SDCL § 13-7-12: Precinct superintendents and precinct deputies of school elections--Compensation.

Each voting precinct shall be presided over by an election board consisting of a minimum of two precinct deputies and one precinct superintendent appointed by the school board. Members of school boards may serve on election boards.

Each precinct superintendent and precinct deputy other than members of school boards shall receive compensation as shall be fixed by the school board and paid from the district treasury.