85
th Legislative Session _ 2010
Committee: House Education
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
P - Present
E - Excused
A - Absent
Roll Call
P Bolin
P Brunner
P Elliott
P Fargen
P Hamiel
P Hunt
P Killer
E Olson (Ryan)
P Schlekeway
P Sly
P Sorenson
P Thompson
P Van Gerpen, Vice-Chair
P Vanneman
P McLaughlin, Chair
OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Rep. Ed McLaughlin, Chair.
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Moved by: Sorenson
Second by: Brunner
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1175: provide for the establishment of performance standards for certified
teachers, and to provide for the evaluation of the performance of certified teachers.
Presented by: Representative Jacqueline Sly
MOTION: TO TABLE HB 1175
Moved by: Sly
Second by: Elliott
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (13-0-2-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Brunner, Elliott, Fargen, Hamiel, Hunt, Schlekeway, Sly, Sorenson,
Thompson, Van Gerpen, Vanneman, McLaughlin
Excused: Killer, Olson (Ryan)
SB 24: establish standards for teaching, to require an annual teacher evaluation, and
to provide for the development of a model evaluation instrument.
Presented by: Melody Schopp, Department of Education
Proponents: Sandy Arseneault, SD Education Assoc. (Handouts: #1)
Jim Hutmacher, Mid Size Schools
Jim Hutmacher, SD Coalition of Schools
Dick Tieszen, Rapid City School District
Dick Tieszen, Sioux Falls School District
John Pedersen, School Administrator of South Dakota
MOTION: AMEND SB 24
24ce
On page 1, line 4, of the Senate Education Committee engrossed bill, delete "January 1, 2011"
and insert "July 1, 2011".
On page 1, line 5, after "establish" insert "minimum professional performance".
On page 1, line 5, delete "teaching" and insert "certified teachers".
On page 1, line 5, after "schools" insert ", and to establish best practices for the evaluation of
the performance of certified teachers that may be used by individual school districts".
On page 1, line 5, delete "The".
On page 1, delete lines 6 to 8, inclusive.
On page 1, after line 11, insert:
"
Each school district shall adopt procedures for evaluating the performance of certified teachers
employed by the school district that:
(1) Are based on the minimum professional performance standards established by the Board
of Education pursuant to section 1 of this Act;
(2) Require multiple measures;
(3) Serve as the basis for programs to increase professional growth and development of
certified teachers; and
(4) Include a plan of assistance for any certified teacher, who is in the fourth or subsequent
year of teaching, and whose performance does not meet the school district's performance
standards.".
On page 2, delete lines 10 to 14, inclusive, and insert:
"
Section 4. Nothing in this Act may diminish a school district's right to not renew a teacher's
contract pursuant to § 13-43-6.3.".
Moved by: Fargen
Second by: Bolin
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS SB 24 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Sly
Second by: Hamiel
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (13-1-1-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Brunner, Elliott, Fargen, Hamiel, Hunt, Killer, Schlekeway, Sly, Sorenson, Van
Gerpen, Vanneman, McLaughlin
Voting No: Thompson
Excused: Olson (Ryan)
MOTION: AMEND TITLE OF SB 24
24cta
On page 1, line 1, of the Senate Education Committee engrossed bill, delete "an annual".
On page 1, line 2, delete "evaluation" and insert "evaluations".
Moved by: Sly
Second by: Killer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1190: revise the high school course requirements for the South Dakota
opportunity scholarship program.
