Southeast Tech School Board Meeting 5-6-26

The Sioux Falls School District Southeast Tech School Board meeting on May 6, 2026, included detailed updates on academic programs and a comprehensive review of the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal. The board received reports on student achievements in state and national trade contests, highlighting successes in automotive and plumbing programs. Academic program updates were provided for early childhood education and phlebotomy, emphasizing curriculum, student outcomes, and workforce alignment. The fiscal year 2027 budget presentation outlined a proposed total budget of approximately $61.4 million, including a 3% raise for faculty and staff, five new full-time faculty positions, and significant capital projects such as the Abner building expansion and Jameson Annex Diesel program. The budget also detailed state funding increases, one-time equipment grants, private donations totaling $5 million, and deferred maintenance projects. The board acknowledged the reports and approved the agenda and minutes, with plans for a public hearing on the final budget in the following month.