The states continued tax revenue woes were reflected in Governor Daugaard’s budget speech on Tuesday. The Daugaard administration anticipates a near $34 million shortfall and is proposing more belt tightening to balance the budget.
While there will be more money for education there will be no increase in inflationary funding per student.
Huron superintendent Terry Nebelsick says he wasn’t surprised by what he heard
Nebelsick believes lawmakers will find a way to meet the teacher pay formula
Nebelsick believes the formula has been successful in attracting and retaining teachers in South Dakota
Nebelsick says the formula has made the state more competitive salary-wise with other states in the region.