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Assistant superintendent Melissa Dickey said the district served as a client for ATEC students; the students proposed ideas and produced videos, and the board saw the top selection — an idea by Mason Duncan and a video created by Brock Anderson. The students who created the top video were not present.

Dickey said the students used archival footage and current clips to appeal to both students and parents. She suggested the district may reuse the decades theme in other communications and said she will post the video to district social media with permission and credit to the students.

Board members reacted positively and noted nostalgia in the footage. No formal board action was required beyond permission to publish the video on social channels.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 5/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","An ATEC student video selected by peers and showcased to the Aberdeen School Board highlighted historic and current school moments under the theme \"Decades of Public School Pride.\" The board approved sharing the video on district social media with student permission.","taxTitle","Aberdeen School District 06-1, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",56319,"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},6697076,"Aberdeen board hears end-of-year update on district goals; literacy plan and safety trainings highlighted",284,1156000,1440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e&start=1156&end=1440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e/thumbnail_1156000.jpg","/articles/6697076/South-Dakota/Aberdeen-board-hears-end-of-year-update-on-district-goals-literacy-plan-and-safety-trainings-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697076-6b5b22fb6bca43b70505de684a3de045/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=eATYGUli8Q81KpoGT7BG86Zp5Z0L1bAJFrPkc5-wQa16bam382iuVw79i8mQXpdIPdjCDftqEDKWJmTmzegLQUxXJsSEyoEA3AlMcb~hLryS3E2q9A97QlGPJXEtNNScVtNZTcwH9OcbwdtJnX8FoeH6i-aUDIlttqUdNnuJKLoxoxSVr0vI3WQ-DMTYyNbXXZtEFCX6aV~rokc43xjcDsDjwb48al8CBx3kjR-UYMEN9wGs5XOwLWvLL1PngiTOHutIw0mmc74~eKqu60KeABDugr7NNe1alDAwJj3qBn2uAy9fZIKbc2~PeujtWSFT5UZI~qy-ZR71A3qQf6RYxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Aberdeen School Board on May 27 received the district’s year-end update for 2024–25, covering student achievement, literacy work, curriculum alignment and safety preparations.

Assistant superintendent Melissa Dickey told the board preliminary state assessment results are unchanged from last year. The district established an elementary literacy committee and adopted a four-year literacy plan. Dickey said all elementary and preschool staff completed about a 60-hour science-of-reading professional development course incorporated across staff development days.

The board heard that the district completed a kindergarten–12 language arts curriculum review and purchased new curriculum aligned to updated state standards; initial training for teachers began the day after school ended.

Career and technical education and work-based learning also expanded this year. District staff reported growth in high school internship and job-shadowing participation from 59 students and 49 training sites in quarter 1 to 88 students and 76 sites by year’s end.

On safety, the district reported all schools submitted required documentation for tornado, fire and safety drills and completed new building audits listing shut-off locations and emergency contacts. The district has completed mandatory safe-schools training and conducted ALICE active-shooter trainings twice this year; district staff thanked Officer Olsen and Officer Kernan for scheduling and follow-up. New educational assistants completed Mental Health First Aid training, and staff received training on recognizing and responding to scams.

Board discussion included staff reaction to the science-of-reading training and the district’s plan to continue and to seek state-developed training courses through local institutions. No board action was required; the report was informational.

The meeting later moved into executive session on a separate motion.","The Aberdeen School Board received the 2024–25 year-end goals update covering student achievement, a new four-year elementary literacy plan, science-of-reading professional development, curriculum review, growth in internships, and completion of safety drills and ALICE trainings.",{"_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},6697081,"Aberdeen staff complete 14-week wellness challenge; nearly 500 employees participated",230,775000,1005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e&start=775&end=1005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e/thumbnail_775000.jpg","/articles/6697081/South-Dakota/Aberdeen-staff-complete-14-week-wellness-challenge-nearly-500-employees-participated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697081-36bbccec525c19769fe22e82b15edb0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=UIifmvS6iEySZpYuJQ9Mhk8izlM-1xbtOWz-nSn2YxPEoXzbxE5zyqKbbzKcyuGE1hZlIlKM1s~FFazXhUwrVpF2q2c6NR0IYAU3jsTFx866ddKN3l9DdaJSh80~cMQBZVwakTkM5uW~ENYxapQ2tbLaKVvpYyRUyuxLLsh9pF8mxPvPb6xZ38DbcnYcISRnl4v~BoKq2fPuFxbtYY5xy8SiszdTD~pMCZ~Wr72L6BpehJp7mF9D8x3sZsQTxfM-Yi27vszxz9tWVk9wGf624kEUwMT7CPPt~~cGL~k~RxqOWj5CFvZLcUCRzV5qdAYquWAewN35eLidB-8r4WoYpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Aberdeen School District’s staff wellness challenge concluded this spring with broad participation across district sites, the board heard Tuesday.

Assistant superintendent Melissa Dickey reported the “race to summer” challenge ran 14 weeks and rotated seven wellness topics including water intake, exercise, sleep, healthy eating, gratitude and mindfulness. District officials said 490 employees participated weekly across 10 locations: nine schools and the district technology center.

The program used an honor system for weekly points and culminated in an in-person event on the final day of school, May 20. Because of rain, organizers moved the event into a gym; about 240 people attended. District staff thanked local businesses and the foundation for donated prizes.

