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What does a South Dakota teacher's contract need to include?
The teacher's contract must specify:
- the date at or about which the school year shall begin;
- the term of employment;
- the wages per month; and
- the time of payment.
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In South Dakota, who has the authority to sign a teacher's contract?
A South Dakota teacher's writtten contract must be signed by the teacher, the president of the school board, and the business manager of the school district.
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In South Dakota, does a teacher need a written contract?
Yes. A teacher can be employed only upon a written contract signed by the teacher and by the president of the school board and business manager of the school district.
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In South Dakota, can a teacher serve as a school board member in the same school district?
No. No person employed to teach or to draw public money as a teacher may serve as a board member in the same school district.
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What is the South Dakota Indian Education Advisory Council?
The Indian Education Advisory Council consists of representatives of all nine tribes in South Dakota along with Native American educators from all parts of the state. The nine representatives of the tribes are appointed from nominations submitted by the tribal councils of each of the tribes. The council members serve for three-year terms.
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What is the South Dakota Office of Indian Education?
The Office of Indian Education supports initiatives so that South Dakota's students and public school instructional staff become aware of and gain an appreciation of South Dakota's unique American Indian culture.
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In South Dakota, what is a "forum-selection clause"?
In South Dakota, a forum-selection clause is a contract element that allows the parties to agree that any lawsuits resulting from that contract will be initiated in a specific forum.
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In South Dakota, who can make a contract?
Under South Dakota law, any person can make a contract except (1) minors; (2) persons of unsound mind; and (3) persons deprived of civil rights.
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In South Dakota, what is an "implied contract"?
Under South Dakota law, an "implied contract" is a contract in which the terms are shown by the parties' conduct.
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In South Dakota, what is an "express contract"?
Under South Dakota law, an "express contract" is a contract in which the terms are stated in words.