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SD Codified L § 13-43-6.6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-6.6 - Right to termination on statutory grounds not limited by collective bargaining agreement--Protection of teacher not limited.

13-43-6.6. Right to termination on statutory grounds not limited by collective bargaining agreement--Protection of teacher not limited.Although a collective bargaining agreement between a district and its teachers may set forth specific additional grounds for termination or set forth provisions as to the procedure or notice, no agreement may limit the district's right to terminate a teacher for the grounds set forth in §§13-43-6.1 to 13-43-6.3, inclusive. No agreement may limit the protection afforded to a teacher under §13-43-6.5. Source: SL 1995, ch 87, §75F.
SD Codified L § 13-43-6.7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-6.7 - Written notice of recommendation for termination--Content--Hearing--Action.

13-43-6.7. Written notice of recommendation for termination--Content--Hearing--Action.If termination of a teacher is contemplated under §13-43-6.1, written notice of a recommendation for termination shall be presented to the teacher and the school board by the superintendent or chief executive officer. The recommendation shall state the reason or reasons upon which the recommendation is based, and the effective date of the recommended termination.In addition, the notice shall identify the following rights:(1)Access to the teacher's employment records;(2)Upon request, a hearing before the school board to present reasons in person or in writing why the termination should not occur; and(3)The right to be represented at the hearing at the teacher's cost.The school board shall conduct the hearing, no sooner than fourteen days, and no later than forty-five days, after receipt of the written request for a hearing. The parties may waive these time limitations. If no hearing is requested by the teacher within the time and manner provided in §13-43-6.9, the right to a hearing shall be deemed waived by the teacher; and the school board shall thereafter act on the recommendation without further notice or hearing. Source: SL 2005, ch 107, §3.
SD Codified L § 13-43-6.8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-6.8 - Evidence of delivery of notification of intention to recommend nonrenewal or termination.

13-43-6.8. Evidence of delivery of notification of intention to recommend nonrenewal or termination.Delivery of any notification to the teacher pursuant to §13-43-6.2 or 13-43-6.7 shall be established by certified mail with return receipt signed by the teacher, personal delivery evidenced by a receipt signed by the teacher, or affidavit of personal service made by a person authorized to effect personal service. Source: SL 2005, ch 107, §4.
SD Codified L § 13-43-6.9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-6.9 - Evidence of delivery of written request for a hearing.

13-43-6.9. Evidence of delivery of written request for a hearing.Delivery of a written request for a hearing provided by §13-43-6.2 or 13-43-6.7 shall be established by certified mail with return receipt signed by the superintendent, chief executive officer, or board member, or a person authorized to accept certified mail for the district, or personal delivery evidenced by a receipt signed by the superintendent, chief executive officer, or board member, or an affidavit of personal service upon the district made by a person authorized to effect personal service no later than fifteen days after receipt of the notice by the teacher. Source: SL 2005, ch 107, §5.
SD Codified L § 13-43-15.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-15.1 - Right of employee to run for office.

13-43-15.1. Right of employee to run for office.No employee of a public school shall lose his job or status on the job for becoming a candidate for any public office if it does not entail neglect of duty. Source: SL 1973, ch 111; SL 1975, ch 128, §314.
SD Codified L § 13-43-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-16 - Declaration of teaching as profession--Persons included.

13-43-16. Declaration of teaching as profession--Persons included.The Legislature of the State of South Dakota declares teaching to be a profession. It is declared to be in the interest of the state that the profession be recognized and that the profession accept its responsibilities in the development and promotion of standards of ethics, conduct, performance, preparation, and practices. For the purpose of §§13-43-16 to 13-43-28.1, inclusive, the teaching profession includes each person certificated by the secretary as a teacher, administrator, and other educational professional, as defined by §13-42-1, employed by a public school or other accredited school. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §1; SL 1970, ch 104, §1; SL 1979, ch 123, §1; SL 1985, ch 139, §1; SL 1991, ch 20, §§17, 18; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §63; SL 2015, ch 98, §19.
SD Codified L § 13-43-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-17 - Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission created--Number and qualifications of members.

