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Board president announced the corrected meeting date and time for negotiations. Later in the meeting the board took a motion to enter executive session under the cited state provision for negotiations; the motion to enter executive session was moved by Jacob and seconded by Carol and was approved by voice vote. The board stated the time of entry into executive session as 7:46 p.m.

Why it matters: executive sessions for negotiations are the normal process for boards to discuss bargaining strategy and personnel negotiations in private under state law. The March 11 meeting is the first scheduled negotiations session referenced on the agenda.

Ending
The board recessed to executive session at 7:46 p.m.; no further public action was reported before the meeting moved to the closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-10 Vermillion School Board","oneSentenceSummary","Board set the first negotiations meeting for March 11 at 4 p.m. and voted to enter executive session on March 10 under South Dakota Codified Law 1-25-2(4) to discuss negotiations.","taxTitle","Vermillion School District 13-1, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",55678,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6287987,"Vermillion superintendent reports staff survey results, cell-phone policy conversation and district employee awards",425,1850000,2275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545447-9b527c6ecf0a91ebaa77155b64552c4b&start=1850&end=2275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545447-9b527c6ecf0a91ebaa77155b64552c4b/thumbnail_1850000.jpg","/articles/6287987/South-Dakota/Vermillion-superintendent-reports-staff-survey-results-cell-phone-policy-conversation-and-district-employee-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287987-251f9ef8767b351d63209580075b9423/orig.mp4?Expires=1777112625&Signature=TnAGbFYiOiTY8FjTIr5HLdiNeKWVQHdLzjYL9DCom6zkyIRJmvTCO5KxF2fyrnYvZAovEDl6S~kFZC8iJINZG849ZT5AStjVlvnzyiNQ908Yd6eiZJ-lUZBXwzSWsnWEA~aJaEvLNAXDJxepvchtF-g~B6~qn2jBCW9fsgW3rMk12hYSZEkmSKcrZshLbEbeMZBGBn9nfrC2fF40~gZUhEvosotMds-22R~o98w8IScee16~JzopRauPGWVvTZktvx923-yM41pCvcsExIoEQWQWBF5K4QOgjN6EY1iEorCvTUbWgyAOzBO-dCQKzqweJH4oY6POM5W56pYj-1Vn8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Elvey reported to the Vermillion School District 13-1 Board of Education on March 10 that the district completed a staff survey and is continuing discussions about student cell-phone policy, while honoring several classified and teacher employees of the year.

Why it matters: staff satisfaction, classroom device policies and employee recognition are routine but material to district operations and teacher retention; the board heard survey results and discussed next steps for policy review.

Key points
- Staff survey: the district had 124 respondents to a staff survey conducted before winter break; participation was slightly lower than the prior year. Dr. Elvey said several measures (inspiration by district vision, resources to do the job, enjoyment of work, belief that the district meets student needs, feeling contributions are valued and safety) remained relatively steady compared with last year, but he noted downward trends in some areas when earlier years' data are included and said staff will analyze multi-year trends.

- Social media reach: Dr. Elvey said district social-media posts have had substantial regional reach; he reported that Nicole's postings on Facebook had produced about 56,227 \"touches or views.\" The district will continue to use social media for outreach and event notices.

- Employee awards: the board heard that building-level winners for classified and teacher of the year include (elementary) Kaylyn Wagner (SLPA) and Laura Chandler (early childhood), (middle) Teresa Stevens (special-education para) and Audrey Job (elementary science teacher), and (high school) Yiping Wang (special-education para) and Cammie Dibley (teacher of the year). The superintendent said winners will be honored at an end-of-year celebration and that the high-school teacher will be recognized at graduation.

- Cell-phone policy: Dr. Elvey said staff and administrators continue to discuss cell-phone use in classrooms; a staff survey found 52% of respondents preferred the current policy while 41% preferred change. He said one area for possible tightening is preventing phone use during instruction because students have district-provided laptops for classwork.

Other items and context
Dr. Elvey also briefed the board on the EnvisionEd Finland project (outdoor learning-space student work judged later in the month), parent-teacher-conference participation rates (elementary about 82%), and the transition from Smarter Balanced testing to ACT administration at the high school next year.

