SC 804 South Dakota Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Honoring the 2023-2024 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Todd Foster, Brookings Middle School Principal; Dr. Julie Hatling, Belle Fourche Elementary School Principal; Camille Kaul, Aberdeen Curriculum Leader; Jason Kolousek, Wessington Springs Secondary School Principal; Kristi Lewis, Chester School Business Official; Mark Naugle, Custer School Superintendent; Amanda Olinger, Harrisburg Assistant Middle School Principal; and Laura Welch, Lennox Director of Special Education.

This bill honors seven South Dakota school administrators for their outstanding service during the 2023-2024 school year. It directly affects the named individuals by formally recognizing their contributions to education in their respective districts. The key provision is a ceremonial acknowledgment of Todd Foster, Dr. Julie Hatling, Camille Kaul, Jason Kolousek, Kristi Lewis, Mark Naugle, Amanda Olinger, and Laura Welch. This measure serves as a public tribute rather than implementing new policy changes or funding allocations.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 6, 2025

MINOR

The bill was transformed from a placeholder template into a substantive legislative commemoration honoring eight specific South Dakota school administrators for their 2023-2024 outstanding service. The document now includes detailed names of honorees, their specific roles and locations, and formal recognition language acknowledging their combined 205 years of service.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a generic legislative template to a specific commemoration of eight named individuals from various school districts across South Dakota.

ELIGIBILITY

Added specific names and titles of eight school administrators being honored for their 2023-2024 service, including Todd Foster, Dr. Julie Hatling, Camille Kaul, Jason Kolousek, Kristi Lewis, Mark Naugle, Amanda Olinger, and Laura Welch.

REQUIREMENT

Added formal legislative language recognizing the administrators' combined 205 years of service and their dedication to improving educational opportunities for South Dakota children.

TECHNICAL

Removed browser compatibility warnings and technical instructions that were part of the original template document.

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