STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board will meet for their October meeting Tuesday night at the Williams Administration Building.
The board will hear a presentation from the Four-Day School Week Exploration Board as well hear from Business Manager Brett Burditt, who recommends the Board approve an amendment to the 2026-27 General Fund Budget in the amount of $71,316.00 for the Sturgis Elementary and Whitewood Elementary 1003 School Improvement Grant.
The board will also get an update on the district’s fall student enrollment numbers. The report includes current enrollment figures and comparisons to the prior school year to provide an overview of district enrollment trends.
The district’s budget enrollment is 2,875 students. The estimated enrollment is 2,884. Numbers are estimated and subject to change with the state’s final review.
The board is also expected to discuss second reading of the free and reduced-price food services policy as it aligns with the Associated School Board of South Dakota.
The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m.
Meanwhile,
STURGIS, S.D. – Parents and others interested in a possible four-day school week being implemented in the Meade 46-1 School District are invited to a public presentation being held Wednesday, October 14th.
The public informational presentation will be held at the Stagebarn Middle School in Summerset.
The presentation will include an overview of the work completed to date, known results from the parent/community surveys, a sample 4-day school week schedule and answers to questions currently available.
The district has been studying a possible four-day school week since 2023.
Wednesday night’s meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
