WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 47-1
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2025, at 6:30 pm
COMMUNITY EVENTS CENTER – JANKLOW ROOM
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate; and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion, and only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
- Student Recognition: WRHS Football Team - WRMS Students of the Month
C. ROUTINES--BUSINESS
C-1 Approve Minutes, Financial Reports, Payment of bills, Transfer of Impact Aid funds to Capital Outlay and Food Service
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Principals’ Reports
D-2 Travel Reports
D-3 Approve Avel e-Care Student Nursing Services for the amount of $12,525.99
D-4 Set the annual school board election for June 2, 2026
E SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Facilities Update
2. Legislative Update
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel and legal
- This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2025, at 6:30 pm
COMMUNITY EVENTS CENTER – JANKLOW ROOM
A. ROUTINES--ORDER
A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER
A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A-3 ROLL CALL
A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
A-5 APPROVE AGENDA
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—is placed first on the Agenda to accommodate (1) a school patron who wishes to address the Board; or, (2) a patron who wishes to present a proposal or concern; or, (3) to a patron who has provided the Board Chairman with a written grievance prior to the meeting which has not been resolved after the school patron has worked through the school organization. (Working through the organization means the school patron has met with the staff member, as appropriate; and with the principal, as needed; and/or, then with the superintendent.)
If these meetings have been held and the grievance remains unsolved, the Board will deal with the written grievance at its meeting. If not, the Board shall proceed, without interruption, with the other business of the Board.
Personnel matters of a controversial nature, which would include students, teachers, or other persons, shall not be discussed by the Board in open session with a school patron. A school patron may request an executive session with the Board. An executive session may be granted at the Board’s discretion, and only after the Board’s business is concluded. This is an accommodation to other school patrons who are attending this meeting.
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board must be acknowledged by the Board Chairman. This will permit the meeting to be handled in an orderly manner. Speakers are requested to identify themselves and their topic and are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Thank you for your attendance, interest, and participation.
- Student Recognition: WRHS Football Team - WRMS Students of the Month
C. ROUTINES--BUSINESS
C-1 Approve Minutes, Financial Reports, Payment of bills, Transfer of Impact Aid funds to Capital Outlay and Food Service
D. PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
D-1 Principals’ Reports
D-2 Travel Reports
D-3 Approve Avel e-Care Student Nursing Services for the amount of $12,525.99
D-4 Set the annual school board election for June 2, 2026
E SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Facilities Update
2. Legislative Update
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION(s) per SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel and legal
- This space is reserved for any motions following the executive session
G. ADJOURNMENT
High school tutoring available Friday December 5th.
2 sessions:
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
All teachers and staff will be available. No transportation or meals available.
Questions please call Casey Krogman 259-3135
2 sessions:
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
All teachers and staff will be available. No transportation or meals available.
Questions please call Casey Krogman 259-3135
MS GBB AT JONES COUNTY (DRAPER) 12/2/25
Middle school girls basketball will play at Jones County today at Draper. C game (2 quarters) will start at 4:30 pm followed by the B and A games.
Good luck Tigers!
Middle school girls basketball will play at Jones County today at Draper. C game (2 quarters) will start at 4:30 pm followed by the B and A games.
Good luck Tigers!
MS GBB AT KADOKA AREA 12/1/25
Middle school girls basketball will play at Kadoka Area today, 'B' game will start at 5:30 pm (central) followed by the 'A' game.
Good luck Tigers!
Middle school girls basketball will play at Kadoka Area today, 'B' game will start at 5:30 pm (central) followed by the 'A' game.
Good luck Tigers!
Happy Thanksgiving from WR School District! Go Tigers! 🦃🐯
Reminder: School will dismiss today at 12:30 pm. Happy Thanksgiving!
WR Schools will dismiss at 12:30 pm tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The trip to Mitchell Tech. for the high school students has been postponed to a later date.
DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING ANNOUNCEMENT
A joint screening for families with children ages birth to five within the White River School District will be held on December 5, 2025. The screening will take place at the White River Preschool from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This screening is to make you aware of the developmental milestones your child has mastered. If your child is currently in Head Start or White River Preschool, these screenings have already been done. If you have a child aged Birth to 5 that you have developmental concerns about or are just curious as to how they are doing in their milestone. Please feel free to call and make an appointment. A team consisting of our Birth-3 coordinator and White River School Early Childhood will screen each child in the 5 developmental areas.
