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The board approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting by voice vote. The consent agenda (items 9a–9h) was approved by voice vote. The supplemental consent agenda item approving claims to Sanford Health passed with one abstention (the abstaining board member identified themselves during the vote); the meeting transcript records that the motion passed with \"1 abstention from myself.\" The board then unanimously acknowledged the Child Nutrition Services report and the legislative wrap-up. The meeting concluded after the board voted to adjourn.

No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript beyond the one abstention noted for the Sanford Health claim. The board took no other formal policy votes at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 3-24-25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved minutes, the consent agenda and supplemental claims (with one abstention), acknowledged the Child Nutrition Services and legislative reports, and adjourned.","taxTitle","Sioux Falls School District 49-5, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",12940,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625533,"Sioux Falls School District to host Unified Sports jamboree Friday at Lincoln High",302,882000,1184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94&start=882&end=1184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94/thumbnail_882000.jpg","/articles/6625533/South-Dakota/Sioux-Falls-School-District-to-host-Unified-Sports-jamboree-Friday-at-Lincoln-High","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625533-830d29d059c32d7dc2ecf0ed71c09494/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186826&Signature=WJBVQ8joBuiyZerj3hFSgyhQdnvLewTUPN6TkfujocTam~dXeNVO~ppG20QTK50KSWTvC8r7b7vcsQ7DnH79lx1R6oPbtOhw0oBi734cuz0es1zVNU-PNkK7rqTVu2HKyn8dYx8muQHL3VSPwE5uNPi55i9DupIawgAbcg09VTJkAaNaOAhnPvUlGfUHDvL-c3hrN4FfC~GlVTU~CWogAkQj9gA~wuZ-xTrgiTruU96HjFJalQWUGaVOm7rf~M8zcfvo89KeAJIS~m2CLf38r26sCy5ruhSmYbbHJZ84IaZEx4EKG~MC6koGjdSctYD~alAekJKl5QlFPsQsDMTM8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Drake Bachmeier, a teacher at Lincoln High School and the district’s Unified basketball and cheer coach, told the board the Sioux Falls School District Unified Games — a district-wide inclusive sports jamboree — will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln High School.

Bachmeier said the Unified program pairs athletes with and without intellectual differences on the same teams to promote social inclusion, leadership and friendship. Activities at the event will include a basketball game, show choir and cheerleading. \"On Friday, we have our unified games, essentially our Super Bowl. It's a jamboree of all the Sioux Falls School Districts. So we're celebrating inclusion, throughout the district,\" Bachmeier said.

Bachmeier noted the team began about four or five years ago and that other schools in the district, including Roosevelt, Jefferson and Washington, have similar teams. He said the teams have had unique opportunities this year, including playing host to an Augustana University team earlier in the season and attending area and state meets.

Board members praised the event and invited media coverage. One board member called the Unified Games one of the most fun events of the year and encouraged as much media attention as possible because the gym is full and the atmosphere is celebratory. The board did not take formal action; the announcement served as a recognition and promotion of the upcoming event.","Lincoln High coordinator Drake Bachmeier and students announced a district Unified Sports event pairing athletes with and without intellectual differences to promote inclusion; the event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln High.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625538,"Community member urges board to give elementary teachers larger role in curriculum decisions",305,1235000,1540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94&start=1235&end=1540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94/thumbnail_1235000.jpg","/articles/6625538/South-Dakota/Community-member-urges-board-to-give-elementary-teachers-larger-role-in-curriculum-decisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625538-735cbb5aed739a4a6fc03e2489854e22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186826&Signature=HBwM1r22Heth9UN9T~-~pgVfxq60IRkOz5-3aJT32HjVD~XYrstdZVlr2OaMh~et01DS8XQPhHq~EftT5k0uOipRSM4DBSEPnwMB8P~zIuoGtB5SjiPpZURtgNqdZWW9iyTWji1lYreqp9G4REwwiAtUJb7TlUMYSYfgfrdCIR-nW1JrIbdFc-RBcvtBjjjtQyq~jb5bHrF6jYfRDy4UD4bgU-~dRKNUBTIvkXX6OyNyUfXOMAUaq63FyEIp3-ZxelOCBnP30oAQMBZJJ4Ylw3xeJldET7U8odL0Yesjhu1o0K11V6utiC3rm-7YFTyl-KdS9Ls0J~O3knpRuYCW9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Aaron Dang, an Augustana University assistant professor and former classroom teacher, used his five-minute public-comment slot to urge the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 board to involve elementary teachers more directly in curriculum and policy decisions and to reduce the overload of scripted programs, excessive technology use and diminished recess time.

