13-43-1. Employment of school board member in same district prohibited. No person employed to teach or to draw public money as a teacher may serve as a board member in the same school district. Source: SDC 1939, §15.3805; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 16, §14; SL 1959, ch 74; SDC Supp 1960, §15.3814; SL 1975, […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
13-43-4. Written contract required–Execution. A teacher shall be employed only upon written contract signed by the teacher and by the president of the school board and business manager of the school district. Source: SDC 1939, §15.3801; SL 1939, ch 49; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 16, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §15.3808; SL 1975, ch 128, […]
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 […]
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.
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.
