May 15, 2017


Agenda Item 1
Subject: Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
Agenda Item 2
Subject: Adoption of May 15, 2017 Agenda
Agenda Item 3
Subject: Approval of Minutes March 29, 2017 Minutes
Agenda Item 4
Subject: - Conflict Disclosures (SDCL 3-23-2) Background: Standing agenda item to review potential conflicts of interest as defined by 2016 HB 1214.
Agenda Item 5
Subject: Board of Regents (BOR) report – Dr. Paul Turman, BOR
Background: Overview of the College Application Campaign activities and an overview of the current collaboration with the DOE on a proactive admission program. BOR obtained a grant from the Lumina Foundation and will partner with the DOE on a number of activities.
Agenda Item 6
Subject: Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan update– Laura Scheibe, DOE Background: Update of the state plan required under ESSA.
Agenda Item 7
Subject: Praxis Score Scale Changes – Carla Leingang, Abby Javurek-Humig, DOE Background: During meetings with stakeholders, the Department has validated and set recommended cut scores for state-designated tests which will be used for the purpose of educator certifications. These tests and cut scores will be presented to the Board for approval.
Agenda Item 8
Subject: Public Hearing Standards - Career and Technical Education: Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications, Finance, Health Science, Human Services, and Manufacturing - Erin Larsen, DOE