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SD Board of Regents Working on SB55 Details

SD Board of Regents Working on SB55 Details

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The South Dakota Board of Regents took several days this week to hold their summer retreat at Lewis & Clark Resort west of Yankton.
Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they spent some time on the SB55 process……

SB55 was passed by the legislature last year and mandated the Regents refine their financial management.
Maher says they are still working through the efficiencies they need….

Maher says they aren’t looking for any major changes or cuts…..

The Regents have already moved to one food service for all six campuses.

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