Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Monday night, Nov. 9, to solicit competitive proposals for self-funded health insurance consulting and benefits advisory services ahead of the 2027 plan year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented eight K-12 school district policies for their first reading during the Watertown School District 14-4 School Board meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, introducing two newly drafted policies alongside targeted updates to inclement weather practice approvals and student custodial accounts.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Ahead of the Watertown School District’s observance of American Education Week from Nov. 16–20, Watertown Education Association President Susie Hooth addressed the School Board on Monday night, Nov. 9, to recognize the daily contributions of teachers, support staff, and administrators across the district.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board unanimously approved authority to advertise for bids on an estimated $96,000 in replacement welding equipment for Lake Area Technical College during its regular meeting Monday night, Nov. 9.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College may be moving forward with plans to build out a dedicated facility for a new Radiologic Technology program inside its existing 100 Building. On Monday, the Watertown School Board will consider a $70,000 lump-sum architectural and engineering contract with CO-OP Architecture to design the renovation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to formally approve the district’s 2025-2026 Annual Financial Report. Business Manager Heidi Clausen presented the audited year-end financials for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, after the South Dakota Department of Education formally accepted and reviewed them.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to approve a three-year extension of its exclusive broadcast sponsorship agreement for ArrowTV with DFS Insurance and Dakotaland Federal Credit Union.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board held a first reading of six K-12 student policies at its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. While five policy reviews reflected standard administrative maintenance, updates to Policy JIH directly address digital device searches and student cell phone privacy expectations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an operational update on the K-12 nutrition program from Food Service Director Caitlin Bach during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, coinciding with National School Lunch Week.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to authorize competitive bidding for $90,000 in avionics parts and installation to support Lake Area Technical College’s Professional Fixed Wing Pilot program. The vote comes amid revelations that the Watertown Regional Airport Board is considering new operational fees that could cost the college over $100,000 annually.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board will consider first readings for six K-12 student policies during its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The proposed updates address nonresident open enrollment deadlines, special education capacity caps, daily tuition rates, international exchange student criteria, home-school transfer credit guidelines, truancy enforcement, and district authority regarding searches and police interrog

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In Watertown school board district property business, the board will consider authorizing the administration to advertise for bids on a new Chevrolet Suburban to update the district’s passenger-vehicle fleet.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board will meet in regular Session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to consider a three-year renewal of an exclusive corporate sponsorship for ArrowTV, along with requests to acquire vehicles and multiple surplus property dispositions.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday received the August 2026 financial report, with Business Manager Heidi Clausen detailing routine early‑year cash‑flow patterns, federal reimbursements, and significant revenue activity at Lake Area Technical College.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board worked through a substantial list of policy updates, personnel actions, and operational approvals Monday night, addressing everything from student safety and facility rental fees to adult meal prices and the annual fall athletic fundraiser.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received one of its most comprehensive academic briefings of the year Monday night, as Curriculum Director Trisha Walker delivered an in‑depth update on the district’s curriculum revisions, summer work, and instructional changes set to launch this fall.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With classes set to begin August 24, the Watertown School Board moved through a series of personnel actions Monday night, approving resignations, contract recommendations, and a key hiring authorization for the college’s newly accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) School Board Award of Excellence, recognizing the board’s exemplary leadership and commitment to student achievement across the district.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After weeks of public discussion and parent concern, the Watertown School Board voted Monday night to approve new pickup and drop‑off locations for five out‑of‑district school districts that bus students into Watertown. The decision formally ends the use of the Boys & Girls Club as a drop‑off site for Florence, Henry, and Waverly–South Shore buses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board will revisit transportation arrangements for out‑of‑district students tonight, following weeks of questions from parents after the district informed neighboring schools they could no longer use the Boys & Girls Club as an after‑school drop‑off site.