April 28, 2026 Board of Education Study Session

The Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education held a study session on April 28, 2026, focusing primarily on literacy initiatives and the implementation of the science of reading across the district. The discussion detailed the district's efforts to align teaching methods and materials with scientifically based reading research, supported by the ELASD grant. Key procurement-related topics included the adoption of new literacy resources that meet state-approved high-quality instructional material standards, funding allocations for professional development, substitute teachers, literacy coach training, and family engagement events. The board also discussed sustainability plans for literacy coaching roles and the management of existing instructional materials. No formal votes on contracts or purchases were recorded during this session, but the board reviewed ongoing grant-funded expenditures and strategic plans for literacy improvement and resource deployment.