Supe's On: BVSD board keys in needs at pre-session breakfast

The 97th South Dakota Legislative Session is right around the corner and is set to open on Jan. 11 with the State of the State Address. The Brandon Valley School District works to actively engage with our District 10 and 25 Legislators to promote public education. A key engagement strategy our district utilizes is a Legislative Breakfast. Our 2022 Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Dec. 8. The event provides the Brandon Valley School Board, administration, and Brandon Valley Education Association an opportunity to share district priorities, provide input on key upcoming legislative issues, and hear from our Legislators on their focus for the upcoming session.

Drawing upon the legislative positions of our various South Dakota professional organizations, we work to advance education in our district and across our great state. The Brandon Valley School District’s legislative priorities for this upcoming session include an adequate increase to K-12 public education funding and the continuation of allowing for local decision making. An adequate increase in funding is critical for schools to address the dramatic inflationary increases that have been and continue to be incurred. The continuation of allowing for local decision making, specifically in the areas of determining school board and bond election dates, is another key priority to ensure school districts can manage their respective circumstances.

While we may not agree on all education issues, I greatly appreciate each of our Legislators and their willingness to serve our communities. Their civic service as an elected official performs a vital role within South Dakota governance.

Go Lynx!