the district is evaluating how closures could affect families in the southeast corner of the district and whether temporary attendance boundary changes or routing adjustments may be necessary.

Larson said the district will communicate any necessary adjustments to families after evaluating building capacities and routing options and suggested possible timing for decisions \"towards end of March or middle of March, end of March, beginning of April.\" He also noted South Dakota Highway 11 will be under construction in coming years.

District staff member Mr. Lundberg presented fiscal context from the state's education statistics digest, saying Brandon Valley ranks 141st of 148 districts in per‑pupil spending at $9,781 per pupil while noting the district's teacher compensation is a locally prominent figure. Lundberg explained per‑pupil comparisons are influenced by opt outs, federal dollars, capital outlay flexibility and fund balance management.

Larson also reminded the board of the budget process timeline: a preliminary capital outlay budget in March, a preliminary presentation in May and formal budget approval in July. He noted the last day of the regular legislative session is March 13 and that the district will monitor state action that could affect negotiations and budgets.

On the calendar, Larson listed near‑term closures and dates: no school Friday the 14th and Monday the 17th (Presidents Day), conferences on the 10th and 11th, and no school on March 13 unless used for a snow day, with March 14 listed as a comp day.

Board members asked clarifying timeline questions about Veterans Parkway and Larson directed them to South Dakota DOT's tentative timelines while saying the district expects more information as bids are awarded.

No formal board action was taken specifically on these reports at the meeting.","Superintendent Larson reported construction progress at Berkman Valley Elementary, warned of upcoming road projects that could affect routes to Inspiration Elementary, outlined budget and legislative timelines, and provided calendar reminders for upcoming school closures and conferences.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6359167,"Board hears Brandon Valley Middle School addition plan: 10 classrooms, kitchen and locker expansions planned for 2025–26 construction",504,1002000,1506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2200207-1793fd92bf5ffeb0873a743ad3d5cf1f&start=1002&end=1506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2200207-1793fd92bf5ffeb0873a743ad3d5cf1f/thumbnail_1002000.jpg","/articles/6359167/South-Dakota/Board-hears-Brandon-Valley-Middle-School-addition-plan-10-classrooms-kitchen-and-locker-expansions-planned-for-202526-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359167-113aefaed8cca11e4f610e1605d06496/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143591&Signature=hEjLsqfgwrgVxkh2JvUWv3Jhr0UeAs8MPg3-BwHFPBXWC2V1-um4RBP9-qi~NruevxPcJzADa-IL75Sec4wZIe1k8V39OqOHr4ueuMBcxvqz59QqZFlZplUfQyV7hgo2iVJab7b2cLav-hXLWKIfY-6Fn4FH~jhAj2Mq~FaT80favImRug-o30C17n9btmHt6WmJ71hG4YLweV5xqXllcUrkljMqLLkIRs7B0c6oWH1k~AtxDEFWp1T~c9VBpgKoVHTTfDlMJ1rxVnQYw1o8KXaz452N6DvVvfuB0EXr4aEy9l6hns67NM3AjxsGojyLRAjiS9uHPl1WffLgLCwOcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brandon Valley School District 49-2 board heard a design‑phase overview for a Brandon Valley Middle School classroom addition at its regular meeting, including a proposed timeline, classroom counts, facility improvements and financing plans.

\"The project will be under construction for the entirety of the 25‑26 school year, and then we will be set and ready to open here in the fall of 2026,\" Superintendent Larson said, describing the district's expectation for construction timing. Larson told the board the project would add 10 classrooms — eight general classrooms and two science rooms — along with a kitchen expansion, expanded locker rooms, a multipurpose/wrestling room and additional parking.

Larson said financing for the middle school addition is tied to the district's capital outlay planning. The district previously authorized a capital outlay certificate of $34,000,000 for Berkman Valley Elementary School; because bids for that elementary project came in advantageously, the district has an estimated remaining authorized balance of nearly $11,000,000 that Larson said could be applied toward the middle school addition.

