Board advances first reading of revised paid‑holidays policy after split on Juneteenth
September 11, 2026 | Webster Area 18-5, School Districts, South Dakota
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The board considered a revision to the policy governing paid holidays for 12‑month classified employees and discussed which federal and other holidays to include.
One member said he was not in favor of formally recognizing Juneteenth in district policy, arguing it is not recognized by the state. "It is recognized as a federal highway holiday, but it is not recognized in South Dakota," the member said. Others said informal recognition had worked and that formal adoption could constrain the calendar; the board recorded three in favor, two opposed, and agreed to proceed to a second reading rather than adopt the policy that night.
One member said he was not in favor of formally recognizing Juneteenth in district policy, arguing it is not recognized by the state. "It is recognized as a federal highway holiday, but it is not recognized in South Dakota," the member said. Others said informal recognition had worked and that formal adoption could constrain the calendar; the board recorded three in favor, two opposed, and agreed to proceed to a second reading rather than adopt the policy that night.
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