Presented by: Representative Jason Frerichs
Proponents: Senator Russell Olson (Handout #3,4)
Erik Person, Self, Burke
Tom Oster, Secretary Department of Education
Mark Gregerson. Self, Chester
Terry Majerer, Self, Canton
Joe Graves, Mitchell School District
Cory Strasser,Self, Canton
Sandy Stukel. Self, Gregory
Deb Shephard, Lake Area Technical Institute (Handouts: #5, #6)
Opponents: Jack Warner, SDBoard of Regents
MOTION: AMEND HB 1190
1190cb
On page 7, after line 18 of the printed bill, insert:
"
Section 4. That § 13-55-34 be amended to read as follows:
13-55-34. In order to maintain eligibility, a student shall:
(1) Maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Cumulative grade point
average shall be calculated after the second semester and every semester thereafter. The
student shall complete consecutive spring and fall terms in order to remain eligible for
continuation of the scholarship program from term to term. A student whose cumulative
grade point average falls below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale shall forfeit the scholarship for the
subsequent semester and for subsequent semesters until the student has reestablished
eligibility. To reestablish eligibility, the student shall comply with all course load,
enrollment, and proficiency examination requirements for continued eligibility stated in
§§ 13-55-30 to 13-55-35, inclusive, and the student shall achieve a cumulative grade point
average of 3.0, or greater, on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship shall be reinstated beginning the
semester following that in which the student achieves a cumulative grade point average
of 3.0, or greater, on a 4.0 scale. Reinstatement of a scholarship does not extend the time
allowed under the scholarship program; any scholarship award forfeited cannot be
reclaimed after a student has regained eligibility. A student whose cumulative grade point
average falls below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale a second time forfeits the scholarship for all
subsequent semesters;
(2) Complete fifteen credit hours of instruction per semester. The student shall enroll
(a) Enroll in and complete at least fifteen credit hours of instruction in each
consecutive spring and fall term if the student completed ninth grade prior to the
2010-2011 school year; or
(b) Enroll in and complete at least thirty credit hours of instruction in each academic
year if the student completed ninth grade in the 2010-2011 school year or
thereafter. For purposes of this subdivision, an academic year consists of
consecutive fall and spring terms.
If the executive director of the Board of Regents determines that a student's failure to
enroll or to maintain continued enrollment occurred as a direct result of legitimate factors
outside the student's control, or has resulted from the student's participation in an activity
that in the executive director's judgment provides knowledge or experience that will
enhance the student's academic pursuits, the executive director may extend the student's
eligibility to participate in the program for up to two additional years, if the student does
not enroll in a noneligible institution; and
(3) Sit for and pass all sections of a college proficiency exam as required by Board of Regents
Policy Number 2.28 as in effect on January 1, 2003, at the end of the sophomore year. The
Board of regents may review and adjust the proficiency examinations administered in
keeping with sound academic practice. If such changes are made, the Board of Regents
shall notify all eligible institutions of new testing standards or requirements. If the student
fails to pass the proficiency examinations the first time, eligibility is forfeited for
continuation in the scholarship program. ".
Moved by: Killer
Second by: Van Gerpen
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: AMEND HB 1190
1190ca
On page 6, line 17, of the printed bill, delete everything after "of" and insert "either of the
following or a combination of the two:".
On page 6, after line 19, insert:
" Approval for a career and technical education course must be obtained through an application
process with the Department of Education. The department shall meet with the Board of
Regents to determine final course approval.".
Moved by: Van Gerpen
Second by: Sly
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: AMEND HB 1190
1190cc
On page 5, line 8, of the printed bill, after "Education.", insert "The Department of Education
shall meet with the Board of Regents to determine final course approval.".
On page 7, line 12, after "Education.", insert "The Department of Education shall meet with the
Board of Regents to determine final course approval.".
Moved by: Van Gerpen
Second by: Bolin
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
MOTION: DO PASS HB 1190 AS AMENDED
Moved by: Van Gerpen
Second by: Sorenson
Action: Prevailed by roll call vote. (13-0-2-0)
Voting Yes: Bolin, Brunner, Elliott, Fargen, Hunt, Killer, Schlekeway, Sly, Sorenson, Thompson,
Van Gerpen, Vanneman, McLaughlin
Excused: Hamiel, Olson (Ryan)
MOTION: AMEND TITLE OF HB 1190
1190cta
On page 1, line 1, of the printed bill, after "requirements" insert "and the requirements necessary
to maintain eligibility".
Moved by: Vanneman
Second by: Fargen
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
HB 1129: provide for the early reinstatement of a student expelled from school under
certain circumstances.
Presented by: Representative Manny Steele
Proponents: Jerry Schutz, Self, Tea
THE CHAIR DEFERRED HB 1129 UNTIL ANOTHER DATE
MOTION: ADJOURN
Moved by: Elliott
Second by: Killer
Action: Prevailed by voice vote.
Jeanette Black
____________________________
Committee Secretary
Ed McLaughlin, Chair
../02030745.HED
Page 1