Board Information

Authorization:
SDCL 13-13-73.6
Activities:
The board will review appeals from school districts who, due to special circumstances, fail to comply with the provisions for increases in teacher compensation set forth in SDCL 13-13-73.6 and for general fund cash balance caps set forth in 13-13-73.5. Additionally, the School Finance Accountability Board shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to establish the appeals process provided for in SDCL 13-13-73.6, and to establish the factors that may be taken into account when considering a waiver requested by a school district in meeting the provisions for increases in teacher compensation , which shall include the impact of retirements.
Organization:
South Dakota Department of Education
Composition:
The School Finance Accountability Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor.
Term of Appointment:
Four Years

Frequency of Meetings:
3 times a year or as many times as necessary

Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes

Contact Info:
800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3134

Mission Statement:
Department Of Education 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3134