Brandon Valley School Board Meeting 10/26/2026

At the Brandon Valley School Board meeting on October 26, 2026, the board discussed South Dakota’s new scholarship-granting organization (SGO) program, expected to begin accepting eligible charitable donations on January 1, 2027. The superintendent outlined options for establishing a district SGO or collaborating with other organizations, noting an application deadline of December 15 and that the district was still assessing administrative, eligibility, and audit requirements. Under the program as described, donors may receive federal tax credits of up to $1,700 for individuals or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly; 90% of contributions must fund scholarships, while up to 10% may cover operating costs. The superintendent cited a potential independent-audit cost of about $30,000 annually.

The board passed a resolution supporting establishment of an SGO, authorizing the superintendent to pursue the work and related applications; the transcript does not indicate a specific SGO structure or expenditure was approved. The board also approved the agenda and personnel items 1–16. No contract awards, vendor selections, bids, or other procurement activity were identified.