I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
VI. 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. VII. Consent Action Items RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves consent action items letters “A” through “C”. A. Board Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2011, the Human Resources Report, and the Finance Report. B. Agreement Among the Boys and Girls Home, the Sioux City Community School District, and Northwest Area Education Agency – Jean Peters C. Contract for Transportation Services with Siouxland Regional Transit System (S.R.T.S.) – Mel McKern
A. Sale of District Property (1516 S. St. Aubin, Sioux City, Iowa 51106) – Gordon Winterlin Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at the Sioux City Community School District’s School Board meeting on the 22nd day of August, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. local time, for the purpose of selling real property with a locally known address of 1516 S. St. Aubin, Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. LEGAL DESCRIPTION of PROPERTY: 1516 S. St. Aubin, Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Cheney’s 2nd Lots 3-8 Block 16. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors passes a resolution to sell the vacant lot located at 1516 S. St. Aubin to H and S Properties of Siouxland, L.L.C. for $1,000.
A. Purchase Agreement for 2241 Nash Street Property – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Purchase Agreement for the 2241 Nash Street property for the amount of $62,000. B. IASB Membership – Doug Batcheller RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a one year membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards in the amount of $10,366.00. C. North High School Family and Consumer Science Renovation Project – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $581,084.80, for the renovation of the North High School classrooms, previously occupied by the science department, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. CDT at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 12th day of September, 2011. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address. D. District 2011-2012 Strategic Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the district’s 2011-2012 strategic plan. E. Addition of 7th Grade Soccer to Middle School Athletics Program – John Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the addition of 7th grade Boys and Girls Soccer for the 2011-2012 school year.
Board Policy and Human Resources Committee – 3:30p.m., August 25, 2011, in ESC #326. Student Achievement Committee – 3:00p.m., September 1, 2011, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00p.m., September 6, 2011, in ESC #312. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00p.m., September 8, 2011, at AEA. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., September 20, 2011, in ESC #105. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00a.m., September 26, 2011, in ESC #103.
A. Beyond the Bell Program Review – Mary Jo Salem B. District’s Legislative Priorities –Doug Batcheller
C. The Administration’s Recommendations for Future Facilities Planning – Dr. Paul Gausman Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
VI. 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. VII. Consent Action Items RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves consent action items letters “A” through “C”. A. Board Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2011, the Human Resources Report, and the Finance Report. B. Agreement Among the Boys and Girls Home, the Sioux City Community School District, and Northwest Area Education Agency – Jean Peters C. Contract for Transportation Services with Siouxland Regional Transit System (S.R.T.S.) – Mel McKern
A. Sale of District Property (1516 S. St. Aubin, Sioux City, Iowa 51106) – Gordon Winterlin Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at the Sioux City Community School District’s School Board meeting on the 22nd day of August, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. local time, for the purpose of selling real property with a locally known address of 1516 S. St. Aubin, Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. LEGAL DESCRIPTION of PROPERTY: 1516 S. St. Aubin, Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Cheney’s 2nd Lots 3-8 Block 16. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors passes a resolution to sell the vacant lot located at 1516 S. St. Aubin to H and S Properties of Siouxland, L.L.C. for $1,000.
A. Purchase Agreement for 2241 Nash Street Property – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Purchase Agreement for the 2241 Nash Street property for the amount of $62,000. B. IASB Membership – Doug Batcheller RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a one year membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards in the amount of $10,366.00. C. North High School Family and Consumer Science Renovation Project – Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $581,084.80, for the renovation of the North High School classrooms, previously occupied by the science department, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. CDT at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 12th day of September, 2011. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address. D. District 2011-2012 Strategic Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the district’s 2011-2012 strategic plan. E. Addition of 7th Grade Soccer to Middle School Athletics Program – John Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the addition of 7th grade Boys and Girls Soccer for the 2011-2012 school year.
Board Policy and Human Resources Committee – 3:30p.m., August 25, 2011, in ESC #326. Student Achievement Committee – 3:00p.m., September 1, 2011, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00p.m., September 6, 2011, in ESC #312. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00p.m., September 8, 2011, at AEA. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., September 20, 2011, in ESC #105. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00a.m., September 26, 2011, in ESC #103.
A. Beyond the Bell Program Review – Mary Jo Salem B. District’s Legislative Priorities –Doug Batcheller
C. The Administration’s Recommendations for Future Facilities Planning – Dr. Paul Gausman Adjourn