Avon School District 4-1

Each spring the school board honors one of our excellent teachers as the Teacher of the Year! Below is the link to vote for a teacher. Please notice that something different this year is we are asking for some short comments as to why you selected that particular staff member. I know it is a difficult choice as all of our teachers pour their heart and soul into making a difference in each child's life! Your participation in this process is much appreciated. The survey will be open for one week. Hooks up! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLFNQMT

Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education Wednesday, April 16th, 2025—6:30 p.m. Board Room Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09 Meeting ID: 988 305 9751 Passcode: 3291 Agenda: 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!” 4. Approve the agenda. (m) 5. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. (m) 6. Principal’s Report. 7. Superintendent’s Report. 8. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies 9. Approve the minutes from the March 10th and March 14th Board Meetings.(m) 10. Approve Financial Report. (m) 11. Approve April claims/payment of bills. (m) 12. Approve 2025-2026 Comprehensive Special Education plan (m) 13. Accept teacher, para, and extracurricular resignations. (m) 14. Approve special education teacher contract. (m) 15. Discuss and approve Summer 2025 Driver’s Education employment and wage (m) 16. Discuss and approve the 2025-26 preschool fee, currently $120 per month except $60 for August & May (m) 17. Authorize the board chairwoman, business manager, and superintendent to sign the ASBSD Protective Trust and SD School District Benefits Fund Participation Agreement for District’s FY ’26 Health Plan. (m) 18. Approve resolution for Avon High School to join the SDHSAA for the 2025-26 school year. (m) 19. Approve resolution for the Avon Board of Education to join the ASBSD for the 2025-26 school year. (m) 20. Review and canvass the official School Board Election results from Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (m) 21. Review and accept Fiscal Year 2024 (23-24) Audit Report. (m) 22. Consider date and time for the May board meeting (m) 23. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m) 24. Committee Reports a.) Budget: Sees, Muller b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury. c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff. Input from Mr. Voigt d.) Policy: Muller, Sees. e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller 23.Other business 24. Executive session—SDCL 1-25-2 (4)—certified teacher, classified staff, and administrator negotiations. (m) 25. Adjournment Published once at the total approximate cost of ______________

Lady Pirate Softball is traveling to Sioux Falls for a triangular at the Sanford fields! (field #10) See schedule below Avon vs Clark/Willow Lake at 1:30 Clark/ Willow Lake vs Elk Point-Jefferson at 3:00 Avon vs Elk Point-Jefferson at 4:30 Streaming will be available at the following site for $7.00 https://www.muscovision.com/facility/45701 HOOKS UP!

Avon School District 4-1, School Board Election is Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 . Polls are open from 7am-7pm at the Avon Fire Hall. Voters will select one member for a 3 year term. Candidates on the ballot are Jeff Tolsma and Craig Vanderlei. Come out and Vote!

Thank you to all the students and community members that came out for the Blood Drive today! We were completely booked! Amazing!!

We have started testing! Special thanks to Mrs. Kuhlman for giving each of these kiddos a good luck penny while they are testing this week! We love the encouragement!

The Lady Pirate Softball Team will be in action against Sioux Falls Christian tomorrow at 6:15 at Sertoma Park in Yankton. Come enjoy a night at the old ballpark!

This week, we are starting our Smarter Balanced State testing. To get an accurate picture of the true ability of our students, it is important they give maximum effort. In addition, perseverance is an important attribute that we are working on with our students. Please emphasize the importance of effort and perseverance to your child. Let's knock these tests out of the ballpark! Pirate Pride!

The track team had a "Selfie" run on Friday! The kids ran to several businesses in town and snapped a picture with a community member. Thanks to our kids for reaching out to these businesses and thanks to all the community members for supporting our track team! Go Pirates!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Grand March! Hooks up from the Senior Girls!

The 2025 Avon Archery team had a great shoot in Yankton on Friday! We really appreciate the big crowd of supporters who helped cheer them on. A special thanks to Troy and Chuck for working with these kids. Results to come at a later date.

Attention!! All gym code access will be shut off until 2pm on Sunday, March 30 due to prom decorating and post prom setup. Thank you for your understanding! Have a great weekend!

Prom Information!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week! PK-4: Dahmari Sully 5-8: Zane Rush 9-12: Kaeli Wallinga Congratulations!

March Student of the Month HS Student of Excellence: Mylie Bares HS Positive Pirate: Gunnar Voigt MS Student of Excellence: Zander Fathke Elementary Student of Excellence: Hadley Cihak Elementary Positive Pirate: Glen Peterson Not pictured: MS Positive Pirate: Jaelin Ratzlaff Congratulations!

We are having a great time at State Archery!

Bon Homme Youth Wrestling heading west for the state tournament! Good luck to our 37 wrestlers!

The Junior English class is currently reading The Great Gatsby, a classic American Literature novel set in the 1920's. To get everyone in the spirit, Mrs. Hubbell threw them a 1920's-themed party. Students had to create either a "mocktail" or appetizer that would have been served at a Gatsby party and give a brief speech over why it would've been served there. Students then enjoyed their creations while watching a film version of the story!

The Avon track team is officially underway with their season. With nearly 60 kids on the team, we are looking forward to a great season with nice weather!

Put me in, coach. I'm ready to play! Spring has arrived. Be sure to sign up your future big leaguer for summer baseball/softball on April 6th, 6:00 pm in the small gym. The summer fee is $40.00.