Yankton School District 63-3 School Board Meeting January 12, 2026

The Yankton School District 63-3 School Board held a meeting on January 12, 2026, where several key agenda items were addressed. The board approved the revised minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda without opposition. A significant procurement-related decision involved setting the date for the school board election to June 2, 2026, aligning it with the county election to potentially increase voter turnout. The board also approved the Yankton Middle School and High School course catalogs for the 2026-27 academic year, which included curriculum updates and new dual credit opportunities. Additionally, the board approved a high school choir trip to Omaha, which involved coordination with choir boosters and university clinics. Public comments were heard regarding election timing and voter participation, and the board emphasized the nonpartisan nature of school board elections. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.