Dang said he speaks as a community member, educator, parent and spouse of an elementary art teacher. He described the elementary classroom as a place that requires teachers to teach every subject and said programs designed in controlled settings may not generalize to unpredictable classrooms. \"We have over a thousand teachers in our district with that master's degree or more. Let's lean into this expertise to lessen the unrealistic workload,\" Dang said.

He raised concerns about the scheduling pressure that accounts for every minute of a 300-minute school week without enough time for transitions or unplanned events. Dang argued educators are a barometer of what works and said overreliance on technology, scripted curricular programs and contrived assessment metrics can be unsustainable and may harm teacher–student relationships. He asked the board to invite teachers to decision-making tables and to reconsider districtwide policies that prevent school-level differentiation.

Dang noted federal-level changes and budget pressures could place more decision-making responsibility at the state or local level and urged the board to strengthen local policy by listening to professional educators. He closed by reiterating the request that the board engage teachers in policy development for elementary education. The board did not take specific action during the meeting on his request.","Aaron Dang, an assistant professor and former teacher, told the board elementary teachers face unrealistic workloads and urged the district to involve teachers in local decision-making and reduce reliance on scripted programs and excessive technology.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625543,"District reports 2025 legislative session outcomes; staff urges advocacy",931,2789000,3720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94&start=2789&end=3720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94/thumbnail_2789000.jpg","/articles/6625543/South-Dakota/District-reports-2025-legislative-session-outcomes-staff-urges-advocacy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625543-42aa1194b025d691cc5dec9fa12c9454/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186826&Signature=CGc0AzHsR2GXy0zoQXG6CyuvLEmLZGhTaXcKUMpaRvCzBWM9t9uaWlehLBEhtvV4n9hSdx9gQ5OxrST4-uAh8b6DnbKzO2EXpctI5aGqOTjKzUIDoXfdbpxA8YOc1fmAog2oyKqvbYA4NvDBJrWxfK~KxpT~ILA2IVXRqaCn4XwRoAOYfHqvcrjLnrTWh8ol-mopXSSAp2mcbOC47glPXcinU7paAIbvyOeaEkSi-JsB6T04xh8j8vXE3r1acDWAsne4WUo8A6U0K9DsnvfpzeXJ9rmH8EwcHOLwKykTE1pxotR682QDm0sZbbY~0vuoww6vd76YH0SdwHcpm9ideg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district staff member summarized the 2025 legislative session and how bills tracked by Sioux Falls School District 49-5 fared, noting a mix of outcomes and urging community engagement on education policy.

The presenter said the district tracked about 73 bills: the board-supported seven (six passed, one failed), 41 opposed bills (including six the district identified as key bills), and 25 neutral positions. \"Of all the bills that we tracked 73 bills. We supported 7. 6 of those bills passed and 1 failed,\" the presenter said.

The briefing listed specific measures that passed and that the district opposed or monitored. Items discussed included reductions in some state contributions to teacher and counselor certification reimbursements; changes to when district and city elections must be held; legislation related to restricting minors’ access to obscene materials in libraries and schools; a bill about restroom accommodations and privacy in schools; an age-17 dropout/home-school reporting provision that the district opposed after a proposed amendment failed to be added; and bills affecting school cash-acceptance policies for attendance at activities.

The presenter said the state aid bill set a 1.25% increase rather than the 3% that district law otherwise provides in years tied to inflation, and that the district negotiated salary increases yielding a district-level 1.875% adjustment in practice. The presenter noted some bills carry sunset provisions and that the district had taken neutral positions on several proposals tied to property-tax relief and other state fiscal measures.

Board members responded to the wrap-up with statements urging community engagement. One board member criticized the legislative priorities and urged voters to participate in upcoming elections. Another board member recapped the session as unfriendly to education and urged work on universal preschool and stronger meal funding; others encouraged the board and administration to proactively plan for changes at the state and federal levels.

