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May 5, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
School Board of Belle Fourche School District No. 9-1 Unofficial Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting
The meeting included a presentation on community and economic development in Belle Fourche. The board reviewed financial statements, claims for payment, and conflict disclosures. Student Council activities were reported, and the Budget Committee meeting was discussed. Tentative salary agreements were reached with the Belle Fourche Education Association and the administrative bargaining unit. Administrative recommendations for personnel were reviewed, including new hires and resignations. Open enrollment applications were accepted and denied. A travel request for FFA members was approved. The Annual Salary Agreement and Negotiated Agreements were ratified. SDHSAA ballots were returned with votes on various positions and amendments. Students of the Month were recognized, and new curriculum recommendations were presented. The Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 was presented, and an executive session was held to discuss legal matters, leading to authorization for settling a legal claim.
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Unofficial Minutes Of Regular School Board Meeting
The meeting included an open forum addressing volunteer concerns in the athletic department, recognition of the Activities Director, and acknowledgment of winter sports athletes. Financial statements and claims for payment were approved. Reports were given on various committee meetings (Budget, Salary, School Improvement). The board reviewed and held a first reading of revised board policies. A consent agenda was approved, covering additional compensation, personnel recommendations, contract releases, sick leave bank requests, and "Letter" recognition applications for various organizations. The board approved participation in the Associated School Boards Protective Trust Workers' Compensation Fund. Teacher and extracurricular contracts were issued for 2025-2026. A grant application was approved, and student recognitions were given. The proposed Capital Outlay budget and projects were reviewed, and committee meetings were scheduled.
Mar 31, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Unofficial Minutes of Special School Board Meeting
The meeting included personnel recommendations for hiring and resignations. The board approved an application for the ELA-SD Literacy Grant. Executive sessions were held to discuss personnel matters and marketing/pricing strategies. A decision was made to not renew a contract for the upcoming school year.
Mar 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Unofficial Minutes Of Regular School Board Meeting
The meeting included an open forum addressing concerns about supplemental educational materials, a presentation on funding resources for homebuyers and housing developments, and reports from student council, the Black Hills Educational Benefits Cooperative, and the Community Council for Education Committee. Financial statements were reviewed and approved, along with claims for payment. Personnel matters were addressed, including hiring, wage adjustments, transfers, and resignations. The board approved additional compensation for various staff members, and the rehiring of several administrators. A representative and alternate were appointed for Butte/Lawrence County equalization meetings. A food service management contract was renewed, and a decision was made to appoint an individual to fill a school board vacancy rather than holding an election. Executive sessions were held to discuss personnel matters and marketing strategies.
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