Todd County School District

TCSD JOB OPENINGS – JUNE 16, 2021… TEACHERS: 3 – HIGH SCHOOL 4 – MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 – TC ELEMENTARY SUPPORT STAFF: 25 - PARAPROFESSIONALS 10- FOOD SERVICE WORKERS (INCLUDES 2 MANAGERS) 13 - BUS DRIVERS (SOME INCLUDES SUBURBAN AND SPLIT DUTIES) 2 - CUSTODIANS 8 - SECURITY GUARDS 1 TRUANCY OFFICER 1 SECRETARY, LEVEL IV

​The Todd County School District Board of Education has issued a reminder that there WILL be in-person classes in all Attendance Centers this Fall. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 31.​District staff members are continuing exciting plans to welcome students back, after the long absence.

Zoom Information on TCSD Regular Board Meeting June 14th, 2021 will also be broadcast on TCSD Youtube Channel. Time: Jun 14, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/95604206810?pwd=a3VSNXZWdng5U09WaWlpeDJzNDVtZz09 Meeting ID: 956 0420 6810 Passcode: 900233 Dial any phone number below then enter the meeting ID and passcode 1 (346) 248 7799 1 (669) 900 6833 1 (253) 215 8782 1 (312) 626 6799 1 (929) 205 6099 1 (301) 715 8592

TCSD school board election results June 8th, 2021 Michelle Allen - 165 Linda Bordeaux - 139 Heather Frederick 128 Shelley Means - 125 Justin Klein - 96 Luke Lunderman 86

TODD COUNTY SCHOOK DISTRICT MISSION, SOUTH DAKOTA Educational Support Staff Openings Effective 6/1/21 He Dog Paraprofessional 1 Custodian/Driver 1 O’Kreek Custodian/Driver 1 Resource Center Ex Ed paraprofessional 3 Bus Driver 1 Preschool Para 1 TCHS Security 5 Paraprofessional 1 Food Service 1 Littleburg Paraprofessional 2 Custodian/Driver 1 TCMS Security 2 FS Manager III 1 Ex Ed Paraprofessional 2 Paraprofessional 1 TCES Paraprofessional (Ex Ed) 12 (includes new positions) Custodian 2 Food Service 2 Bus Shop Maintenance 1 Maintenance/Driver 3 Bus Driver 5 Lakeview Bus Driver 1 Paraprofessional 1 Food Service 1 Rosebud Custodian/Driver 2 Food Service 3 Paraprofessional (Ex Ed) 5 Klein Food Service/Custodian 1 TCAS Secretary 1 District Secretary 2 Truant Officer 1 Also 20 teachers at various attendance centers. Educational Support Staff hourly rate begins at $12.50 to $16.25, depending on position and experience. Bus Drivers with CDL begin at $16.50 Details and application forms at https://www.tcsdk12.org. For more information, contact Richard Medema, Human Resource Director, Todd County School District, Mission, SD 57555, 605-856-3501.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION TODD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 66-1 MISSION, SOUTH DAKOTA A School District Election will be held on the 8th day of June, 2021 in all the voting precincts in Todd County School District 66-1, Mission, South Dakota. If polls cannot be opened because of bad weather, the election may be postponed one week. The election polls will be open from seven o'clock a.m. to seven o’clock p.m. central time on the day of the election. At the election, the following offices will be vated upon: TWO (2) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS RESIDING ANYWHERE IN THE DISTRICT WILL BE ELECTED FOR THREE (3) YEAR TERM. Michelle Allen Troy “Luke” Lunderman Heather Frederick Justin Klein Shelley Means Linda Bordeaux The polling place in each precinct of this district shall be as follows: O’Kreek Precinct O’Kreek Schoo! Mission/North & South Antelope Precincts Todd County Elementary School Rosebud Precinct Rosebud School Parmelee Precinct Community Center Bordeaux Consolidated Precinct Spring Creek School St. Francis Consolidated Precinct Community Center Lakeview Consolidated Precinct Lakeview School Jeanette Consolidated Precinct Littieburg School Voters with disabilities may contact the business manager for information and special assistance in absentee voting or polling place accessibility. Chad M. Blotsky, Business Manager Pub: 5/25/21 & 6/01/21

POSITIONS OPEN AT TODD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT: CERTIFIED (TEACHERS): 1 – Klein 2 – Littleburg 1 – Rosebud 1 - Spring Creek 4 – Todd County Elementary 6 – Middle School 3 – High School 1 – Achievement 1 – Resource Center * SUPPPORT STAFF: 14 – Bus Driver/Suburban Drivers 4 – Custodians 3 – Exceptional Education Paraprofessionals 4 – Food Service Assistants 3 – Food Service Managers 20 – Paraprofessionals 2 – Secretaries 8 – Security Guards ADMINISRATIVE: 1 – Assistant Principal – Todd County Elementary * Educational Support Staff hourly rate is from $12.50 to $16.25, depending on position and experience. Bus Drivers with CDL begin at $16.50.

