Board Information
Authorization:
SDCL 1-45-39, http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=1-45-39
Activities:
The board shall review teacher compensation, including comparable wage indexes, in surrounding states at the completion of every two school years. The board shall report its findings to the Governor and the Legislature biennially by September thirtieth.
Organization:
Department of Education
Composition:
(1) Three members of the South Dakota Senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, no more than two of whom may be from the same political party;
(2) Three members of the South Dakota House of Representatives appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, no more than two of whom may be from the same political party; and
(3) Three members appointed by the Governor.
Term of Appointment:
The members shall serve a term of two years.
Frequency of Meetings:
Once every two years
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Mission Statement:
S.D. Department of Education, 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501 - (605) 773-3134