2026 School Board Candidate Forum

Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · May 6, 2026

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Opening and forum rules

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Moderator Lisa Sanderson (League of Women Voters) opened the candidate forum, explained format and timing rules, invited audience questions on note cards, and thanked Sioux Falls School District for hosting at the Instructional Planning Center.

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Six candidates for the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 school board outlined competing priorities at a League of Women Voters forum: disputes over budget opt-outs and literacy policy dominated debate, while candidates agreed on the need to address artificial intelligence and community engagement ahead of the June 2 election.

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