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Key approved items (motions moved, seconded and recorded on the public record):

- Approval of the meeting agenda (roll call recorded with members saying \"Aye\").

- Consent agenda (moved by Board member Kelly; seconded by Deb). The motion carried.

- Approval of donated items (moved by Carrie; seconded by Wes). The donations listed on the record included a $2,850 check from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for the Food for Thought program (presented earlier during public comments) and several other donations: Missus McCarty's class $100 from Beverly Vom; BHS Art Club anonymous $100; Ostrom Landscaping and Best Choice Real Estate $2,500 each to BHS prom; Aiden Hyde and Teresa Lottke $200; Molly Munt $50.

- Approval of miscellaneous pay rates for 2025–26 (motion carried).

- Approval to vote \"yes\" on South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Amendment 1 (eligibility: units per semester/trimester), Amendment 2 (seventh/eighth grade eligibility), Amendment 3 (eligibility during a student move), Amendment 4 (time before participation when moving into a district), and Amendment 5 (notification to sending school regarding pending suspensions). Motions carried for each amendment; the board noted the activities director recommended approval of the amendments.

- Approval of votes for SDHSAA ballot representatives: Steve Moore (Division 1 representative), Chad Allison (Division 3 representative) and Billy Clanton (small school board representative). One additional candidate was on the ballot for an East River athletic director/principal position; board members abstained from that vote due to a family relationship to a nominee.

- Motion to go into executive session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(3) (moved and seconded). The board took the vote to enter executive session and stated there would be no action after the session.

Where the meeting record did not capture formal roll-call tallies for every vote, the minutes on the record show each motion carried and the chair directed the clerk to record the outcome. The transcript identifies movers and seconders for several motions, but specific yes/no tallies were not provided on the public record for every item.

Votes recorded as approvable motions and outcomes appear in the actions array below; when precise tallies or individual vote records were not specified in the transcript, that absence is noted in the actions entries.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brookings School Board May Meeting - 5/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Brookings School District 05-1 board approved the meeting agenda, a consent agenda, donated items, miscellaneous pay rates, five South Dakota High School Activities Association amendments, several representative nominations on the association ballot, and moved into executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(3) with no action expected afterward.","taxTitle","Brookings School District 05-1, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",77634,"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},6558041,"Board hears policy committee first readings; facilities committee reports Fifth Street Gym walkthrough complete",1232,1061000,2293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276859-6f82599ec8ec423f051afaf463e2f2b2&start=1061&end=2293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276859-6f82599ec8ec423f051afaf463e2f2b2/thumbnail_1061000.jpg","/articles/6558041/South-Dakota/Board-hears-policy-committee-first-readings-facilities-committee-reports-Fifth-Street-Gym-walkthrough-complete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558041-4b35dcde618911f3ffedbbd3cc5704b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770413559&Signature=es5bXMcGXL4pzLSysun6SQ2aAl2aaiThgAU7d85e5MPIFunxpoj1nbnrg-FQ2OurWokzeLSBBtk4xWFfBAoRIxzNiy~S8Q8ues0yeNsEECxpempslcVJIKzDIEnjvaOUJ9qDnxL6ImeLiUEGLiZE3JJZhjiSe99B33dqaW6j9HCBLbxIy9mI-TeejJ0-jOsxqWifRodK5VjE~1ZffUkLEnwJx0-scczYvtEvDBmW44vb-W0Dh4OoiNOA4aPX1D1Psfla9XCozURwLpm2I8Uq3UejzWq-Y-vAszep7fYn7fVubdCNpEkaJ9z2Z6llHnM9~YmTHmmGpV6qVqQiiSnvbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members were notified of several policy items at first reading and received a facilities update that the Fifth Street Gym final walkthrough is complete and the facility is no longer under contractor control.

Policy committee members said they are awaiting guidance from the Associated School Boards regarding a library materials selection and adoption policy (IIAC) required by recent legislation; the committee notified the board so the district can complete changes by a July 1 effective date tied to the new law. The committee also presented first readings on the wellness policy (AE) developed from federal nutrition program guidelines and on part-time enrollment rules (JF) that were revised to require learners to \"earn their respective graduation requirement credits\" rather than list a state-specific credit total, a change intended to avoid future edits when state credit requirements change.

