Brookings board backs letter of intent for rural-health grant to create short-term alternative placement The Brookings School District approved a letter of intent supporting a rural-health grant proposal to create a short-term, community-based alternative placement for students with behavioral or crisis needs; partners include Brookings Behavioral Health, a behavioral-health practitioner (Heather Asmussen), Boys & Girls Club (facility), and Landrieu School District.

The Brookings School District is taking a groundbreaking step to support students in crisis by proposing a community-based alternative placement that prioritizes local partnerships and family involvement.

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Students and retired teacher urge Brookings board to preserve middle-school art as superintendent defends schedule changes A retired art teacher and a seventh-grade student urged the Brookings School District board to retain middle-school art access; Superintendent Dr. Schultz said art is not being eliminated but that schedule and boundary audits require staffing reassignments to meet budget and class-size targets.

A retired teacher and a passionate seventh-grader are rallying to save middle-school art programs, emphasizing the life-changing impact of creativity on student confidence and engagement.

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Brookings School Board Faces Criticism Over Accountability and Leadership Concerns Community member urges Brookings School Board to prioritize accountability and support for educators.

A concerned parent confronts the Brookings School Board, demanding accountability and support for educators, warning that without change, they won't earn their vote again.

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Cassie and Team Prepare for Upcoming Legislative Sessions Team concludes recent bill discussions and plans ahead for the next session.

The Brookings School Board is gearing up for transformative changes in education, with key members collaborating on exciting new legislation!

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Brookings School District approves multiple sports marketing and club agreements Brookings School District passes agreements for sports marketing and various club activities.

Exciting changes are coming to Brookings School District as the board approves key agreements that will enhance sports and club activities for students!

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Brookings School District Board approves budget and elects new officers for 2025 2026 Board approves financial reports and elects Debbie Bates as president and Terry Johnson as vice president.

The Brookings School Board just approved a vital $30,000 supplement for special education, ensuring that all students get the support they need as they welcome new leadership for the upcoming year.

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Brookings School Board adopts new policies on ejections, recording, and attendance Brookings School Board approves new policies on spectator conduct, recording meetings, and attendance.

The Brookings School Board just made groundbreaking updates to enhance student safety and community engagement—are you ready to see the changes in action?

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Brookings School Board delays budget finalization until August amid funding uncertainties School Board discusses budget challenges due to unallocated Title II funding and enrollment projections.

The Brookings School Board faces a daunting budget crisis as unallocated Title II funding threatens to leave the district $232,000 short for the upcoming school year.

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Doctor Schultz honors Ramsey Zeller for lifesaving response during medical emergency at BHS Ramsey Zeller recognized for quick action during classmate's medical emergency at BHS.

A heroic act by Brookings High School student Ramsey Zeller not only saved a life but also inspired her entire community during a recent school board meeting.

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