Board members report on policy work, foundation fundraising, housing paths and Bishop Dudley visit

During the work session following the security briefing, board members provided several routine committee updates and community reports.

Board member Gail gave an update on the STC policy committee, saying the group is converting policy coding from NEPN/NEPAN to a numerical system and that many revisions have been discussed; the social media and acceptable use policy (STC 10 11) has generated significant debate and some items will proceed for one or two readings depending on legal references.

An Associated School Boards of South Dakota meeting was summarized; attendees distilled legislative priorities down to about 10 positions the organization will promote this year. Accessible‑housing committee members reported progress on a path project near Marcela Lobel Elementary School with hoped‑for completion by summer 2026 and noted traffic concerns around 6th and Lewis and Terry Redlin.

The Education Foundation set a fundraising target of $515,000 for 2026, a roughly 3% increase over 2025. Gail also recounted a tour of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House where staff praised the district’s McKinney‑Vento team for assisting 90 children this school year; board members expressed appreciation for district staff work on homelessness supports.

These items were presented as informational updates; no formal board actions were recorded on these topics during the session, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.