2026-2027 Executive Board
The School Administrators of South Dakota, an umbrella organization, was founded in 1970 with the purpose of binding the parent association into one unified organization.
SASD’s mission is to promote quality education in South Dakota.
Lana Main , President
SDASCD
Spearfish School District
Michael Amolins, Vice-President
SDASCD
Harrisburg School District
Kathy Holter, Past-President
SDASBO
Platte-Geddes School District
Jared Olson, Past Vice-President
SDASBO
Beresford School District
Joseph Schwan
SDSSA
Groton School District
Joel Bailey
SDSSA
Dell Rapids School District
Monica Waltman
SDCASE
Douglas School District
Dean Kueter
SDCASE
Cornbelt Educational Cooperative
Heidi Clausen
SDASBO
Watertown School District
Don Lyon
SDASSP
Spearfish School District
Samantha Weaver
SDAESP
Hill City School District
Bert Falak
SDASSP
Northeast Technical High School
TBD
SDAESP
Dr. Joe Graves, Secretary of Education
DOE Ex-Officio
Department of Education
Dr. David DeJong
Higher Ed
Dakota State University
Dr. Tim Mitchell
Retiree
Retiree
Parent Group Presidents 2026-2027
Justin Downes – SDSSA
Milbank School District
Lana Main – SDASCD
Spearfish School District
TBD -SDAESP
Matthew Raba – SDASSP
Belle Fourche School District
Kristi Curd- SDASBO
Lake Preston School District
Monica Waltman – SDCASE
Douglas School District