I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve consent action items letter “A” through “F”. A. Board Meeting Minutes from August 23, 2010, the Human Resources Report, and the Finance Report. B. District Advisory Committee Membership – Dr. Paul Gausman C. Contract for Year 2 Balanced Leadership Training with McRel – Janet Rohmiller D. Contract for Transportation Services with Cab’s Inc. – Mel McKern E. Contract for Transportation Services with Siouxland Regional Transit System (S.R.T.S.) – Mel McKern F. Revised Agreement with Community Action Agency for Provision of Preschool Services – Jean Peters
A. Unfinished Business – President Batcheller If any member of the board feels that the board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time. B. Appointment of President Pro-tem The Board shall, by consensus, appoint the board secretary as president pro-tem to serve until the election of a new president. C. Permanent Organization of the Board Permanent organization of the board will be effected by electing a president from the members of the board, who shall take office immediately. The mechanics of the election of the president and the vice president can be by open nomination or by ballot, as the board prefers. A motion may be presented to determine which method shall be used. Nominations will be taken for the office of president. When the nominations are completed, voting will take place. If no nominee receives a majority of the vote, the board will vote again. Nominees may remove their names at any time during the process. Voting continues until a nominee receives four or more votes. The same procedure is followed for election of the vice president. D. Appointment of Board Secretary RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoint Cynthia A. Lloyd as Board Secretary for the 2010-2011 school year – the Board President will administer the oath of office. E. Appointment of District Treasurer – Board President RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoint Gordon Winterlin as District Treasurer for the 2010-2011 school year - the Board President will administer the oath of office.
Board Policy 605.4: Graduation Requirements – Dr. LuAnn Haase RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the recommended revisions to Board Policy 605.4.
G. Multi-Year Strategic Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the District’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan as presented. H. Bond Proceedings – Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the following: • Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of the Same. • Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate. • Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. • Resolution for the Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of the Bonds.
Allocation of Ed Jobs Money – Dr. Linda Madison RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the use of the Ed Jobs funds to hire additional quality teachers and assistants, thus providing academic support to students in classrooms.
Resolution to Approve Public Notice of Proposed Real Estate Sale – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the resolution to approve public notice. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 27th day of September 2010, at the School Board meeting of the Sioux City Community School District. K. First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 204.15 Community Participation/Procedures AR204.15 Community Participation/Procedures 401.34 Nepotism 402.43 Employee Negotiations 404.8 Absence Without Pay 404.9 Religious Holidays 405.3 Access to Buildings AR709.2 Delete: Transportation Insurance Program
Board Work Session – 8:00 a.m., September 14, 2010, in ESC Board Room Board Policy and Human Relations Committee – 3:30p.m., September 15, 2010, in ESC #326. Communications Committee – 2:00p.m., September 16, 2010, in Alison Benson’s office. Educational Equity Committee – 11:45 a.m., September 21, 2010, in the Board Conference Room. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00p.m., September 21, 2010, in ESC #312. Student Achievement Committee – 3:00p.m., September 23, 2010, in ESC #326. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00a.m., September 27, 2010, in #312. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00 p.m., September 29, 2010, at Leeds Elementary School. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., September 30, 2010, in ESC Board Room.
Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 431.04 Delete: Employee Meals and Lodging Reimbursement 431.05 Employee Transportation and Expenses Reimbursement
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve consent action items letter “A” through “F”. A. Board Meeting Minutes from August 23, 2010, the Human Resources Report, and the Finance Report. B. District Advisory Committee Membership – Dr. Paul Gausman C. Contract for Year 2 Balanced Leadership Training with McRel – Janet Rohmiller D. Contract for Transportation Services with Cab’s Inc. – Mel McKern E. Contract for Transportation Services with Siouxland Regional Transit System (S.R.T.S.) – Mel McKern F. Revised Agreement with Community Action Agency for Provision of Preschool Services – Jean Peters
A. Unfinished Business – President Batcheller If any member of the board feels that the board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time. B. Appointment of President Pro-tem The Board shall, by consensus, appoint the board secretary as president pro-tem to serve until the election of a new president. C. Permanent Organization of the Board Permanent organization of the board will be effected by electing a president from the members of the board, who shall take office immediately. The mechanics of the election of the president and the vice president can be by open nomination or by ballot, as the board prefers. A motion may be presented to determine which method shall be used. Nominations will be taken for the office of president. When the nominations are completed, voting will take place. If no nominee receives a majority of the vote, the board will vote again. Nominees may remove their names at any time during the process. Voting continues until a nominee receives four or more votes. The same procedure is followed for election of the vice president. D. Appointment of Board Secretary RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoint Cynthia A. Lloyd as Board Secretary for the 2010-2011 school year – the Board President will administer the oath of office. E. Appointment of District Treasurer – Board President RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoint Gordon Winterlin as District Treasurer for the 2010-2011 school year - the Board President will administer the oath of office.
Board Policy 605.4: Graduation Requirements – Dr. LuAnn Haase RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the recommended revisions to Board Policy 605.4.
G. Multi-Year Strategic Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the District’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan as presented. H. Bond Proceedings – Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the following: • Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of the Same. • Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate. • Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. • Resolution for the Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of the Bonds.
Allocation of Ed Jobs Money – Dr. Linda Madison RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the use of the Ed Jobs funds to hire additional quality teachers and assistants, thus providing academic support to students in classrooms.
Resolution to Approve Public Notice of Proposed Real Estate Sale – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the resolution to approve public notice. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 27th day of September 2010, at the School Board meeting of the Sioux City Community School District. K. First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 204.15 Community Participation/Procedures AR204.15 Community Participation/Procedures 401.34 Nepotism 402.43 Employee Negotiations 404.8 Absence Without Pay 404.9 Religious Holidays 405.3 Access to Buildings AR709.2 Delete: Transportation Insurance Program
Board Work Session – 8:00 a.m., September 14, 2010, in ESC Board Room Board Policy and Human Relations Committee – 3:30p.m., September 15, 2010, in ESC #326. Communications Committee – 2:00p.m., September 16, 2010, in Alison Benson’s office. Educational Equity Committee – 11:45 a.m., September 21, 2010, in the Board Conference Room. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00p.m., September 21, 2010, in ESC #312. Student Achievement Committee – 3:00p.m., September 23, 2010, in ESC #326. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00a.m., September 27, 2010, in #312. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00 p.m., September 29, 2010, at Leeds Elementary School. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., September 30, 2010, in ESC Board Room.
Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 431.04 Delete: Employee Meals and Lodging Reimbursement 431.05 Employee Transportation and Expenses Reimbursement