The board conducted a second reading and approval on IKFA (early graduation) and reviewed an emergency policy IKFB on graduation ceremony decoration that was read publicly and placed on the consent agenda. The emergency policy language on the record states that a Native American learner may wear an eagle feather or plume at graduation and that a learner enlisted in the South Dakota National Guard or another branch of the armed forces may wear a sash, stole or other military decoration issued by the military, provided the learner informs the administrator overseeing the ceremony.

Facilities committee members reported that Dr. Schultz led a final walkthrough of the Fifth Street Gym and said the district no longer has operational control of the facility (the contractor turnover has occurred). Board members had no additional comments during the facilities update.

Board members were asked to review the first‑reading materials before the next meeting; the wellness and part‑time enrollment items will return for a vote at the next meeting.","The district’s policy committee presented first readings of the wellness and part-time enrollment policies and notified the board about a library materials policy pending guidance from the Associated School Boards; facilities reported the final Fifth Street Gym walkthrough was completed.",{"_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},6558046,"Superintendent asks high school administration to finalize cell phone policy; highlights training, STEM success and partnerships",536,1529000,2065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276859-6f82599ec8ec423f051afaf463e2f2b2&start=1529&end=2065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276859-6f82599ec8ec423f051afaf463e2f2b2/thumbnail_1529000.jpg","/articles/6558046/South-Dakota/Superintendent-asks-high-school-administration-to-finalize-cell-phone-policy-highlights-training-STEM-success-and-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558046-43fd6c2a67fc3f3236b2deaae94c8fea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412367&Signature=eFrLF0DbfWISwN4VW6GEXFA2xYcKMHGnmh8JkgqWKicDAeAD6aRWY1hoisfObHTC-flvkQmfuQGCHgbJZk~5YxyKW5j9xB1~N3zAu4ti1GciqUHvo7m3vny8zBDeV5qXCPW8b-hU~6NQGM2eCxKHKKd7O5oVDprmUrOL0awM5SdpGhOLaenbtnwt5hVqj1wSEhqnLuE6qWbpR1ball~3nOBrH7wZ2XXNrkyBlNgLkjwU3Hr5DI8n-FN4586tm6YMdfbRI8gdgLO8BWoVeNMfRC00bVP5uz1lWrZBizy-JvQdPwiKkM9IUrI4-LNEdxRMowYKE5K2rThxPmqtlSA3sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brookings School District 05-1 Superintendent Dr. Schultz told the board the high school administration is compiling data and will present a recommended cell phone policy and an implementation plan in time for student handbooks, after mixed enforcement this year.

The superintendent said perception surveys from parents, staff and targeted focus groups of high school students were reviewed, and high school administrators conducted focus sessions. \"The reality is we know what the data says. Now it's just making sure that we are comfortable with what is recommended and that we have whatever that is that there is an implementation plan,\" Dr. Schultz said. She emphasized the board expects high school administrators to enforce whatever policy the board adopts.

Dr. Schultz also announced the district will purchase a 12-month contract with Smart Social using reserve Title II funds to provide on-demand resources for parents and staff and to support education on student-device use. The contract, she said, will provide parents access to hundreds of on-demand topics and follow from a spring event that received strong feedback.

On staff development, Dr. Schultz described recent administrator training tied to the science of reading and a series of autism and behavior-focused trainings with local partners. She said local collaborators — named included Audra Fullerton and staff connected to SDSU and community donors — are helping bring targeted training on behavior, polyvagal theory and classroom transitions for neurodivergent students, and that sessions will continue monthly next year.

Dr. Schultz also highlighted student accomplishments and external partnerships: 17 FCCLA students qualified for national leadership conference competition in July; two Brookings students (a junior and a freshman) were competing in the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio; and district leaders met with Research Park representatives to explore advanced research opportunities for students.

