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Key outcomes approved by the board:

- Approval of the meeting agenda (motion by Mark; second by Mike). The board voted in favor and the motion passed.

- Approval of the consent agenda (minutes from March 10, listed resignations and new hires, open enrollment and bills). Motion passed (first by Carol; second by Jacob). Resignations listed in the record included Taylor Klein (SLPA), Shereen Algaram (SLP), Casey Thurston (nurse), Lindsay Goggin (head debate coach) and Royce Miller (middle school title math). New hires recorded included Sarah Savon (middle school counselor), Joy Nelson (assistant football coach) and Elizabeth Sykes (high school science).

- Approval of multiple new-business items (brought as items A–G in the packet) in a single omnibus motion (motion by Mark; second by Carol). Items included: (A) school facility lease agreement (Vermillion Community Theatre use of the high school theater for a summer production of Shrek, May 27–July 20); (B) health insurance rates for the 2025–26 school year (noted as a 1% increase); (C) FY25 budget supplement No. 2 (highlights included an $80,000 increase in property insurance and roughly $120,000 in special education increases tied to out-of-district placements and transportation); (D) a bus contract with Harlow School Bus (multi-year); (E) approval to place outdoor learning spaces on district campuses as presented; (F) policy 1002 addressing fingerprint-based criminal history record checks (board agreed to proceed with a first reading and review); (G) teacher and classified staff of the year awards and associated monetary awards. The omnibus motion carried.

- Recognition of the Vermillion Education Association (VEA) as the classified bargaining representative for paraprofessionals, secretaries and librarians (motion by Mark; second by Mike). The board approved formal recognition and directed staff to reach out to schedule negotiations.

- Approval of the financial report and related funds (motion first by Jacob; second by Mark). The board voted to approve the financials and will present a preliminary budget draft at the May meeting.

- Motion to enter executive session under South Dakota Codified Law 1-25-24 and 1-25-21 (motion by Mark; second by Jacob). The motion passed and the board entered executive session.

Where vote tallies were not recorded by name in the transcript, the board used a voice vote and the chair recorded motions as passed; the transcript records \"all those in favor say aye\" with the motion passing in each instance. Several motions (for example the omnibus A–G motion) were described as carrying unanimously by voice vote.

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Teachers said an increase in students with individualized education plans, 504 plans and classroom behavior incidents has reduced instructional time and that a smaller class size or an extra section would help address those needs. The letter and presenters noted some grade-level enrollments and class-size context: third grade has 93 students, fourth grade 104 and fifth grade 94; second grade preliminary roundup was reported at 97. Teachers said some classrooms have grown to 27–28 students and that historically the district has fluctuated between four and five sections in lower grades.

The group described supports already in place — behavior specialists, aides and incentive programs — but said those measures are not a substitute for smaller class sizes. Teachers argued that smaller sections would benefit all students by allowing more individualized attention and reducing behavioral disruptions. They asked the board to consider adding a fifth section to the affected grades.

Board members said the finance committee will review data and that staff and principals can provide additional information to inform a decision about staffing and budget trade-offs. No formal board action was taken at the meeting; trustees said they will gather further data, including anticipated costs and enrollment trends, for future consideration.

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Severson said the program currently has 23 students on the roster. She said JAG’s model services include academic remediation, career exploration, community service, employability skills training, field trips and work-based learning. Severson said the program spends most of its classroom time on employability skills and that she will follow up with seniors for one year after they graduate to track outcomes and offer continued support.

Severson outlined recent student experiences: four students visited the state Capitol in February, 17 students attended a large career fair in Sioux Falls, and 12 students attended a career development conference in Mitchell (eight students participated in a competitive “knowledge bowl”). She also said five students submitted applications for local jobs after a mock-interview event and two of those students are now employed.

The board asked about program funding and capacity. Severson said the program is supported by a “1,003 grant” for four years. After consulting with staff, she said an enrollment target of 30–35 students would be reasonable for the high school and that the program could expand to about 50 students if necessary.

Severson said she has connected with other JAG specialists and mentors in South Dakota and Iowa for professional development and program practices. Board members praised the follow-up work planned for graduates and asked staff to continue developing community partnerships and enrollment outreach.

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The presentation said the challenge involved roughly 1,600 students, about 300 staff members and two rounds of judging: 46 volunteer judges in the first round and 45 more at a final event held at the Sanford Coyotes Sports Center. District presenters said their top 12 projects will be placed on district campuses this summer as money and vendor help allow.

District leaders said volunteers and local businesses have offered to help install the features, which include reading nooks, gazebos and shade structures. The board approved the placement request as part of a group vote on April 14. Superintendent Doctor Elvey and staff told the board they will finalize which components go on which campus and coordinate vendors and dollars so installation can occur over the summer, with the goal of having the work complete before students return in the fall.

Presenters also announced the Magnificent Mentor Award, created to recognize students who took on responsibility, modeled collaboration and demonstrated enthusiasm during the program. Organizers said 46 teachers submitted nominations and the list includes 99 student names from first grade through 12th grade; certificates and small vouchers for ice cream or pizza will be distributed.

In related news, the presenters said a delegation from Oulu, Finland — two teachers and four students from a school the district previously visited — will come to Vermillion May 2–9 under a transatlantic grant focused on indigenous perspectives (the Finnish delegation referenced the Sami population). The visitors will attend classroom visits, a social evening, and a short tour of regional sites including the Black Hills and Crazy Horse. Presenters said the Finns plan collaborative classroom activities and will produce a commemorative knitted “tanager” sock while in Vermillion.

Board members emphasized that final placement of project components will depend on funding, vendor schedules and site selection; district staff said they will work with campus administrators to choose appropriate locations (noting they do not want to place structures on new irrigation). Vendors and some local landscapers have volunteered to assist with construction and installation. The district said some materials have been purchased and other pieces will be constructed this summer.

The presentation credited about a dozen volunteers and community members by name for ongoing support and listed a number of internal staff who coordinated the challenge. Board members thanked organizers and attendees and indicated staff will return with implementation details and budget implications for the chosen installations.

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Board approves agenda, consent items, several new contracts and policies; recognizes bargaining unit

Third–fifth grade teachers ask board to add classroom to reduce class sizes and support students with behavior/IEP needs

New JAG class at VHS enrolls 23 students; specialist outlines program activities and four-year grant

Vermillion schools to place student-designed outdoor learning spaces; Finnish teachers and students to visit in May