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.
Consent Action Items RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves consent action item letter “A”. A. Board Meeting Minutes from January 24, 2011, the Human Resources Report, and the Finance Report.
Hearing A. Rebecca Street Reconstruction Project – Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at the Sioux City Community School District’s School Board meeting on the 14th day of February, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. local time, for the purpose to approve the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $375,000 for the reconstruction of Rebecca Street located adjacent to the District’s new Liberty Elementary School. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves the Rebecca Street Reconstruction Project with an estimated cost of $375,000.
Action Items A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul R. Gausman 405.12 Drug-Free Workplace AR421 Delete: Tobacco Free Schools 603.10 Instructional Materials AR603.10 Instructional Materials 800.2 Fixed Assets AR800.2 Fixed Assets 1001.2 News Media Relations B. First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul R. Gausman 502.6 Interviews By Or On Behalf of Educational Agencies AR502.7 Interviews and Removal of Students By Law Enforcement Personnel or Child Abuse In Investigators 504.4 Anti-Harassment / Bullying AR504.4 Anti-Harassment / Bullying C. Contemporary Literature and Composition – Judy Hamer RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a new course, Contemporary Literature and Composition, for juniors who have taken a Language Arts Support course, effective for the 2011-12 school year. D. Microsoft Settlement Software Purchases – Neil Schroeder RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Quickreads and Microsoft Windows 7 / Office 2010 licenses using Microsoft Settlement funds. E. Disposition of Hobson School – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the disposition of Hobson School to the City of Sioux City.
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:45 a.m., February 15, 2011, in the ESC Professional Learning Center. Communications Committee – 4:00p.m., February 16, 2011, in ESC Board Room. Board Policy and Human Relations Committee – 3:30p.m., February 17, 2011, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00p.m., February 22, 2011, in ESC #312. Student Achievement Committee – 3:00p.m., February 24, 2011, in ESC #326. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 24, 2011, in ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00a.m., February 28, 2011, in ESC #103. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00 p.m., April 6, 2011, at Building Blocks Preschool
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.
Consent Action Items RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves consent action item letter “A”. A. Board Meeting Minutes from January 24, 2011, the Human Resources Report, and the Finance Report.
Hearing A. Rebecca Street Reconstruction Project – Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at the Sioux City Community School District’s School Board meeting on the 14th day of February, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. local time, for the purpose to approve the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $375,000 for the reconstruction of Rebecca Street located adjacent to the District’s new Liberty Elementary School. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves the Rebecca Street Reconstruction Project with an estimated cost of $375,000.
Action Items A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul R. Gausman 405.12 Drug-Free Workplace AR421 Delete: Tobacco Free Schools 603.10 Instructional Materials AR603.10 Instructional Materials 800.2 Fixed Assets AR800.2 Fixed Assets 1001.2 News Media Relations B. First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul R. Gausman 502.6 Interviews By Or On Behalf of Educational Agencies AR502.7 Interviews and Removal of Students By Law Enforcement Personnel or Child Abuse In Investigators 504.4 Anti-Harassment / Bullying AR504.4 Anti-Harassment / Bullying C. Contemporary Literature and Composition – Judy Hamer RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a new course, Contemporary Literature and Composition, for juniors who have taken a Language Arts Support course, effective for the 2011-12 school year. D. Microsoft Settlement Software Purchases – Neil Schroeder RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Quickreads and Microsoft Windows 7 / Office 2010 licenses using Microsoft Settlement funds. E. Disposition of Hobson School – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the disposition of Hobson School to the City of Sioux City.
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:45 a.m., February 15, 2011, in the ESC Professional Learning Center. Communications Committee – 4:00p.m., February 16, 2011, in ESC Board Room. Board Policy and Human Relations Committee – 3:30p.m., February 17, 2011, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00p.m., February 22, 2011, in ESC #312. Student Achievement Committee – 3:00p.m., February 24, 2011, in ESC #326. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 24, 2011, in ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00a.m., February 28, 2011, in ESC #103. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00 p.m., April 6, 2011, at Building Blocks Preschool