On testing and accountability, Dr. Schultz said this year’s testing is complete but final state report-card data for the current year will not be released until the fall. She warned the high school must develop five intentional career and workforce preparedness pathways (two are developed so far) before students register for classes next year because the state report card beginning in 2026 will score schools on career and workforce preparedness.

Board members praised the district’s partnerships and the district’s attention to implementation planning for cell-phone rules. Dr. Schultz said the administration will bring a draft policy and implementation timeline for board consideration before fall handbooks are finalized.

Speakers in this portion of the meeting included Dr. Schultz (superintendent), and references to high school administrators Mr. Stanley and Mr. Thomas who conducted student focus sessions.","Dr. Schultz told the board the high school will produce a recommended cell phone policy and implementation plan before student handbooks are distributed; she also described staff training on reading instruction, a Smart Social contract for parent resources, autism training, and student success at national competitions.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6558051,"Brookings High student council outlines spring activities, accessibility-focused events",360,610000,970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276859-6f82599ec8ec423f051afaf463e2f2b2&start=610&end=970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276859-6f82599ec8ec423f051afaf463e2f2b2/thumbnail_610000.jpg","/articles/6558051/South-Dakota/Brookings-High-student-council-outlines-spring-activities-accessibility-focused-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558051-5b8dda23e02ba953955be72e3c07f082/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412835&Signature=KINYT0dJ8keN7DrWGkUkG0FS7ExQbasPDdym6xutjIVDbiVXMNbdlv3riGz8Ts0992BfhZ-WEViE8NjTxXiV5sRVr5ebFWlm7Bx09iT5J5wHR03WtBt8Y~mYr7pB-rnUEb50a4FLwZWiJvJVDWcJd8cxEoFlIUsNYMs3EEX1fUBhneY7FZdeSQ7BVgMbv7fVFIXpxTeTVITH1CFoKUSL45I0EVlxchlhdqMVBNIptCSYquJDHxRVCv8cHWgm0hBHQ~9NnDDqmOYpMbQ3c9olfzT6uITtkNWHUp8LmiLhtm5wtPOdYSG7r0gqC4ES90lzG1tF6~UBsEo03ZmxcJfmYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brookings High School student council members presented a spring report to the Brookings School District 05-1 board, summarizing this year’s fundraisers, inclusive events and plans through the end of the school year.

The student leaders told the board they organized several fundraisers and community events, including volunteer bell-ringing for the Salvation Army, a free indoor movie night for families, a VFW pancake feed service shift, and pop-a-shot fundraising at about eight home basketball games. \"We believe that every Brookings High School student should feel welcome and included no matter the necessary accommodations,\" one presenter said, describing a sensory family formal the council and the peer-to-peer class hosted for students who may be overwhelmed by typical high-school dances.

The report noted other recurring activities: two formals (one in November and one in February) that the council plans to continue running entirely by students; a fundraising drive during Homecoming of the Arts Week for Children’s Miracle Network; and a reach-out to elementary students for an ABC-countdown helper day at Midare (Midairi) Elementary.

Looking ahead, the council said it will hold an outdoor end-of-year movie (free popcorn and lemonade), and a banquet for student council members and families on Monday, May 19 to distribute letters and certificates and show a slideshow of the year’s activities. They also plan reading-buddy visits back to Madera (sic) and to help host the 2025 senior breakfast, including handing out superlatives and collecting Bobcat merchandise for sale at upcoming sporting events.

The board asked about the students’ grade level; the presenters said they were all juniors. Board members praised the sensory formal and the students’ fundraising strategies and thanked their advisors for supporting the volunteer work.

The presentation was delivered by Clara Delbridge (treasurer), Rachel Malinky (co-president), Amelia Wendell (officer of communications) and Lauren Bortnam (secretary).","Brookings High School student council reviewed recent fundraisers and events, highlighted a disability-friendly \"sensory family formal,\" and outlined upcoming activities including an outdoor movie, a May 19 banquet, reading-buddy visits and the senior breakfast.","actionData","errors"]

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