Big Sioux Media Sports Network

Your first stop for southeast South Dakota sports!

  • L.G. Everist Advertisement
    Adam Jones Plumbing
    Dells Materials Top Banner Advertisement
    Ace Hardware Top Banner Advertisement
    Web Logos
    Grinde Seeds
    Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce Banner Advertisement
    Dells Electric Top Banner Advertisement
    Dells Nursing & Rehab Top Banner Advertisement
    Landmark Top Banner Advertisement

DRHS School Project Being Rebid

by

NewDRLogoA plan by the Dell Rapids High School to make improvements to the building will be going out for rebid in December.  Mark Aspaas of Architecture, Inc presented revised plans to the Dell Rapids School Board during their regular meeting on Monday, September 14th.

The improvement plans for the school include adding a science room addition, moving the office area location to near the front door where the current distance learning room is located, and renovating the locker rooms.  The plan was estimated to cost about $1.5 million and was put out for bids in June.  The bids came back at over $2 million.  The school board decided to reject the bids at that time and re-evaluate the plans.

Aspaas presented the board with updated plans that included $100,000 of savings from the original plan.  He also mentioned to the board that comparable projects in the area coming back with lower bids than earlier in the year.

The specifications of the project are expected to be completed in October for December bidding.  If the project moves forward after bidding, construction could potentially start in the spring.

Dell Rapids School Amends End of School Date

by

EndofSchool-2015The Dell Rapids School Board amended the last day of school for the 2014-2015 school year during their regular meeting on Monday, April 13th.  The original last day of school was scheduled for Thursday, May 21st, at 1:00 p.m.  However, the school district lost three days of school time during the year, one to weather and two due to state tournaments.

Superintendent Dr. Summer Schultz made the recommendation to make up a day and a half of the three days missed.  Her proposal was to have the last day of school be amended to Friday, May 22nd, at 3:18 p.m.  She said, “Have the kids come a full day on Thursday and Friday, instead of having the half day early release.  And then only have staff make up the contract days that following Tuesday and Wednesday after Memorial Day, so you would only be losing a day and a half of student time.  Then teachers would fulfill their contract.  We would be able to use some of our nine state training days we have coming to us with the lack of days for in-service.  We haven’t been able to use many of those.”

Schultz also told the school board that the state does not make the district count the days/hours missed due to early release because of weather emergencies.

“So your recommendation is of the three days, we make up a day and a half, which would run us up to the end of the day, full day on Friday, the 22nd, right before the Memorial Day weekend and not bring the students back after Memorial Day. I think that’s probably the most logical based on the calendar that we have, rather than trying to bring them back on Tuesday or Wednesday whether it be for a day or day and a half,” board president Tom Morris said.

The proposal passed by a 3-1 vote.

The final day of school will now be Friday, May 22nd, at 3:18 p.m.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 2/9/15

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9th, in the MS/HS DDN Room.  After the approval of the agenda, the school board will enter into two executive sessions.  After the executive sessions, the board will resume regular session.  Some of the items on the agenda include the consent agenda, discussion on the district surplus building auction, 2015-2016 calendar approval, and the administrative reports.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 12/8/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, December 8th, at 7:00 p.m. in the MS/HS DDN Room.  Some of the items on the agenda include the consent agenda, Lunchtime Solutions survey discussion, determine 2015 school board election, and the superintendent’s report.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The school board will also have two executive sessions during the evening.

The regular session meeting will be webcast.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 11/10/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10th, in the MS/HS DDN Room.  Some of the items on the agenda include approval of monthly bills, approval of district surplus, discussion of final 2014-2015 student count, approval of Haven lease agreement, and other committee reports.

The meeting will be webcast until the board enters into executive session.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 10/13/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, October 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in the MS/HS DDN Room.  Some of the items on the agenda include the approval of monthly bills, approval of open enrollment request, calendar discussion, request to extend school bus route, and the administrator/director reports.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 9/8/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8th, in the MS/HS DDN Room.  Some of the items on the agenda include the consent agenda, Haven inclement weather procedures, attendance report, discussion on dual enrollment policy work, and other committee reports.  The school board will also enter into an Executive Session during the meeting.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 8/11/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, August 11th, at 7:00 p.m. at the MS/HS DDN Room.  Some of the items on the agenda include approval of monthly bills and financial report, approval of school mascot, discussion on elementary enrollment numbers, and review of school district policies/regulations.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 7/14/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet on Monday, July 14th, in the MS/HS DDN with two full agendas.  Starting at 7:00 p.m., the school board will hold their budget hearing.  Items on this agenda include the proposed 2014-2015 budget and 5-year Capital Outlay Plan along with approval.  Immediately following the budget hearing, the school board will move into their re-organizational meeting.  Items on that agenda include the organization of the school board, an executive session, the consent agenda, appointment of school board members to committees, and review of the Dell Rapids School District policies and procedures.

The full layout of both agendas can be found by clicking here.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 6/23/14

by

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, June 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the MS/HS DDN room.  Some of the items on the agenda include approval of district surplus, approval of end-of-the-year claims, approval of mascot, consideration to extend bus route, the superintendent’s report, and other committee reports.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy