Aberdeen School Board Meeting 7/13/2026

The Aberdeen Public School District held its school board meeting on July 13, 2026, which included the annual organizational session. Key procurement-related actions involved the appointment of the finance director as the custodian of district funds and investment officer, authorization for electronic fund transfers for payroll, and approval of participation in the South Dakota Funds Investment Trust. The board also authorized crime insurance coverage for district employees and set limits for prepayment of bills and credit card purchases. Additionally, the board approved multiple bus route requests from neighboring districts to pick up students within Aberdeen's area, as required by state law. Policy updates were discussed and approved, including revisions to copyright regulations incorporating AI considerations and student absence policies. Several administrative appointments were confirmed, such as compliance officers for Title IX, HIPAA, and asbestos. Motions related to official newspaper designation, meeting schedules, and board member compensation were also passed, reflecting routine governance and financial oversight activities.