The board unanimously acknowledged the legislative wrap-up.","Staff summarized dozens of bills tracked during the legislative session, noting 6 of 7 supported bills passed, opposition to 41 bills and neutral stances on 25; the board acknowledged the report and members urged voter engagement and advocacy.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625547,"Sioux Falls district outlines nutrition services expansion, warns of pending USDA changes",962,1724000,2686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94&start=1724&end=2686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756746-a22c89eb33cc9158607f3a589065ad94/thumbnail_1724000.jpg","/articles/6625547/South-Dakota/Sioux-Falls-district-outlines-nutrition-services-expansion-warns-of-pending-USDA-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625547-a3134b2b609e301848b2ad97fa9096fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186826&Signature=IFZXjjSqVhdIcelTj33XPm-58fxLI1H5Ue29tZA7iriRWJz2HtEfPSEA~Y7F6bAgjYcDHBwiaOTUVdh8nTZT28vjrruMK42U3COMgemkj9-rx5GLvqR~eYTTBfBDSAG4Jw3J787mr7KlV8iyo1WYNOCz1bAJumnOKihCGJ18WEe7rOv93vm7FM5rtUKc7TSqEtTVveJa2nBnDxbvVVnXo~5dNPJbOj-liq2USYHnk7fUtnBCIhB6io0LHhtgpuQwwDg-DKnCVcn7h4UXStriao3xW4KXvgyPFG3zdEgrROS8Ph30WeYlihdGMM-2V5ZeIbg48QyYBNIXutnReEbUcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gaye Anderson, director of Nutrition Services for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, told the school board the department is expanding hot-food service to more elementary schools, increasing meal participation and monitoring potential federal changes that could reduce program eligibility and reimbursements.

Anderson said the department served about 572,000 breakfasts and more than 1,777,000 lunches through February, with average daily participation of about 4,934 for breakfast and 15,320 for lunch. \"Our priority area is providing healthy meals and the most affordable means to our students,\" Anderson said.

The report to the board detailed several operational initiatives. The district participates in multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, Anderson said, and received approximately $1,500,000 in USDA Foods this year. The department operates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for two daycare sites, participates in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at 18 elementary schools and operates Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) sites at five schools where eligible students receive free meals without individual applications.

Anderson described a pilot to deliver hot food prepared closer to lunchtime to some elementary sites. Washington High School prepared hot food for Sullivan; Jefferson prepared for Hayward; Edison Middle School prepared for Laura Wilder. She said the district plans to expand hot-food preparation next school year to additional elementary sites and estimated the change will affect roughly 800 additional students, bringing the total affected by the hot-food initiative to about 3,025 students across the elementary program.

On finances, Anderson said the district changed its primary food vendor this year and realized an approximate 5.45% savings on high-volume items and about 5.79% on lower-volume items compared with the prior year, in part by shifting some deliveries to overnight drop-offs. The child nutrition department has roughly 199 employees (including extra hours for some elementary locations) and one full-time district dietitian who manages special-diet requests.

The department also described donors and the district Angel Fund, a tiered matching program designed to help families who fall above federal free-and-reduced guidelines. Anderson said the Angel Fund currently projects a need of about $200,000 to cover the school year. She said unpaid meal balances were $8,533 at the start of the school year and, as of March 17, had risen to $11,209; she reported the current balance just before the meeting was $11,301.

Anderson warned about proposed federal changes affecting nutrition programs. She said proposals under discussion could tighten CEP eligibility from 25% direct certification to 60% (which would remove some schools from CEP), require income verification for all free-and-reduced applications instead of the current 3% verification rate, and reduce federal reimbursement rates. \"We remain committed to staying on top of this,\" she said, adding she expected to attend a May meeting of national child-nutrition leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss sustaining programs under the proposed changes.

Board members thanked Anderson and staff. The board then unanimously acknowledged the Child Nutrition Services report.

Anderson asked the board to acknowledge the overview of departmental work and stood by for questions. The presentation and board discussion emphasized participation increases, steps to reduce unpaid meal balances, donor-supported matching and the district’s plan to expand hot-food delivery soon.","Nutrition Services Director Gaye Anderson reported rising meal participation, a hot-food pilot for elementary schools and potential federal changes to USDA programs that could reduce eligibility and reimbursements.","actionData","errors"]

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