Ending
The board asked staff to bring more multi-year survey comparisons and to continue the cell-phone policy conversation at future meetings.","Superintendent Dr. Elvey presented staff survey results, noted employee-of-the-year recognitions and said the district is continuing conversations about tightening cell-phone use in classrooms.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6287992,"Vermillion board approves school facility use agreements, renews bus contract and advances youth soccer MOU",1684,175000,1859000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545447-9b527c6ecf0a91ebaa77155b64552c4b&start=175&end=1859","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545447-9b527c6ecf0a91ebaa77155b64552c4b/thumbnail_175000.jpg","/articles/6287992/South-Dakota/Vermillion-board-approves-school-facility-use-agreements-renews-bus-contract-and-advances-youth-soccer-MOU","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287992-12538aed114ab6e967304ce162c62e4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777112625&Signature=CmQ04AwPswRdUZZQ64PzpijrXHMGNruUmIk1a2GuYrmkzS32eUGJDZCAvHHVOPEHeiaBdKONCiJcMQmNhuUxjUMwvPhqEPR~n6tI388u0pMyTHsv63JMEnIDruI0Sn8Aql2kRwAwuH1CyY5mAG8t8jafmtERmJBGLoLCkuSLj~dSIy3LpGx93ugzVYbe9LFRLfJBziw0aU-V1sF2z3EwpHWOU3EF6vJkkUyGTruFVzKdb1WTZviiMvyeLI85itlu26Bp5AkOLVTT6YM-69EJRGGommUeSmqWOcqa2ahlI9gXm8sKvr40NwrkdfpJSx6Qi55rO7-6LfKXk3sofWMyiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vermillion School District 13-1 Board of Education on March 10 approved a package of facility-use agreements, awarded a transportation contract and authorized continued partnership talks with the Vermillion Youth Soccer League.

The board voted, by voice, to approve items A through E on the agenda, a package that included: a school lease request from Camp Invention seeking a waived fee for use of elementary classrooms the week of June 2–5; a facilities request from the elementary PTO to host its March 21 carnival in the school gyms with a fee waiver requested; a request from the Vermillion Booster Club to host its hall-of-fame banquet at the high school (the Booster Club also notified the board it intends to serve beer and wine and said it had filed paperwork with the district and city); the district's bus contract award after a two-proposal process; and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Vermillion Youth Soccer League (VYSL) to pursue improved playing fields at Barstow Park.

Why it matters: the approvals allow community groups to use district facilities for spring and summer activities, continue the district's relationship with a bus services provider, and advance a multi-year partnership with VYSL that the board and city say could steer investment, tree removal/relocation and field redesign in Barstow Park.

Most important details
- Camp Invention: Mindy Wessler, a third-grade teacher who said she will coordinate the program, asked the board to waive fees for June 2'025 programming and to reserve four classrooms, an open space and playground access. Wessler said Camp Invention provides materials and insurance and that she expects about 25 campers if the program returns after a one-year break. The board approved the lease request as part of the bundled motion.

- PTO carnival: A PTO representative asked to use both gymnasiums on March 21 and requested a fee waiver for what was described as the PTO's second-largest fundraiser. District staff noted small custodial or sanitization fees could apply if extra cleaning is required; the board approved the request.

- Booster Club hall of fame banquet and alcohol: Joe Cleveland, speaking for the Booster Club, described plans for a larger banquet to honor two inductees and said the club had filed paperwork with the district and the city and would hire community professionals and coordinate with law enforcement to ensure alcohol (beer and wine, as the club described it) is restricted to attendees of legal drinking age. The Booster Club asked for permission to serve alcohol; the board approved the facility-use request as part of the bundled vote but board discussion noted the city's licensing decision and the club's remaining obligations to follow city requirements.

- Bus contract: The district solicited proposals, received two, and evaluated price and nonfinancial factors. District presenter Mr. Gosher recommended continuing the relationship with Harlow's based on the proposals and the current relationship; that recommendation was approved in the same motion.

- Vermillion Youth Soccer League MOU: Kurt Nelson, VYSL president, described a proposal for a 10-year agreement to develop unused park space in the northwest corner of Barstow Park for soccer use, to rotate fields to reduce wear, and to invest league dollars in turf and drainage improvements. The plan discussed potential removal or relocation of roughly nine trees (several ash trees) and coordinating tree work and some parking/bathroom adjustments with the city. The board authorized continued work on the MOU and coordination with the city and the district facilities staff.

Quotes
\"We took a year off. We had it for 7 years, so I'd like to bring them back to the youth of Vermillion,\" said Mindy Wessler, describing Camp Invention's return.
\"We can assure you that we will have all the necessary accommodations to ensure that alcohol is only available to those of legal drinking age,\" Joe Cleveland said about the Booster Club's plans.

Process and limitations
All five items were approved in a single bundled motion (motion: approve items A through E). The board moved and approved the package by voice vote; the motion was presented as \"first by Mark, second by Mike,\" and approved. The Booster Club noted it had submitted paperwork to the city; board members said the city's licensing process and any city council action would still govern whether alcohol may be sold or distributed at the event.

Ending
Board members and presenters characterized the approvals as part of ongoing community partnerships. The MOU with the youth soccer league will continue to be developed with city coordination and with more detailed site work and cost-sharing to follow.","The Vermillion School District board approved multiple facility-use leases — including requests from Camp Invention, the PTO carnival and the Booster Club — awarded a bus contract recommendation to Harlow's and authorized continued work on a 10-year MOU with the Vermillion Youth Soccer League for Barstow Park.","actionData","errors"]

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