SFSD School Board Info
Monday - January 11, 2021 ** NO SCHOOL Friday and Monday
Community Partner Honored
The Sioux Falls School District benefits from many supportive partners. When the pandemic hit, the Sioux Empire United Way reached out to support families in need and struggling with food. The United Way asked SFSD counselors and social workers to help get $100,000 worth of $25 HyVee Gift Cards into the hands of those in most need. This gift was a lifesaver for 850 families, especially those who were trying to navigate social programs for the first time due to the closure of their place of employment. Marie Fredrickson, Chair of the SEUW, attended the meeting to receive the District's thanks.
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Learn How New Teachers are Supported by Veteran Teachers at SFSD!
Evidence suggests strong mentoring and induction for novice teachers can be a valuable strategy to retain new teachers and improve their effectiveness. Based on this indication, the Sioux Falls School District established its first District-Run Mentor Program in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Education in the fall of 2016.
School Construction in 2021!
Jefferson HS Auditorium/Looking out from the stage
Jefferson HS Library/Media Center
Ben Reifel MS Library/Looking North
The Sioux Falls School District has five major construction projects planned for 2021. All five are being presented for public hearing as required by law. Four of the projects are the result of a $190 million bond referendum passed in September 2018. The fifth is part of the scheduled Capital Improvement Plan.
· Lincoln High School – exterior restroom addition, tennis storage building addition, orchestra classroom relocation, updated windows in E-wing.
· John F. Kennedy Elementary – new gym.
· Jane Addams Elementary – music room addition, playground relocation, parking lot addition.
· Instructional Planning Center – lobby renovation for increased security.
· Patrick Henry Middle School – student locker replacement, music room renovation.
SFSD FY20 Audit Completed
Representatives from RSM US LLC recently completed the FY20 Audit of the District's financials. You can find the details here.
SD Legislature and the SF School District
SD’s 2021 Legislative Session kicks off in Pierre tomorrow, January 12. Last week, Superintendent Dr. Jane Stavem welcomed Sioux Falls area lawmakers to learn more about our District’s demographic make-up, student successes, educational opportunities, and the challenges created by COVID-19. SFSD wishes to thank these public servants for their interest and for the attention they give to the future of public education in South Dakota.
You find learn more about the District's Legislative Positions on education-related bills by clicking this link. It is updated regularly as new bills are "dropped" and as bills are amended.
Sioux Falls School District
Email: DeeAnn.Konrad@k12.sd.us
Website: sf.k12.sd.us
Location: 201 East 38th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: (605)367-7900
Facebook: facebook.com/SiouxFallsSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @SFSchools