TODD COUNTY IN-PERSON CLASSES WILL BEGIN THIS FALL… ​Todd County School District’s Board of Education has announced that there will be in-person classes beginning at the start of the 2021-22 School Year. ​District Staff, including administrators, teachers and all educational support staff have been working hard to ensure the usual quality education, as well as upgraded safety precautions and equipment are ready for students in the Fall. We are all very excited to have them back with us “in-person.” ​Special appreciation goes to the families of our students for their cooperation and understanding during the past year.

2021 Senior Class, Please check your k12.sd.us email for a short Senior Prom Attendance Survey sponsored by a parent/community group.

Todd County High School Summer School 2021… Todd County High School Summer School will be held June 1-18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The following protocol will be observed: Student Daily Screening Checklist done at home each day: · Maximum temperature 100.4 · Sore throat · New cough · Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain · Headache (If a student has any of the above, please stay home.) Masks · No bandanas · Worn above nose and mouth Bus · Students wear masks at all times · Sit with household member in same seat · Bus will pick up at a location, not individual houses Cafeteria · Masks worn while in line and on the move · Hand sanitizing stations are available · Maintain social distancing while in line · Students sit every other seat Classroom · Students will be assigned a classroom · Desks and table organized to promote physical distancing to extent possible Bathroom Passes · Masks required in hallways · Only one student released from classroom at a time

TCSD Regular Board Meeting May 24th, 2021 Time: May 24, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting or watch on TCSD Youtube Channel https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/93003134764?pwd=SHNUc2srT3JTNDFEbHlCNi91SUN1Zz09 Meeting ID: 930 0313 4764 Passcode: 678849 Dial any number below and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above 669 900 6833 253 215 8782 346 248 7799 929 205 6099 301 715 8592 312 626 6799

Watch the Todd County High School Graduation live stream starting @ 11 am today Go to tcsd website click on TCSD Youtube link or directly with link below. https://youtu.be/RDjMr8Lol44

Watch the Todd County High School Graduation Class of 2021 Live Stream starting @ 11 A.M Saturday May 15th, 2021 click link below or go to TCSD Website - click on TCSD Youtube Channel. https://youtu.be/RDjMr8Lol44

POSITIONS OPEN AT TODD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT: CERTIFIED (TEACHERS): 1 – Klein 2 – Littleburg 1 – Rosebud 1 - Spring Creek 4 – Todd County Elementary 6 – Middle School 3 – High School 1 – Achievement 1 – Resource Center SUPPPORT STAFF: 14 – Bus Driver/Suburban Drivers 4 – Custodians 3 – Exceptional Education Paraprofessionals 4 – Food Service Assistants 3 – Food Service Managers 20 – Paraprofessionals 2 – Secretaries 8 – Security Guards ADMINISTRATIVE: 1 – Assistant Principal – Todd County Elementary Go to TCSD online job listing to apply https://toddcounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Check out the youtube clip reading of TCSD Meet the Author of "Pet'a Shows Misun The Light" Jessie Taken-Alive Rencountre from Thursday May 6th, 2021 Online Event. https://youtu.be/iMlIUYps5yc

THANK YOU NURSES! May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, and the Todd County School District extends a heartfelt Thanks to all nurses for their excellent service . When you see one of these incredible health care providers, please join us in thanking them for devoting their lives to saving ours.

TCSD Regular Board Meeting May 10th, 2021 Time: May 10, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting link below or watch on the TCSD Youtube channel from our webpage. https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/96511924578?pwd=SE4rZGpYVXc1UkMrWU4rbE9GNDVoZz09 Meeting ID: 965 1192 4578 Passcode: 341286 Dial any number below and enter meeting id and passcode (253) 215 8782 US (346) 248 7799 US (669) 900 6833 US (301) 715 8592 US (312) 626 6799 US (929) 205 6099 US

Todd County’s Class of 2021 will graduate in Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. at the Falcon Football Field on the Mission Campus. Each graduate may invite 4 guests. Masks and Social Distancing will be required. Gates to the Field will be open by 9:45 a.m. Ceremonies will be live-streamed on the TCSD website: www.tcsdk12.org click on TCSD YouTube channel link. Graduation practice with caps and gowns will be held Thursday, May 13, 1 p.m. Students only will be allowed, due to CDC/Rosebud Sioux Tribe guidelines. They are asked to meet in the High School Gym. For further information, please call the High School, 856-3503.

TCSD students and families, please take this short JOM survey. The deadline for completion is May 17th. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/4QPRu7ZTm7sGjh8Y6 What is the JOM Survey? Every year the Johnson O'Malley Survey is conducted with Native American families. This survey is for family input on how JOM funding is utilized for their relatives/students currently enrolled within the school district. Your voice matters and will be heard through the completion of the short survey provided. Mitákuyepi Wóphila Tȟáŋka ečhíčiyape ló

The Todd County School District Title VI PAC will have a public forum on Monday, May 10, 4 to 5 p.m. in the upstairs training room of the Curriculum Center.