13-43-17. Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission created--Number and qualifications of members.There is hereby created the South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission, which shall consist of seven members:(1)Six representative members who are employed as full-time teachers, at least four of whom shall be classroom teachers. None of the six representatives may be school administrators; and(2)One representative from the general public who is neither teacher nor school board member and who is a parent of a pupil attending an approved twelve-year program of education. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §2 (a) to (d); SL 1971, ch 127, §1; SL 1974, ch 137, §1; SL 1979, ch 356, §8; SL 1985, ch 139, §2; SL 1994, ch 132, §2.
SD Codified L § 13-43-17.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-17.1 - Operation within department--Functions--Submission of records and reports.

13-43-17.1. Operation within department--Functions--Submission of records and reports.The Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission shall operate within the Department of Education, and shall retain all its prescribed functions, including administrative functions. The commission shall submit such records, information, and reports in the form and at such times as required by the secretary of education, except that the commission shall report at least annually. Source: SL 1973, ch 2, §242 (b); SL 1974, ch 137, §2; SL 1975, ch 128, §315; SL 1994, ch 132, §3; SL 2004, ch 17, §31; SL 2010, ch 77, §22.
SD Codified L § 13-43-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-18 - Appointment of members of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Terms.

13-43-18. Appointment of members of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Terms.The members of the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission shall be appointed by the Governor in a manner to be designated by the Governor. The terms of no more than three members may expire in any one year. The terms of all members are three years and shall terminate on December thirty-one or when a successor is appointed and qualified. No member of the commission may serve more than two consecutive terms, and subsequent appointments to the commission shall be made in a manner to be designated by the Governor. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §2(e), (f); SL 1971, ch 127, §7; SL 1974, ch 137, §3; SL 1980, ch 137; SL 1987, ch 145; SL 1994, ch 132, §4.
SD Codified L § 13-43-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-19 - Vacancies on Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Removal of members.

13-43-19. Vacancies on Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Removal of members.Vacancies on the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of any unexpired term. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §2 (g), (h); SL 1994, ch 132, §5.
SD Codified L § 13-43-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-20 - Election of officers of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Adoption of rules.

13-43-20. Election of officers of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Adoption of rules.The Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission shall elect from its membership a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and other such officers as the commission determines and shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §2 (i); SL 1975, ch 128, §316; SL 1979, ch 123, §2; SL 1994, ch 132, §6.
SD Codified L § 13-43-20.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-20.1 - Appointment of executive secretary to commission--Employees.

13-43-20.1. Appointment of executive secretary to commission--Employees.The Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission may appoint an executive secretary and employ persons to provide such service as the commission may require. Source: SL 1974, ch 137, §4; SL 1994, ch 132, §7.
SD Codified L § 13-43-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-21 - Meetings of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission.

13-43-21. Meetings of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission.The Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission shall meet on call of the chairperson who, however, shall call a meeting upon request of four of the members. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §2 (j); SL 1975, ch 128, §317; SL 1994, ch 132, §8.
SD Codified L § 13-43-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-23 - Expenses of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission or Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission.

13-43-23. Expenses of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission or Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission.Any expense incurred by the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission or the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission in administering the provisions of §§13-43-16 to 13-43-49, inclusive, shall be paid from the state institute fund. However, the annual expenses are limited to an amount not to exceed two-thirds of the annual amount collected for certification fees. Nothing in this section is intended to limit the ability to assess costs pursuant to §13-42-17.2. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §9; SL 1970, ch 104, §8; SL 1971, ch 127, §2; SL 1994, ch 132, §9; SL 2015, ch 98, §20.
SD Codified L § 13-43-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-25 - Rules of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Code of ethics--Recommendations to boards.

