Gov. Rounds names S.D. Native American Education Advisory Council

Governor Mike Rounds announced the creation of a new advisory council focused on education in South Dakota’s nine Native American reservations.

“We are working hard to improve the educational process statewide,” Rounds said.  “Our efforts cannot stop at the reservation boundaries.”

The council will have the responsibility of advising the S.D. Department of Education (DOE) in the following areas:  

• Assisting in the identification of education needs and issues;
• Recommending and assisting in implementation of policies and programs to address these identified needs;
• Assisting in planning for the annual Native American Education Summit;
• Identifying and promoting statewide programs that work in Native American education;
• Identifying ways to implement the goals and initiatives mandated by the No Child Left Behind legislation.

The following individuals will serve on the council: Lowell Amiotte, Joe Ashley, Lorenzo “Junior” Bettelyoun, Lionel Bordeaux, Dr. Richard Bordeaux, Dr. Roger Bordeaux, Lisa Cook, Dr. John Derby, Dr. Cheri Farlee, Dr. Tad Perry, Sherry Red Owl, Codi Russell, Ella Rae Stone, Jess Taken Alive, Maurice Twiss, Kim Winkelman, Luke Yellow Robe, and Dr. Art Zimiga.