SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Community Events Center- Janklow Room
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. Old Business
B-1 Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the Financial Reports
Approval of payment of Accounts Payable for June 2026
Approval to Transfer Money
Approval to approve Supplemental Budget
B-2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate; and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. (An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion; and, only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.)
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
- Supt. Krogman will update the Board and Public on Open Meeting Policies and Procedures
NEW BUSINESS
B-4 Appoint Stan Knispel to the school board (one-year term) B-8 Nominate/Elect Vice-Chairman
B-5 Signing of Oath of Office B-9 Custodian of Accounts
B-6-7 Nominate/Elect Chairman B-10-13 Conflict of Interests
B-14 Consolidated Application
C. Budget Hearing
C-1 Approve the 2026-27 Budget
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Approve – 2026-27 Parent/Student Handbook D-22 Travel Requests
D-2 Pay Bills D-23 Event Worker Pay
D-3 Time, date, and Place for Meetings D-24 Facility Rental Fees
D-4 Set Travel and Per Diem for Board D-25 SPED Comprehensive Plan
D-5-6 Board Committees
D-7-21 Adopt Standing Board Authorizations/Routine Business
E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
- Facilities and HR Updates
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 (1) as needed
This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
The SDHSAA Summer Moratorium is from July 1 to July 7. This is a time period restricting access to White River athletic facilities, including the weight room. Please see the SDHSSA rules below. SDHSAA Moratorium Rules: a. From July 1 - July 7 annually, no contact may take place between student-athletes and their coaches. This period shall be known as the summer “moratorium.” This restriction on activity includes any team contact, individual contact, private lesson, open gym or other situation wherein coaches will interact with student-athletes in an activity setting for any SDHSAA-Sanctioned Activity wherein coaching, guidance or supervision is provided. b. Coaches must abstain from any activity with their student-athletes during this time that could fall under the auspices as previously listed in this section. i. Clarification One – Coaches cannot schedule any team activity for their players, including camp participation, open gyms, conditioning programs or outside entities providing instruction, during the moratorium period. ii. Clarification Two – Coaches must make every attempt to not participate in any situation that could fall under the definitions as listed previously in this section. iii. Clarification Three – Coaches and Schools must refrain from allowing non-school personnel access to facilities, equipment or resources during the moratorium.
WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 47-1
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
JUNE 8, 2026, at 6:30 pm
COMMUNITY EVENTS CENTER – JANKLOW ROOM
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate, and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion, and only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
C. ROUTINES--BUSINESS
C-1 Approve Minutes, Financial Reports, Payment of Bills, Accrue Salaries and Benefits for FY 26
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Principals’/AD Reports
D-2 Travel Requests: Louie Krogman, SDSSA Summer Conference, July 19-22 at Oacoma
D-3 Approve 2026-27 school board meeting calendar
D-4 Second Reading of the proposed Board Policy Updates
D-5 Approve and adopt Board Policy Updates
D-6 Second Reading of proposed amendments to the Teacher Handbook (Teacher Evaluation Tool)
D-7 Approve and adopt amendments to the Teacher Handbook (Teacher Evaluation Tool)
D-8 Approve Strategic Plan
E SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Facilities, Human Resources, District Data Updates
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2[1] for personnel
- This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
Tigers golf will compete in the Region 6B tourney today at Hart Ranch, tourney will start at 11:00 am (central).
You can follow live on golf genius GGID: BG26R6B
Good luck Tigers!
High school track will compete in the Eagle Qualifier today at Wall. Field events will start at 1:00 pm (central), running events at 2:00 pm (central).
Good luck Tigers!
REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day of school of the 2025-26 school year. School will dismiss at 12:30 pm. We hope you all have a fun and safe summer break! Go Tigers!
Friday, May 22
1:00-4:00 pm
WREL Library
PK-2nd Grade will begin at 1:00 pm
3rd-5th Grade will begin at 2:00 pm
Have a great day. Go Tigers!