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Board members discussed circulating rumors that third parties could access student photos taken by Lifetouch, with the chair saying the district’s review found those claims "were not true" and asking staff to research local photographer alternatives before July.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
At a regular meeting, the Todd County School District 66-1 board approved the consent agenda, voted to enter executive session under South Dakota law for personnel matters, and heard member reports on a legislative visit that included debate over a cell-phone bill and possible state increases to education funding.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
Architects reported a November 2024 needs assessment estimating about $10,000,000 in mechanical, electrical and safety upgrades at the high school and recommended a master plan and phased work; trustees discussed contingency, timelines and the option to build new.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
The Todd County School Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved multiple consent items (with one recusal and one abstention), and voted to enter executive session under South Dakota personnel law to discuss a personnel matter.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
The board publicly recognized student Beckett Walkling for a perfect score on the 2025 South Dakota math assessment, heard updates on attendance, the literacy grant and building planning, and approved policy changes tied to criminal background checks and ESSER procurement compliance.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
The Todd County School District 66-1 board approved a donation to send student Vidalia Baker to the "Congress of Future Magical Years." The motion was moved by Amanda, seconded by Chris, and members voiced assent; the donation amount and funding source were not specified in the transcript.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
During item 2.2 the board publicly thanked Todd County staff presenters for their contributions to an Ed camp. The recognition was an acknowledgement with no formal action recorded.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
During the Nov. 24 meeting, the Todd County School District 66-1 board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the consent agenda, accepted a policy update on the school-year calendar and noted an executive session to discuss safety under SDCL 12524 and SDCL 12526; approvals were by voice vote with no roll-call tallies provided.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
At the Nov. 24 meeting of Todd County School District 66-1, the superintendent announced a student hearing on Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. and a facilities-focused work session on Dec. 11; the board also received routine updates about upcoming Ed Camp events.
South Dakota / School Districts / Todd County School District 66-1
At the Nov. 24 meeting, a board discussion clarified that publishing employee salaries is a state requirement; the board said the district posts the information as an addendum to minutes and runs it in the newspaper annually.