The South Dakota Board of Regents continued their state-wide tour in Huron Tuesday night. Executive Director Dr. Jack Warner says much of what was brought up in Huron has been echoed in previous presentations across South Dakota….
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An significant exchange of thoughts on teacher salaries was brought by a teacher in the audience who questioned the Department of Labor and Regulations salary figures used in the Regents presentation and what the Board of Regents could do help enhance the pay of K through 12 teachers. Warner says the Regents hands are tied when it comes to teacher pay outside of the Higher Ed arena…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/10/regentshuron2.mp3|titles=regentshuron2]The District 22 legislative delegation hosted the Board of Regents appearance in Huron. Representative Jim White, who sits on the Appropriations Committee, said he is cautiously optimistic that State finances may be to help ease the burden some on schools in the next budget. Board of Regents have seven more presentations in cities across the state