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Board actions taken during the meeting included approval of the minutes from the April 28 meeting, adoption of the meeting agenda, approval of the consent agenda (items a through e), and approval of a supplemental consent agenda item (10a). The supplemental consent motion was recorded as passing with one abstention by a board member who noted the abstention during the voice vote.

A board member questioned the number of resignations listed in consent item E and asked Human Resources to confirm whether the resignations were within typical ranges and whether the district anticipates any difficulty filling positions. Miss Dorman responded that resignations were actually a bit lower than expected at that time and that contracts had just been issued; she said teachers would have 15 days to sign their contracts.

The board then acknowledged the administration’s update on student cell‑phone expectations for 2025–26 (voice vote) and adjourned the meeting.

All motions were approved by voice votes as recorded in the meeting transcript; roll‑call tallies were not specified except for the supplemental consent item, which included one stated abstention.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 5-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Sioux Falls School District 49‑5 board approved routine minutes, the meeting agenda, consent agenda items, a supplemental consent item with one abstention, acknowledged the cell‑phone update and adjourned.","taxTitle","Sioux Falls School District 49-5, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",12940,"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},6558246,"Sioux Falls CTE agriculture teacher, students highlight rapid FFA growth and new barn addition",594,536000,1130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274495-14491bb9ac564aa3f2bf91bdf2f99a58&start=536&end=1130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274495-14491bb9ac564aa3f2bf91bdf2f99a58/thumbnail_536000.jpg","/articles/6558246/South-Dakota/Sioux-Falls-CTE-agriculture-teacher-students-highlight-rapid-FFA-growth-and-new-barn-addition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558246-1868a2d6818c22854bd4e245dd8eb19d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140087&Signature=I~mkizsSRF7LAuoAYpAC2mVCXLFBXOYGKvNTcKaoNqsLiQI7wOHhLYiifBpxHr~K~l6pkunngqgD2Y7Ks1ZIv8SUHVen2Jho7YzXnLds0pemOn7C~-~2v~SojCHHblfDXMNe6wCPZquEMfz1UNJQKqXjB46Gser~ZFSRU~XIeGBC1AixGahau6QbaG-JTjHgVbpeXKLSkcNiouKS1u8f4dH0ugFG5xZUdkGAAeG~zs-Q78yjXgEQjSpGd87AL453n4nSuSjMmCy2iTiBsfegWClLUSTnTngl1JFxN2Is3oOHWq3qOqV8owrGIG1R2JGslYjnEgR7IZpN2UUBUByxfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kimmy Martin, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at the CTE Academy, told the Sioux Falls School District 49‑5 board that the district’s FFA chapter had its highest number of active members to date and that a new facility addition will be a \"major upgrade\" to support continued growth.

\"I'm incredibly grateful to have had a voice in planning in planning process for our new addition. This space is a major upgrade from what we currently have, and it will help us better serve our students and the broader Sioux Falls community,\" Martin said. She introduced two students from Lincoln High School, Izzy Hoffman, a sophomore, and Summer Schmaltz, a junior, who described how the program built their skills and confidence.

Martin provided numeric highlights: the FFA roster stood at 18 active members, the class took nine field trips, hosted 10 guest speakers, and participated in 12 FFA events this year. She said nine pigs were born in the classroom lab, the program found homes for one cat and five kittens, two students earned state FFA degrees and one student was named a state star finalist. Martin thanked the department sponsor, CHS, saying the program could not operate without that support.

Student speakers credited the program with growth in public speaking, leadership and networking. Izzy Hoffman said the program \"was a really good way to meet new people\" and noted opportunities to compete and interact with students from across the state. Summer Schmaltz said FFA \"has really brought me out of my shell\" and credited Martin for helping her develop speaking skills.

Superintendent Dr. Knowles and board members praised the program’s progress and the new facilities planned at the CTE Academy. Board members encouraged continued outreach so community members become aware of opportunities in the district’s career and technical education offerings.

The presentation concluded before the board moved on to routine business.","Kimmy Martin, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at the CTE Academy, and two Lincoln High School students described this year’s enrollment growth, events and a planned facility upgrade for the district’s CTE agriculture/FFA program.",{"_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},6558251,"Sioux Falls School District board acknowledges updated student cell‑phone expectations for 2025–26",562,1267000,1829000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274495-14491bb9ac564aa3f2bf91bdf2f99a58&start=1267&end=1829","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274495-14491bb9ac564aa3f2bf91bdf2f99a58/thumbnail_1267000.jpg","/articles/6558251/South-Dakota/Sioux-Falls-School-District-board-acknowledges-updated-student-cellphone-expectations-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558251-154979cdf0a68c06d31cad8c0e420d84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140087&Signature=VFFb~PQqIVMfc2U7JM3d2ADdvFkIgC3DIlxPMwdtDCXmmu1ioY~qufC6uDw567hYMV6PZ0lUzuu4lwyHEUpGIobpW7HCLiGe-uJGcpkeGSroHVDtv0Rgpc8VwL4s2TixisTU4~4QnvG-jEcSawYSz4gua4Si-UKK6IdJERQOOrEShDdiStCo7lsW7Y4yNcvOxTLaXVxy~QU7t4mHJN95iQKnDqHKoZUCJYIqHYGGKjgKono2htw9335GQ-zeJwO3OAShPBL5v~rPr6pR678UiA9gMUYdlyOyIUKwuKjjICjhkZaFe6hs1PjDtr2oRrMJ0LgabpXepD2mSCBRiiJ48w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux Falls School District 49‑5 board acknowledged an administrative update to student cell‑phone expectations for the 2025–26 school year that prohibits phone use in high‑school academic hallways and classrooms but allows students to use phones in the lunchroom during their lunch period.

Superintendent Dr. Knowles presented the update as an administrative recommendation developed by a 36‑member committee that included parents, students, teachers, principals and district administrators and informed by more than 12,000 survey responses. \"It is expected that cell phones not be used during the school day,\" Dr. Knowles said while summarizing the proposed rules for elementary, middle and high schools.

The update leaves elementary and middle‑school expectations unchanged: phones are not to be used during the academic day. The change for high schools removes permitted phone use in academic hallways during the school day but maintains limited use in lunchrooms during a student's assigned lunch period. The district clarified that phone use on school buses is discouraged but would not automatically trigger disciplinary action unless the device was used inappropriately and reported.

Board members who spoke during the discussion said enforcement and consistent communication will be critical. One board member warned that piecemeal enforcement could burden teachers: \"Every 50 minutes, teachers are gonna have to be reminding students because they had their phone out for 7 minutes,\" the member said, urging a workable and enforceable approach. Another board member asked for a midyear report to the board so the district can review how the new expectations are working across schools.

District administrators said building principals will include the updated expectations in handbooks and in direct communications to families. The superintendent noted that if families have urgent messages for students, the parent should contact the school office for staff to relay the information, and that students have Chromebooks that can be used for non‑phone communication when appropriate.

A motion to acknowledge the update was made and seconded; the board approved the acknowledgment by voice vote. The motion was recorded as a voice vote and no roll‑call tally was specified.

Board members asked the administration to monitor implementation and report back if enforcement problems arise or if adjustments are needed.","The Sioux Falls School District 49‑5 board on an acknowledged administrative update that restricts high‑school hallway and classroom cell‑phone use but allows phones during lunch; the change follows committee review and more than 12,000 survey responses.","actionData","errors"]

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