School districts around South Dakota have been getting information from the state Department of Education about the new funding formula, and how it will affect each district. The legislature this year passed a half cent sales tax increase that will be used for increased teacher pay.
Parker School Superintendent Donavon DeBoer says they are working through contract negotiations…..

DeBoer says more than just money is involved….

DeBoer says the new money will help them become more competitive in hiring new teachers, to a point…..

DeBoer says they have seen their enrollment continue to slowly increase, which will also benefit their teachers.