Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved the district’s fees for the 2026–27 school year, confirmed committee assignments, and finalized several annual designations including financial depositories, legal counsel, and federal program coordinators.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board held its annual organizational meeting Monday night, swearing in a returning member, selecting board leadership for the 2026–27 year, and formally setting meeting formats and election dates for the coming fiscal cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved several district policies during second readings, including a grading policy that prompted one of the most extensive discussions of the night.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district’s full 2026–27 budget and levy resolution, finalizing a $115.79 million spending plan and setting the property tax levy rates that will be forwarded to the Codington County Auditor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a comprehensive report delivered during the final segment of the March 9 Watertown School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen updated the board on the home stretch of the state legislative session and the impending decisions regarding the district’s academic calendar.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has paved the way for a recreation upgrade at Mellette Elementary School, approving a $71,430.00 bid for state-of-the-art playground equipment during its March 9 meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District has received the highest possible marks for its financial management, according to the results of the 2024-2025 fiscal year audit presented at Monday night’s school board meeting. The report, which returned an “unmodified” or clean opinion, paints a picture of a district in positive financial health with growth in its overall assets.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District (WSD) and Codington County have formally entered into a combined election agreement for the June 2, 2026, election and all subsequent elections on the first Tuesday in June. This decision standardizes the process for local elections and aligns the district with recent state legislation.