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Votes recorded during the meeting included:

- Approval of minutes for the meeting held June 18, 2025. Motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.
- Amendment to the agenda to pull item 12 (CST 7.14 Tobacco Creek College policy) for further discussion. Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
- Approval of the agenda as amended. Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
- Approval of the consent agenda (items A–D). Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
- Approval of revised policies and regulations listed under agenda item 11 (minor edits such as grammar, gender‑neutral pronouns and clarifications). Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; board discussed one borrowing/bid threshold dollar amount of $10,000,000 referenced in policy language and confirmed it aligns with legal requirements.
- Acknowledgment motions for the Build Dakota report and the Finance report; both motions were seconded and passed by voice vote.

Where the meeting transcript records voice votes, the record shows unanimous \"aye\" responses; exact counts were not specified on the record.

All procedural motions referenced above were moved, seconded, and approved by voice votes as noted in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Southeast Tech School Board Meeting 7-16-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Southeast Technical College Board approved minutes, an agenda amendment, a consent agenda, routine policy revisions, and acknowledged reports; votes were by voice and passed as recorded in the meeting.","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},6517190,"Southeast Tech board approves first reading of weapons and drug‑free workplace policies after state law changes",291,2829000,3120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420006-3f9c81c3534cb4571e4ed114455c1cba&start=2829&end=3120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420006-3f9c81c3534cb4571e4ed114455c1cba/thumbnail_2829000.jpg","/articles/6517190/South-Dakota/Southeast-Tech-board-approves-first-reading-of-weapons-and-drugfree-workplace-policies-after-state-law-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517190-f0b3fc9af331e6e865f6fe07feb0d41c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775234&Signature=ZFh~IcJ-FwcnMik9uPwhzgHvKDQONrII9CjzTAeurWhOmj7~esbAYwXYZiGw~XT25OVGAe2Io8y9B31zOGk2zM2x21ttVm7X7rpFA-Ab2tI-mjHk~H0iW7agxZXlLW-8m5LiQN7pEtTqc~qS4nU2YTra83qi3P0ozYnLVnOaU2YyjQxcclwq1-ubrEhf~P6fSJIVNVBszWs8pxKLDWLMmiS77~qs5WxeAAC66bbxTSuKstYX6NftbhuYl03~HZhJ~n0S2hLzmUsidqlWByFLzNEx3nNsdUW8BtAGaDfuEzPD4fbQaEkbiHv81HBSRkFgJ6Tm8qbtlokV-Ub31VKnBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jim Larson, the college’s compliance coordinator and Title IX coordinator, presented proposed revisions to campus policies in response to recent state legislation and a Board of Technical Education directive to harmonize technical college policies statewide.

Larson told the board South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 13‑39‑43 and 13‑39‑44 prevent the college from imposing campus‑wide prohibitions on concealed pistols, stun guns and pepper spray as defined by state law, but the statutes allow the college to designate specific restricted areas.

\"In the last state legislation, they passed a new law, SDCL 13 dash 39 43 and 44, where it said anyone I'm working under the board of tech in could not restrict, concealed carry of pistols. Cannot restrict stun guns as defined by state law. It cannot restrict pepper spray, mace, or chemical agents as defined by state law,\" Larson said.

Larson and board members discussed how the college will identify and mark restricted spaces. Larson said the college and its security staff have identified specific program areas such as welding labs (because of gases and materials) that will be restricted and that signage will be posted outside restricted rooms.

On the drug‑and‑alcohol policy, Larson said the committee combined alcohol into a single drug‑free workplace policy and will withdraw the college’s separate alcohol policy if the consolidated policy is adopted at second reading.

Board members asked whether the policy restricts every weapon the statute allows institutions to restrict; Larson said it does and that the list aligns with state law. The board also asked how the list of restricted rooms was developed; Larson said the college worked with the Board of Technical Education and campus security to develop the list and that the statute outlines the types of rooms that may be restricted.

The board moved to approve the first reading of the weapons‑on‑campus policy (Southeast Tech 4.504) and the drug‑free workplace policy (7.11); both first readings were seconded and passed by voice vote.","The board approved first readings of a weapons‑on‑campus policy and a consolidated drug‑and‑alcohol workplace policy after staff said state law (SDCL 13‑39‑43 and 13‑39‑44) limits campus‑wide restrictions on concealed pistols, stun guns and chemical agents but allows restricted areas such as welding labs.",{"_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},6517195,"Southeast Tech finance report shows $29.6M in revenues to date and strong HLC composite index",598,1733000,2331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420006-3f9c81c3534cb4571e4ed114455c1cba&start=1733&end=2331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420006-3f9c81c3534cb4571e4ed114455c1cba/thumbnail_1733000.jpg","/articles/6517195/South-Dakota/Southeast-Tech-finance-report-shows-296M-in-revenues-to-date-and-strong-HLC-composite-index","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517195-02c25985718228785723340d7a0afece/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775234&Signature=giYQP~JzX2iIvAWanNW6DvnQJD8wca7OlR-XkaZhMbPDfKOVC664M-4rRo8NelEI-WFvRvhUD~3d716KflvryGNRzB6sFlqiNf3mokbu7gtVDWPOAkujfPa26X4mwtUrN18LCo2Iv-0tp-GYO~oCfxQ1oWqgfnh97Wm12YcS6TDM7dzAmjcFeFTbLNBdjdgiglCguH7z~Poh~OpKYZShmIYVNBsihcipfhtzmYYohHIXrAX3TbMsQvojB6SShedhDZo8I1U05wQPUwLYr6xlNP6-Tx~9A8kOZHR4j51zk~gTczalwsLOT1bzMDqGiegYzKJFc2qKAEe2M7WEJoR3cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Christine Goldsmith, vice president of finance for Southeast Technical College, presented the board with a year‑to‑date financial summary showing roughly $29.6 million in revenues recorded through May and noted that year‑to‑date expenditures totaled about $31.3 million, producing a net outflow the college expected to cover with fund balance as part of normal seasonality.