Larson also described a planned second phase, funded from $10,000,000 in capital outlay cash savings the district has set aside: $5,000,000 proposed for a multi‑purpose/fine arts space and gymnasium, $2,000,000 for performing arts center upgrades and $3,000,000 for renovations at the activities complex.

On the floor plan, Larson said two classroom wings will be added — one extending east from the southeast corner and another on the northeast corner — and described additional toilet facilities and an east‑side parent drop‑off that would lengthen pick‑up/drop‑off lanes to reduce stacking on Holly Avenue. The kitchen expansion will include additional dry storage, freezer and refrigerator space; Larson said it is the district's intent to keep the kitchen fully operational during construction.

Larson said the project was close to being put out to bid and invited more detailed, micro‑level questions to appropriate administrators as needed.

The presentation was informational only; there was no formal board action on the addition at this meeting.","Superintendent presented a design‑phase overview for a Brandon Valley Middle School classroom addition: 10 classrooms (including two science rooms), kitchen and locker expansions, parking changes and phased financing that relies on remaining capital outlay authority and cash savings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6359174,"Brandon Valley High art club raises $1,500 for Brandon Food Pantry with 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser",109,128000,237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2200207-1793fd92bf5ffeb0873a743ad3d5cf1f&start=128&end=237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2200207-1793fd92bf5ffeb0873a743ad3d5cf1f/thumbnail_128000.jpg","/articles/6359174/South-Dakota/Brandon-Valley-High-art-club-raises-1500-for-Brandon-Food-Pantry-with-Empty-Bowls-fundraiser","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359174-c06717c015319ec986fe64d35eff0b08/orig.mp4?Expires=1777143591&Signature=TbghAWPdikfvouIM3dUs85dRbgU~~uQw2bg~MApmk8~Xxc7Y3gTbQebRtxBg~S-1ijss~ZikAvDthI3qis4gZW~P4bsqk9MrnkX30S-FCc1aZlS76ER0K2rC93YLAHygZXWs4k8VJi6ccNJZJ8~7PjlLeAW4uByg3RB98~v0b5sZ9fyMiBuUZZg-aDwQS322k-Rjd~LAnccxQPAxx0BNeJRGV~gGoJztKQcGAAINMorob81BvFUEsgSAhNiYM1Ubj4XZ4Cm7NJhPEHKVIcQ~h~VjDnfEmCbyZ6~Ungxt-SXUBUNgXHpnl8ugsIaTTpn7GP4fpKpvUNRubDwcawvo2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandon Valley High School students presented results from an \"Empty Bowls\" community fundraiser at the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 board meeting, saying the project raised $1,500 for the Brandon Food Pantry.

The project was led by members of the Creative Minds art club. \"During this fall, we did a community project called empty bowls. So we handmade bowls and then sold them along with soup,\" said Emma Kramer, co‑president of the Brandon Valley Art Club Creative Minds. Kramer said buyers were allowed to eat at the event and take their purchased bowls home; the proceeds were donated to the local pantry.

Kramer said club members began throwing pottery in May 2024 in preparation and continued through the fall as new members joined. She described the event as both a community fundraiser and a way to build skills and collaboration within the club. Kramer said the club prepared roughly 100 bowls and that about 10 club members staffed the event alongside students from the food class.

Board members asked logistical questions about when the bowls were made; Kramer said much of the work happened during the club's Wednesday meetings and during students' free periods, before and after school. Kramer added the group plans to evaluate future production next year but currently uses 100 as a working benchmark.

The board and superintendent thanked the students for the project and noted the fundraiser as an example of student-led community service.

A follow-up on whether the club plans to expand production or make the event recurring was not decided at the meeting.","Students from Brandon Valley High School's Creative Minds art club held an \"Empty Bowls\" fundraiser, selling handmade bowls with soup and donating $1,500 to the Brandon Food Pantry.","actionData","errors"]

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