13-43-25. Rules of Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission--Code of ethics--Recommendations to boards.The Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26, to carry out the provisions of §§13-43-16 to 13-43-28.1, inclusive.The commission shall adopt a code of professional ethics for the teaching profession in this state.The commission may make any recommendation to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards or to school boards which will promote an improvement in the teaching profession. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §4; SL 1970, ch 104, §3; SL 1974, ch 137, §5; SL 1975, ch 128, §318; SL 1979, ch 123, §3; SL 1994, ch 132, §10; SL 2017, ch 81, §57.
SD Codified L § 13-43-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-28 - Reprimand or disciplinary action for teacher misconduct--Procedure.

13-43-28. Reprimand or disciplinary action for teacher misconduct--Procedure.After notice and hearing as a contested case under the provisions of chapter 1-26, if the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission determines that a certificate holder has engaged in conduct referenced in §13-42-9 or 13-42-10, the commission may issue a public or private reprimand or impose other appropriate disciplinary action which is in the best interests of the commission, the certificate holder, and the public. The commission does not have the authority to deny, not renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate.The commission has the powers conferred by §§1-26-19.1 and 1-26-19.2 and the certificate holder and the certificate holder's attorney also have available the provisions of those sections. The commission may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to further define other appropriate disciplinary action referenced in this section. Any member reprimanded or disciplined by the commission pursuant to this section may appeal to circuit court as provided by chapter 1-26. Source: SL 1969, ch 62, §8 (a); SL 1970, ch 104, §7; SL 1974, ch 137, §7; SL 1975, ch 140; SL 1994, ch 132, §12; SL 2015, ch 98, §21.
SD Codified L § 13-43-28.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-28.1 - Complaint requesting revocation or suspension of certificate--Procedure--Decision--Appeal.

13-43-28.1. Complaint requesting revocation or suspension of certificate--Procedure--Decision--Appeal.If the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission determines that proceedings to revoke or suspend the certificate should be instituted, the commission shall file a written complaint, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the hearing record with the secretary and serve a copy of the complaint and findings and conclusions upon the parties before the commission. The commission's complaint shall specify the nature and character of the charges. The commission may impose discipline pursuant to §13-43-28 and file a complaint pursuant to this section.The secretary may base the revocation or suspension decision solely upon review of the commission's hearing record or may require additional evidence by affidavit, document, or testimony upon the secretary's own motion or upon the request of any party before the commission. The commission's determination to institute proceedings seeking revocation or suspension of a certificate pursuant to this section is not a final agency action and may not be appealed to court. The final decision of the secretary may be appealed to circuit court as provided in §13-42-16. Source: SDCL §13-43-28 as added by SL 1975, ch 140; SL 1988, ch 152; SL 1991, ch 20, §§17, 18; SL 1994, ch 132, §13; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §63; SL 2015, ch 98, §22.
SD Codified L § 13-43-38 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-38 - Professional administrators practices and standards commission--Creation--Number and qualifications of members.

13-43-38. Professional administrators practices and standards commission--Creation--Number and qualifications of members.There is hereby created the South Dakota Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission, which shall consist of seven members, as follows:(1)Five representative members who are employed as full-time administrators: two who are principals, two who are chief administrators of school districts offering an accredited twelve-year program of education, and one who is employed in an administrative capacity other than previously listed;(2)One representative who is a school board member; and(3)One representative from the general public who is neither an administrator nor a school board member and who is a parent of a pupil attending an approved twelve-year program of education. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §3.
SD Codified L § 13-43-39 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-39 - Operation within department--Functions--Submission of records and reports.

13-43-39. Operation within department--Functions--Submission of records and reports.The Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission shall operate within the Department of Education and shall retain all its prescribed functions, including administrative functions. The commission shall submit such records, information and reports in such form and at such times as required by the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, except that the commission shall report at least annually. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §4; SL 2010, ch 77, §23; SL 2017, ch 81, §57.
SD Codified L § 13-43-40 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-40 - Appointment of commission members--Terms.

