Board to consider accountability rules

Proposed changes to administrative rules covering South Dakota’s accountability system for public schools are now available on the Department of Education’s website. The rules reflect much of the content of the state’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver application, which was approved by the U.S. Department of Education in late June.

The South Dakota Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. (Central Time) to address the proposed rules. The meeting will be at the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Drive, in Pierre.

Click here to access the board’s agenda, as well as the proposed rule changes. Follow the appropriate links in the right-hand column.

Public comments should be mailed to:

South Dakota Department of Education
Attn: Ferne Haddock
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501


An e-mail option also is available at the web link offered above. Material sent by mail or e-mail must reach the Department of Education by Aug. 22, 2012, to be considered.