Yankton School District 63-3 School Board Meeting Nov 9 , 2026

The Yankton School District 63-3 School Board meeting, identified in the title as November 9, 2026 (metadata timestamp: November 10 UTC), approved the amended capital outlay fund request of $6,162,002.31, up from the preliminary September figure of $6,062,240. The board approved the request unanimously. No specific capital projects, contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were discussed. The consent agenda was also approved, but its individual items were not detailed in the transcript.

The board discussed preparations for a new federal K–12 scholarship tax credit program. District and Alumni Foundation representatives are forming the Yankton Public School Scholarship Granting Organization and plan to submit paperwork for state recognition by December 15; the program requires at least 90% of funds to go to scholarships, with up to 10% available for administrative costs. Eligible uses remain subject to forthcoming federal regulations, and district leadership said it may bring a proposal concerning expanded staff responsibilities and compensation to the board. The board also reviewed policy updates addressing tobacco and vaping and requested follow-up clarification on wording in the alcohol and drugs policy. No procurement-related contract or purchasing action was identified.