How do I register my child? Appointments Only. Call the White River School and ask for Stephanie Schuyler at 605-259-3135.
Registration Deadline: 12/2/25
A joint screening for families with children ages birth to five within the White River School District will be held on December 5, 2025. The screening will take place at the White River Preschool from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This screening is to make you aware of the developmental milestones your child has mastered. If your child is currently in Head Start or White River Preschool, these screenings have already been done. If you have a child aged Birth to 5 that you have developmental concerns about or are just curious as to how they are doing in their milestone. Please feel free to call and make an appointment. A team consisting of our Birth-3 coordinator and White River School Early Childhood will screen each child in the 5 developmental areas.
How do I register my child? Appointments Only. Call the White River School and ask for Stephanie Schuyler at 605-259-3135.
Registration Deadline: 12/2/25
MS GBB AT PHILIP 11/24/25
Middle school girls basketball will play at Philip today, 'B' game will start at 4:30 pm (central) followed by the 'A' game.
Good luck Tigers!
Middle school girls basketball will play at Philip today, 'B' game will start at 4:30 pm (central) followed by the 'A' game.
Good luck Tigers!
MS GBB VS COLOME 11/21/25 Middle school girls basketball will play vs Colome today. Colome will only be able to play an 'A' game, game will start at 4:00 pm and be played in the Barnhart gymnasium. Good luck Tigers!
Reminder: School will dismiss today at 3:15 pm, and Parent/Teacher Conferences begin at 4:00 pm.
This is a reminder that school will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences. We invite all parents and guardians to attend conferences to receive the most up-to-date information about their student’s educational progress. You will also get a chance to see our new elementary! Please have a great night, and we will see you tomorrow at conferences. Go Tigers!
VISION SCREENINGS will be held on November 24th for students in grades K,1,3,5,7,9, and 11. To be screened, students MUST have a permission form and not currently wear glasses. IF you have a student who is not in the selected grades, but you have a concern and want them to be screened, please fill out the permission form, and we will screen them. Permission forms will be sent home with elementary students on November 17 and must be returned before 8:00 am on November 24th. Forms can also be found in the building offices and on the website. They will also be available to fill out at Parent Teacher Conferences on November 20th. If you have questions, please call Nurse Kendra at 605-515-1061 or email her permission forms at kendra.earll@k12.sd.us.
MS GBB AT TODD COUNTY 11/18/25
Middle school girls basketball will play at Todd County today, C game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the B and A games.
Good luck Tigers!
Middle school girls basketball will play at Todd County today, C game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the B and A games.
Good luck Tigers!
Blood Drive scheduled for today has been POSTPONED to January 20th in the Don Barnhart gymnasium from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
MS GBB VS JONES COUNTY 11/13/25
Middle school girls basketball will play vs Jones County today, B game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the A game in the middle school gym. There will be a C team intrasquad scrimmage 3:50-4:15 pm.
Good luck Tigers!
Middle school girls basketball will play vs Jones County today, B game will start at 4:30 pm followed by the A game in the middle school gym. There will be a C team intrasquad scrimmage 3:50-4:15 pm.
Good luck Tigers!
Reminder: Families and students in grades 5-12 are invited to attend Youth and Family Wellness Activities tonight, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the White River Don Barnhart Gymnasium. The evening will consist of talking circles, small movement activities and learning coping skills. A healthy snack will be provided. The evening will end with a positive affirmations activity. Go Tigers!
Families and students grades 5-12 are invited to an evening of Youth and Family Wellness Activities, tomorrow, November 12th from 5:00-7:00 pm in the White River Don Barnhart Gymnasium. The evening will consist of talking circles, small movement activities and learning coping skills. A healthy snack will be provided. The evening will end with a positive affirmations activity. Go Tigers!
Veterans Day Program link https://youtube.com/@whiterivertigertv1824?si=fJ201Q51bdrk3yVG