\"The college had, 29,600,000 of monies that had come in,\" Goldsmith said, adding that tuition and fees represent just under half of that total, state funds about one‑third and federal funds around 2 percent.

Goldsmith told the board the reported figures reflect 92 percent of the fiscal year to date as of the end of May and said a lag in recording some federal reimbursements (notably Perkins funds) accounts for differences between budgeted and actual federal revenue recognized so far.

On expenditures, Goldsmith said instructional services account for the largest share of spending and that several positions slower to fill created some temporary savings.

Goldsmith also reviewed the college's composite financial index (CFI), a measure used by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to compare institutions’ financial strength. She said Southeast Tech’s CFI has ranged from roughly 2.7 to near 4.5 in recent years and described the HLC \"in the zone\" threshold as 1.1 or higher.

Board members and a peer reviewer on the board noted that a CFI near 4.6 indicates solid financial strength but cautioned that excessively high cash reserves can raise questions about whether the institution is investing appropriately in students.

The board moved to acknowledge Goldsmith’s report; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.","Vice President of Finance Christine Goldsmith reported year‑to‑date revenues of about $29.6 million, explained a small net outflow and fund‑balance dynamics, and reviewed the college’s Higher Learning Commission composite financial index.",{"_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},6517199,"Southeast Tech reports growth in Build Dakota scholarships; cohort 11 awards 172 scholarships",386,1058000,1444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420006-3f9c81c3534cb4571e4ed114455c1cba&start=1058&end=1444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420006-3f9c81c3534cb4571e4ed114455c1cba/thumbnail_1058000.jpg","/articles/6517199/South-Dakota/Southeast-Tech-reports-growth-in-Build-Dakota-scholarships-cohort-11-awards-172-scholarships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517199-773891ae57c7df1306778b6917502176/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775234&Signature=o6-XzYrRzGO9e0QWTObPeVUv86-mBqCqEUmV65w0C5FTMviCTdje0MwbCoJwXDUM8LcCFGAVN1S2TwFsQfYXcm7yfX5KJNG-MGWbnzS8O-c6kt1lL9yz-EfJPxtTbMHbUIWdvRkP6i6n9IPJeH4JuMhe3vNgXzqJ0onjWM6-70vD2uzdwBN-ni3IpjNYLwMCpR0irNB~xKluh9Vaa-KxtOWkaU92kAt4Vf~M5qB0yUZsnI3AgXyPqUIzH~bz1G-7b41lhnPKU6VboIQKe2QUd-M9PEG42Wj66Z5X89UzgTXh2Smzbtd4iPJQmjqeRC-wnI6YBt8baekyIkzj6MZOHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kelly Regotsky, Build Dakota coordinator at Southeast Technical College, told the college board the program awarded 172 scholarships for cohort 11 with 61 industry partners and that applications rose to 499 for the most recent cycle.

\"Cohort 11 is launching for the 25‑26, and we saw an increase to 499 applications, and we were able to award a 172 scholarships with 61 industry partners,\" Regotsky said.

The scholarship program pairs students with sponsoring employers who interview and select recipients. Regotsky described a signing day event and continued advising and support for scholars while enrolled at Southeast Tech.

\"Once they get to campus, we really want them to know they have individualized specialized support,\" Regotsky said, noting Build Dakota students receive regular check‑ins from a student success advisor and a tailored student success seminar.

Board members and staff highlighted student stories presented during the signing day. Regotsky described two students the board heard about: Noah Kickharper, a second‑year land surveying student who proactively secured sponsor support, and Kayla, an electrician program graduate who Regotsky said was the first in her family to complete college.

The program requires students who accept Build Dakota scholarships to work for their sponsoring employer for three years after graduation, Regotsky said. For cohort 11, Regotsky reported the Build Dakota scholarship fund total at about $1.94 million and said industry partner contributions were roughly $1.7 million to $1.8 million.

The board discussed an early childhood track newly added for cohort 11. Regotsky said the city of Sioux Falls helped offset a $10,000 sponsorship fee so eight local day‑care centers could sponsor nine early childhood students this fall.

Board member Gail, responding after the report, said attending signing day was an emotional experience. \"It was quite an impressive program,\" she said.

The board moved to acknowledge Regotsky's report; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The Build Dakota presentation included details on the application timeline: employers sign intent October–December; students apply January 1–March 31; employers review and interview applicants during that period. Regotsky also described post‑award supports such as regular advisor check‑ins and a tailored student success seminar intended to help scholars balance sponsored work and coursework.

The board did not take further formal action on program changes at the meeting.","Southeast Technical College reported an increase in Build Dakota applications and awards for cohort 11, with 172 scholarships awarded and 61 industry partners; the program includes a three‑year post‑graduation employment commitment to sponsoring employers.","actionData","errors"]

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