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Board of Education
approves TCAP rules
The South Dakota Board of Education put its stamp of approval on
the proposed rules for the new Teacher Compensation Assistance
Program at a special meeting May 3. TCAP is a major component of
the education funding package approved by the 2007 Legislature.
Tracking childhood obesity
Last school year, 33.8 percent of South Dakota’s students were
considered overweight or at risk for being overweight. Tracking
these trends is crucial to the fight against obesity, and
schools play a critical role in the process. Learn how you can
help.
CTE grants now available
The grant application process for $1.5 million in career and
technical education funds is now open. The 2007 Legislature
appropriated the $1.5 million for secondary CTE projects, a
$500,000 increase over last year’s funding.
QZAB may finance facility repairs,
new equipment and more
The South Dakota Department of Education announces that it has
$1.8 million in Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) authority.
Public school districts may apply for up to $250,000 in QZAB
authority for its eligible school(s) during the current
allocation cycle.
Teacher Leadership Conference set
for September
Governor Rounds’ 2007 Teacher Leadership Conference will be held
Sept. 16-18 in Pierre. Plan now to send a team from your
district!
Recognize outstanding and retiring
bus drivers
Each year, the South Dakota School Transportation Association
recognizes one Bus Driver of the Year. This year’s announcement
will be made at the group’s summer meeting July 13 in Huron.
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