S.D. Admin. R. 24:55:04:10
The department shall develop and implement a recognition program for public schools exemplifying either the greatest progress or the greatest overall performance on indicators within the school performance index. The recognition program shall emphasize the results of specific public school efforts to continuously and substantially improve the performance of their students and increase the quality of instruction and leadership.
Public school districts with schools that are recognized in this program may also be rewarded for their efforts with a high level of autonomy in maintaining and continuously improving student achievement and the quality of instruction and leadership.
This public recognition provides an opportunity for these public schools and school districts to serve as a model in the statewide effort to establish an effective education system resulting in students who are college, career, and life ready.
S.D. Admin. R. 24:55:04:10
General Authority: SDCL 13-3-69(6).
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-3-67, 13-3-69.