I. Call to Order II. Approval of Closed Session Agenda To go into a closed session To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. III. Return to Open Session VI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Citizen Input At this time, the Board of Directors invites individuals or delegations to come forward and speak on any issues related to school district operations that are not included on tonight's meeting agenda. Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
VI. Consent Action Items Part I A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes of the June 22 and July 13, 2009, board meetings; the Human Resources Report, the F.T.E. Report and the Finance Report. B. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the increase to the administrator cafeteria benefit dollars by $150 per month for the 2010 fiscal year, and provide full family health and dental coverage at district cost for Superintendent Paul Gausman in lieu of the cafeteria increase. Part II A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve for second and final reading Board Policies 200—Name of School District; 200.2—Powers and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors; 200.6—Authority of Member; 200.7 (BR200.7)—Code of Ethics of the Board; 200.8—Board Orientation; 202.1—Development of Policy; 202.5—Administrative Action in Absence of Policy; 203.1—Board Committees; AR203.1—Board and Advisory Committees: delete as in 203.2; 203.2—Appointment of Members to Board Committees; 204.5—Organization of the Board of Directors; 204.9—Board Meetings/Agendas; AR204—Board Meetings: delete as in 204.9; 204.12—School Board Minutes; 204.14—Notice for Board Meetings; AR421—Tobacco Free Schools; 451.54—Employee: Continuation of Health Insurance Plan; 501.4—Attendance Records; 501.5—Resident Students; 501.6—Non-Resident Students; AR504.12—Student Medication Administration and AR504.12 (E1 and E2); 504.16 (AR504.16)— Custody of Native American Students; 505.18 (AR505.18)—Student Records Access; 505.6—Guest Speakers; 505.19—Student Directory Information; 808.1—Care, Maintenance, and disposal of District Records; 851.1—Medicaid Claiming; 902.5—Disposition of Obsolete Equipment; 971.1—Naming School Facilities and 1004.12—Driving School-Owned Vehicles. B. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve for second and final reading Board Policy 100—Mission Statement and 100.01—Education Philosophy. C. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve for first reading Board Policy 200.5—Board Vacancies and the deletion of Board Policies 200.3—Elections and 200.4—Board Membership. Part III A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Boys and Girls Home. B. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Human investment Partnership. C. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing lease agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Human Investment Partnership for classroom space at Leeds Elementary School. D. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing lease agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and the Community Action Agency of Siouxland for classroom space at Riverside Elementary School. E. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing lease agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and the Community Action Agency of Siouxland for classroom space at Unity Elementary School. F. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the renewal of the contract through which the Sanford Center provides an alternative suspension program for students in elementary and middle school. G. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the renewal of the Youth Build grant.
Athletic Training Service Agreement With Siouxland Sports Medicine Foundation (CNOS)—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the athletic training service agreement with the Siouxland Sports Medicine Foundation.
Purchase of the Ivesco Building—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the purchase of the Ivesco Building at a cost of $1.25 million to house the Central Kitchen, as well as the automotive body and technology programs.
Purchase of Jackson Plaza—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the purchase of Jackson Plaza at a cost of $$1,663,288.00 to house the district’s administrative offices.
Casework for the Smith-Everett Replacement Elementary School— Troy Thomas RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors award the casework for the Smith-Everett Replacement Elementary School to Custom Woodworks of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $$234,902.00.
North Middle School Easement Agreement—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a hearing for August 10, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. local time, to receive public input on the North Middle School easement agreement with the City of Sioux City.
F. Request for $12,000,000 Qualified School Construction Bonds— Mr. Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the seeking of $12,000,000 in Qualified School Construction Bonds.
G. 2010 IASB Legislative Action Priorities—President Batcheller RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve their IASB legislative action priorities for 2010.
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings -The next meeting of the Board Policy/Human Relations Committee is scheduled for July, 23, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., in the Education Service Center. -The next meeting of the Communications Committee is scheduled for July 23, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., in the Education Service Center. -The next meeting of the Building Oversight Committee has not yet been scheduled. -The next meeting of the Board Finance and Facilities Committee is scheduled for noon on August 4, 2009, in the Education Service Center. -The next meeting of the Finance Oversight Committee is scheduled for August 24, 2009, at 8:00 a.m., at 613 Pierce Street.
