SC 805 South Dakota Senate · 2026 Regular Session

commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring seven South Dakota school administrators for their service. It commends Dr. Jeff Danielsen (Watertown Superintendent), Bo Beck (Aberdeen Middle School Principal), Connie Alspach (Dupree School Business Official), Jay Swatek (Tea Elementary Principal), Kelly Messmer (Harding County Secondary Principal), Sherri Nelson (Brandon Valley Curriculum Leader), and Monica Waltman (Douglas Director of Special Education). The resolution recognizes their combined 197 years of service and dedication to education. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely provides formal recognition through a legislative commendation.

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Feb 2026

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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 17, 2026

MINOR

The bill was transformed from a placeholder template into a substantive legislative commemoration honoring seven specific South Dakota school administrators for their 2024-2025 outstanding service. The original text contained only browser compatibility warnings and generic formatting, while the new version adds specific names, titles, and locations of the honorees along with formal legislative language establishing their recognition.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a non-functional placeholder to an active legislative commemoration with specific individuals named for official recognition.

SCOPE

Added specific names, titles, and locations of seven school administrators being honored: Dr. Jeff Danielsen (Watertown Superintendent), Bo Beck (Aberdeen Middle School Principal), Connie Alspach (Dupree Business Official), Jay Swatek (Tea Elementary Principal), Kelly Messmer (Harding County Secondary Principal), Sherri Nelson (Brandon Valley Curriculum Leader), and Monica Waltman (Douglas Special Education Director).

ELIGIBILITY

Established eligibility criteria noting these administrators were elected by peers for outstanding service and dedication to education, with combined 197 years of service to South Dakota.

TECHNICAL

Removed browser compatibility warnings and placeholder text that prevented the legislative website from functioning properly.

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