13-43-40. Appointment of commission members--Terms.The members of the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission shall be appointed by the Governor in a manner to be designated by the Governor. The terms of no more than five members may expire in any one year. The terms of all members shall be three years and shall terminate on December thirty-first or when a successor is appointed and qualified. No member of the commission may succeed himself more than once and subsequent appointments to the commission shall be made in a manner to be designated by the Governor. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §5.
SD Codified L § 13-43-41 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-41 - Vacancies--Removal of members.

13-43-41. Vacancies--Removal of members.Vacancies on the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of any unexpired term. Members may be removed by the Governor for cause. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §6.
SD Codified L § 13-43-42 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-42 - Election of officers--Adoption of rules.

13-43-42. Election of officers--Adoption of rules.The Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission shall elect from its membership a chairperson, a vice chairperson and other such officers as the commission shall determine and shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §7.
SD Codified L § 13-43-43 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-43 - Appointment of executive secretary--Employees.

13-43-43. Appointment of executive secretary--Employees.The Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission may appoint an executive secretary and employ persons to provide such service as the commission may require. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §8.
SD Codified L § 13-43-44 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-44 - Meetings.

13-43-44. Meetings.The Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission shall meet on call of the chairperson. However, he shall call a meeting upon request of four members. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §9.
SD Codified L § 13-43-45 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-45 - Adoption of rules and code of professional ethics--Recommendations to boards.

13-43-45. Adoption of rules and code of professional ethics--Recommendations to boards.The Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission may adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1-26, to carry out the provisions of §§13-43-38 to 13-43-49, inclusive.The commission shall adopt a code of professional ethics for the administrator's profession in this state.The commission may make any recommendation to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards or to school boards which will promote an improvement in the administrator's profession. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §10; SL 2017, ch 81, §57.
SD Codified L § 13-43-48 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-48 - Reprimand or disciplinary action for administrator misconduct--Procedure.

13-43-48. Reprimand or disciplinary action for administrator misconduct--Procedure.After notice and hearing as a contested case under the provisions of chapter 1-26, if the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission determines that an administrator has engaged in conduct referenced in §13-42-9 or 13-42-10, the commission may issue a public or private reprimand or impose other appropriate disciplinary action which is in the best interests of the commission, the certificate holder, and the public. The commission does not have the authority to deny, not renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate.The commission has the powers conferred by §§1-26-19.1 and 1-26-19.2, and the certificate holder and the certificate holder's attorney also have available the provisions of those sections. The commission may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to further define other appropriate disciplinary action referenced in this section. Any member reprimanded or disciplined by the commission pursuant to this section may appeal to circuit court as provided by chapter 1-26. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §13; SL 2015, ch 98, §24.
SD Codified L § 13-43-49 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 13 - Education|Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers|Section 13-43-49 - Complaint requesting revocation or suspension of certificate of administrator--Procedure--Decision--Appeal.

13-43-49. Complaint requesting revocation or suspension of certificate of administrator--Procedure--Decision--Appeal.If the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission determines that proceedings to revoke or suspend the certificate of an administrator should be instituted, the commission shall file a written complaint, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the hearing record with the secretary and serve a copy of the complaint and findings and conclusions upon the parties before the commission. The commission's complaint shall specify the nature and character of the charges. The commission may impose discipline pursuant to §13-43-48 and file a complaint pursuant to this section.The secretary may base the revocation or suspension decision solely upon review of the commission's hearing record or may require additional evidence by affidavit, document, or testimony upon the secretary's own motion or upon the request of any party before the commission. The commission's determination to institute proceedings seeking revocation or suspension of a certificate pursuant to this section is not a final agency action and may not be appealed to court. The final decision of the secretary may be appealed to circuit court as provided in §13-42-16. Source: SL 1985, ch 139, §14; SL 1991, ch 155; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §63; SL 2015, ch 98, §25.