24 : 44 : 01 : 07 . Appeal documentation. A school district's application to appeal the imposition of a financial penalty shall include written documentation of the following:

1. (1) The average teacher salary, based on data collected pursuant to SDCL 13-8-47 and SDCL 13-3-51;
2. (2) The increase in average teacher compensation, as defined in SDCL 13-8-47, from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2017 and all subsequent years;
3. (3) The increase in total teacher compensation, as defined in SDCL 13-8-47, from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2017; and

4. (4) Any additional information requested by the board to enable the board to make a determination.

   School districts may supplement the documentation required by this section with additional information supporting the application of appeal.

Source: 44 SDR 22, effective August 8, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 1-45-38.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-45-38 , 13-8-47 , 13-13-73.5 , 13-13-73.6.