Southeast Tech School Board Meeting 6-3-26

The Sioux Falls School District held a Southeast Tech School Board meeting on June 3, 2026, which included key discussions on graduate outcomes, employee survey results, and the fiscal year 2027 budget. The board reviewed a comprehensive graduate outcomes report highlighting a 100% job placement rate among respondents, strong employer partnerships, and a median starting salary of approximately $51,550. The employee survey showed improvements in campus culture and employee satisfaction, with plans to address communication and recognition. The board conducted a public hearing and subsequently approved the fiscal year 2027 budget totaling over $61 million, which includes $19 million for construction and remodeling projects, a 3% salary increase for faculty and staff, and funding for equipment purchases related to a diesel specialty program. The salary schedule reflecting these changes was also approved.