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Sioux Falls School Board
Five people elected by district voters run the Sioux Falls School District. They set the budget, decide on buildings and boundaries, and write district policy. Here's who they are, when they meet and where to find the official records.
Who they are
The five-member Sioux Falls School Board, elected by voters who live in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. Members serve four-year terms, and elections are in June. The superintendent runs the district day to day and answers to the board.
What's happening now
The big one right now is buildings. A 30-person community task force is looking at district facility needs, including replacing Whittier Middle School. The task force reconvenes in December to go over community input and cost estimates. A decision on whether to ask voters for a bond is expected in spring 2027.
Who's on the board
- Nan KellyPresidentTerm ends June 30, 2028Email Nan
- Gail L. SwensonVice PresidentTerm ends June 30, 2030Email Gail
- Dawn Marie JohnsonBoard memberTerm ends June 30, 2030Email Dawn
- Marc MurrenBoard memberTerm ends June 30, 2030Email Marc
- Elizabeth DuffyBoard memberTerm ends June 30, 2028Email Elizabeth
All five represent the whole district. If your address is in the Sioux Falls School District, these are your board members. Not sure? Look up your address. Members last checked against the district's site Nov. 13, 2026.
What the board works on
- MoneyApproves the district's yearly budget and the property tax levy that pays for it.
- BuildingsDecides which schools get built, rebuilt or closed, and whether to ask voters for a bond.
- BoundariesSets attendance boundaries, which decide which school a student goes to.
- RulesWrites and updates district policies, from student conduct to AI use.
- LeadershipHires and oversees the superintendent, who runs the district day to day.
- PierreTakes positions on state bills that affect schools and school funding.
When it meets. Usually the second and fourth Mondays at 5:30 p.m., with a work session early in the month. Most meetings are at the Instructional Planning Center, 201 E. 38th St. Dates and times can change, so check the agenda.
Find it on the district's site
The district posts everything, but it's spread across a lot of pages. Here's where each thing lives. Pick what you're looking for.
- Agendas, reports and minutesEvery meeting's agenda and packet, plus minutes from past meetings. The agenda usually posts a few days ahead.
- Meeting dates and placesThe district's list of upcoming board meetings and related events.
- Board policiesThe full policy book, searchable.
- Policies and contractsPolicy changes the board is reviewing, and district contracts.
- Budget and auditsBudget books by year and annual audit reports.
- Pending bidsProjects and purchases out for bid right now.
- Facility planningBuilding needs, the facilities task force and any future bond.
- Busing and boundariesWhich school serves your address, and bus routes.
- Legislative positionsWhere the board stands on state bills.
- School board electionsSeats up next, how to file and candidate information.
- Board membersNames, terms and email addresses.
- Let's TalkThe district's form for questions and feedback.
We don't recap every board meeting. We flag the big decisions here, on the calendar and in The Rise, and link you straight to the official record.
How to weigh in
- Speak at a board meetingEvery regular meeting has time for people to speak, on agenda items and on anything else. Check the agenda first to see what's up for a vote.
- Email the boardEvery member's email is listed above. You can also call (605) 367-7900 to have a message passed along.
- Use the district's Let's Talk formFor questions or feedback that go to district staff.
Coming up
School Board meeting
The board's second meeting of the month, on its regular schedule. The agenda posts on the district's board portal a few days ahead, so check it for what's up and to confirm the time. Time is set aside for public comment.
Cities, counties and schools meeting
A noon meeting of city, county and school district leaders, listed on the school district's meeting page. School board members may attend.
School facilities task force meeting
The community task force on school buildings meets again to go over community input and cost estimates. Replacing Whittier Middle School is its top-ranked project. School board members may attend.
School Board meeting
The board's first meeting of the month, on its regular schedule. The agenda posts on the district's board portal a few days ahead, so check it for what's up and to confirm the time. Time is set aside for public comment.
Common questions
Who is on the Sioux Falls School Board?
Nan Kelly (president), Gail L. Swenson (vice president), Dawn Marie Johnson, Marc Murren and Elizabeth Duffy, as listed by the district in November 2026.
When does the Sioux Falls School Board meet?
Usually the second and fourth Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the Instructional Planning Center, 201 E. 38th St., with a work session early in the month. Dates and times can change, so check the agenda on the district's board portal.
Is my address in the Sioux Falls School District?
Not every Sioux Falls address is. Parts of the city are served by other districts. Type your address into the Neighborhood Guide to check.
Official sources
- School Board MembersSioux Falls School District
- Board Meeting Dates and AgendasSioux Falls School District
- School Board Agendas, Reports and MinutesSioux Falls School District
- School Board ElectionsSioux Falls School District
More reporting
- Sioux Falls School District seeks input from community on school facility needsDakota News Now, Oct. 21, 2026
- Task force ranks 38 Sioux Falls School District improvements, starting with WhittierPigeon605, June 3, 2026
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Who else represents you
The mayor and 8 City Council membersMayor and City CouncilStreets, police and fire, parks, zoning and the City budget.Next on our calendar: Nov. 16, 2026, City Council informational meetingSee who's on it
30 legislators from 10 districtsIn PierreState laws, sales tax and the limits on property taxes. See who represents Sioux Falls in Pierre and how they voted on the bills that affect us.Open the Legislature Guide