Board Policies 681.10—Grading, 684.08—Transfer of Course Work, 202.2—Adoption of Policy, 202.6—Review and Revision of Policy, 203.8—Conflict of Interest of Board Members, 205.1—Compensation of Expenses, 205.2—Professional Meetings and Association Membership, 205.3—Anonymous Communications, 405.1—District Employee Liability, 505.17—Minors School License to Drive, and the deletion of 602.11 (AR602.11)—Physical Education, 202.4—Administrative Procedures, AR301—Superintendent of Schools, 405.7—Supporting a Safe and orderly Environment—Dr. Paul Gausman
I. Call to Order II. Approval of Closed Session Agenda To go into a closed session To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. III. Return to Open Session VI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Citizen Input At this time, the Board of Directors invites individuals or delegations to come forward and speak on any issues related to school district operations that are not included on tonight's meeting agenda. Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
VI. Consent Action Items Part I A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes of the June 22 and July 13, 2009, board meetings; the Human Resources Report, the F.T.E. Report and the Finance Report. B. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the increase to the administrator cafeteria benefit dollars by $150 per month for the 2010 fiscal year, and provide full family health and dental coverage at district cost for Superintendent Paul Gausman in lieu of the cafeteria increase. Part II A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve for second and final reading Board Policies 200—Name of School District; 200.2—Powers and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors; 200.6—Authority of Member; 200.7 (BR200.7)—Code of Ethics of the Board; 200.8—Board Orientation; 202.1—Development of Policy; 202.5—Administrative Action in Absence of Policy; 203.1—Board Committees; AR203.1—Board and Advisory Committees: delete as in 203.2; 203.2—Appointment of Members to Board Committees; 204.5—Organization of the Board of Directors; 204.9—Board Meetings/Agendas; AR204—Board Meetings: delete as in 204.9; 204.12—School Board Minutes; 204.14—Notice for Board Meetings; AR421—Tobacco Free Schools; 451.54—Employee: Continuation of Health Insurance Plan; 501.4—Attendance Records; 501.5—Resident Students; 501.6—Non-Resident Students; AR504.12—Student Medication Administration and AR504.12 (E1 and E2); 504.16 (AR504.16)— Custody of Native American Students; 505.18 (AR505.18)—Student Records Access; 505.6—Guest Speakers; 505.19—Student Directory Information; 808.1—Care, Maintenance, and disposal of District Records; 851.1—Medicaid Claiming; 902.5—Disposition of Obsolete Equipment; 971.1—Naming School Facilities and 1004.12—Driving School-Owned Vehicles. B. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve for second and final reading Board Policy 100—Mission Statement and 100.01—Education Philosophy. C. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve for first reading Board Policy 200.5—Board Vacancies and the deletion of Board Policies 200.3—Elections and 200.4—Board Membership. Part III A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Boys and Girls Home. B. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Human investment Partnership. C. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing lease agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Human Investment Partnership for classroom space at Leeds Elementary School. D. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing lease agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and the Community Action Agency of Siouxland for classroom space at Riverside Elementary School. E. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the continuing lease agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and the Community Action Agency of Siouxland for classroom space at Unity Elementary School. F. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the renewal of the contract through which the Sanford Center provides an alternative suspension program for students in elementary and middle school. G. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the renewal of the Youth Build grant.
Athletic Training Service Agreement With Siouxland Sports Medicine Foundation (CNOS)—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the athletic training service agreement with the Siouxland Sports Medicine Foundation.
Purchase of the Ivesco Building—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the purchase of the Ivesco Building at a cost of $1.25 million to house the Central Kitchen, as well as the automotive body and technology programs.
Purchase of Jackson Plaza—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the purchase of Jackson Plaza at a cost of $$1,663,288.00 to house the district’s administrative offices.
Casework for the Smith-Everett Replacement Elementary School— Troy Thomas RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors award the casework for the Smith-Everett Replacement Elementary School to Custom Woodworks of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $$234,902.00.
North Middle School Easement Agreement—Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a hearing for August 10, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. local time, to receive public input on the North Middle School easement agreement with the City of Sioux City.
F. Request for $12,000,000 Qualified School Construction Bonds— Mr. Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the seeking of $12,000,000 in Qualified School Construction Bonds.
G. 2010 IASB Legislative Action Priorities—President Batcheller RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve their IASB legislative action priorities for 2010.
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings -The next meeting of the Board Policy/Human Relations Committee is scheduled for July, 23, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., in the Education Service Center. -The next meeting of the Communications Committee is scheduled for July 23, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., in the Education Service Center. -The next meeting of the Building Oversight Committee has not yet been scheduled. -The next meeting of the Board Finance and Facilities Committee is scheduled for noon on August 4, 2009, in the Education Service Center. -The next meeting of the Finance Oversight Committee is scheduled for August 24, 2009, at 8:00 a.m., at 613 Pierce Street.
Board Policies 681.10—Grading, 684.08—Transfer of Course Work, 202.2—Adoption of Policy, 202.6—Review and Revision of Policy, 203.8—Conflict of Interest of Board Members, 205.1—Compensation of Expenses, 205.2—Professional Meetings and Association Membership, 205.3—Anonymous Communications, 405.1—District Employee Liability, 505.17—Minors School License to Drive, and the deletion of 602.11 (AR602.11)—Physical Education, 202.4—Administrative Procedures, AR301—Superintendent of Schools, 405.7—Supporting a Safe and orderly Environment—Dr. Paul Gausman