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Yankton School District 63-3 board votes to terminate teacher Caitlin Ladwick’s contract
Summary
The Yankton School District 63‑3 board voted unanimously after executive session to adopt Superintendent Dr. Wayne Bridal’s recommendation to terminate the teaching contract of Caitlin Ladwick, citing unprofessional conduct, gross immorality and violations of the district—s professional boundaries policy under South Dakota law.
At a regular meeting, the Yankton School District 63‑3 board voted unanimously to terminate the teaching contract of Caitlin Ladwick after moving into executive session and adopting Superintendent Dr. Wayne Bridal—s recommendation under South Dakota Codified Law 13-43-6.1.
The action followed an executive session called under South Dakota Codified Law 1-25-2(1). When the board returned to open session the board chair invited motions; a board member moved to adopt the superintendent—s recommendation to terminate Ladwick—s contract, citing "actions constituting unprofessional conduct and gross immorality and violations of the Yankton School District's professional boundaries policy." The motion was seconded and approved on a roll-call vote.
Roll-call votes recorded in the meeting transcript show board members Mueller, Grant, Frick, Shield and Greenway voting yes. The board had a quorum with all members present. The meeting record does not include further details about the specific allegations, disciplinary findings, any administrative hearing, or an effective date for the termination; those details were not specified at the meeting.
The board moved into executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(1) and the chair said the board anticipated action coming out of that session. After the vote on the superintendent—s recommendation the meeting proceeded to adjournment.
The district did not provide additional details about the reasons for the personnel action or next steps during the open meeting. The transcript does not record any public comment or extended discussion on the matter in open session.