Organizers credited Brenda Heinert with creating traveling trophies for weekly winners. The district named Neecee Lee the overall champion and Mike Miller earned the spirit award.

Board members discussed repeating the challenge in future years, possibly expanding it to students. “We did have some good feedback from people. I think we will definitely try it again,” one staff presenter said.

No formal action was required; the report was presented as part of routine updates to the board.","Aberdeen School District staff ran a 14-week wellness challenge this year with 490 employees participating across nine schools and district sites; the culminating event drew about 240 people and winners included Neecee Lee and Mike Miller.",{"_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},6697086,"Aberdeen counselor Ashley Seeklander honored as South Dakota Counselor of the Year",332,97000,429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e&start=97&end=429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e/thumbnail_97000.jpg","/articles/6697086/South-Dakota/Aberdeen-counselor-Ashley-Seeklander-honored-as-South-Dakota-Counselor-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697086-767e1cdc91df309480eb77eaefbba64f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=dadqTZPrmeL~5xfRBXM9cFLMU3sLPBsOjpvshsXs7B1GYUVOILtIhjLWfK1LRb5apu1WglHWjDeXVqtqLgDFb3RUZMGNGoW1fsxYVbrPWoKDXilZRv1cxnF5LQ2x5ktjOREumZ2km8lyfbaIQ-VWzx9z~Jt98zvrzWO0G1ng2Jz60GixHantZ2babuQ5JrJ9pXPBm14cp0MzXCCLUAxiBbZYQysS2VHXJ2v0CWLXzHmHxe7kABxjYLX2rM0Sme6jn0uIjtcZFVLVzR1k2g658EqnwJMzE-G0tqv1dd5pAHlKed9suQ4BwJ6166Xp8~7G-1H4AG3J~5Q-sWvVytesTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ashley Seeklander, a school counselor at Lincoln Elementary, was recognized Tuesday by the Aberdeen School Board after being named South Dakota Counselor of the Year.

Board members introduced Seeklander at the May 27 meeting and played a short video highlighting her work. Colleagues praised her involvement with students, staff and parents and noted her role organizing the building’s SAT team and supporting local agencies that serve students.

Seeklander said the honor took her by surprise. “It came as a tremendous surprise. I was not expecting it at all,” she told the board.

Board members and staff described Seeklander as a strong communicator and a team player who supports students with sensory breaks and organizes routines such as greeting students each morning. The board acknowledged her local, state and national engagement on behalf of students.

The recognition was presented as a \"good news\" item near the start of the meeting; no formal board action was required.

The board meeting continued with routine business after the presentation.","Ashley Seeklander, a school counselor at Lincoln Elementary in Aberdeen School District 06-1, was recognized at the May 27 school board meeting after being named South Dakota Counselor of the Year; colleagues praised her student advocacy and teamwork.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6697067,"Board approves agenda and consent items, then moves into executive session",1126,430000,1556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e&start=430&end=1556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524826-637012d9f6dbc5d5c116bed4e44e623e/thumbnail_430000.jpg","/articles/6697067/South-Dakota/Board-approves-agenda-and-consent-items-then-moves-into-executive-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697067-00f7320298fe49e6e796e3865186bcb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148437&Signature=QDG4bKZuAq4qmdQXQ8Gdwf7IIhaMmvk7viFR6ylRetm3DTyuhQ4PZVTxG-hSrEwE~N2O6MNIJ1wam1kE0S37jKMZe5YmzQuz2bsfSFR~SsIhhtJz3YQr5~kA29fzjzo0M~iAGC9LqdPl02FmbRiE7kBjuUIR4HaiJhu6Nsw0TwMtVHgKbM2b433HhD8rSUz97KvVx3T88xc2QzSrn~W9FW11PVW~zgEo8sNCirpn1WzZBywfdj7h-bTmpq10JdJM67BHd7zAGUVCd6NpXZ-vQItPDkKn7814J86eZK8BQ-hpVJFP6VlhQslmInmD5Epl9N7fz5CxTYu2Vqs1p2E7DQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Aberdeen School Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by voice votes at the start of its May 27 meeting and later voted to move into executive session.

When the board called for a motion to approve the agenda, members seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote.

The board then discussed the consent agenda. A board member asked whether Marty Morlock, the new assistant principal at one building, had previously taught in the district; the board clarified he was from outside the district. A question also arose about a PTA donation from Mike Miller with no designation; staff said donations are sometimes considered for student lunch accounts but designation for this donation was not specified in the discussion. The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Olson and a second by Sharp; the board approved the consent items by voice vote.

Later in the meeting a motion to move into executive session carried after a motion by Sharp and a second by Olson; the board announced it was in executive session.

All three actions were handled by voice votes; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the meeting transcript.","On May 27 the Aberdeen School Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by voice votes and later approved a motion to enter executive session; the consent agenda included personnel items and donations.","actionData","errors"]

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Students produce district video: ATEC project showcases "Decades of Public School Pride"

Aberdeen board hears end-of-year update on district goals; literacy plan and safety trainings highlighted

Aberdeen staff complete 14-week wellness challenge; nearly 500 employees participated

Aberdeen counselor Ashley Seeklander honored as South Dakota Counselor of the Year

Board approves agenda and consent items, then moves into executive session