I. Call to Order II. Roll Call of Members III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Closed Session / Adjourn to Closed Session RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors hold a closed session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, pursuant to section 21.5(1)(a) of the Iowa Code. V. Adjourn Closed Session / Return to Open Session VI. Adjourn
Friend of Education Award(s) Morningside Assembly of God Church, Jack Bernstein, and Cy Chesterman - Dr. Paul Gausman
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 today's meeting agenda. Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
Consent Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2013 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin
Hoover Elementary School Site Reconstruction Project / Bid Package #2 - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $2,100,000 for the Hoover Elementary School Site Reconstruction Project / Bid Package #2. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Hoover Elementary School Site Reconstruction Project (BP2) with an estimated cost of $2,100,000.
Hoover Elementary School Site Geothermal Well Project / Bid Package #3 – Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $486,200 for the Hoover Elementary School Site Geothermal Well Project / Bid Package #3. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Hoover Elementary School Site Geothermal Well Project (BP3) with an estimated cost of $486,200.
Hoover Elementary School Site Construction Project / Bid Package #4 – Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $15,495,119 for the Hoover Elementary School Site Construction Project / Bid Package #4. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Hoover Elementary School Site Construction Project (BP4) with an estimated cost of $15,495,119.
Clark Elementary School Parking Lot Project - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $425,000 for the Clark Elementary School Parking Lot Project. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Clark Elementary School Parking Lot Project with an estimated cost of $425,000.
Sale or Demolition of District Property - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, on the proposed resolution to dispose of the property at 2207 Nash Street. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale or demolition with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed resolution to dispose of the property at 2207 Nash Street
Board Policies for Second and Final Reading - Dr. Paul Gausman -201.3 Secretary of the Board -201.4 Treasurer of the Board -204.9 Board Meetings / Agendas -204.10 Meetings of the Board and Order of Regular Board Meetings RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
Sioux City Community School District Educational Planning Handbook - Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook which includes implementation of new courses and expansion of current career pathways to be established at all high schools.
At-Risk Modified Allowable Growth - Dr. Linda Madison RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the levy for At-Risk Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $3,243,870.
Whittier Elementary School - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the closure of Whittier Elementary School at the close of the 2014-2015 school year.
Consideration of Termination of Employment of Carrie L. Johnson - Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the termination of employment of Carrie L. Johnson.
XI. Board Member Reports / Future Meetings -Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., December 10, 2013, in ESC #105. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., December 13, 2013, in ESC #326. -Communications Committee – 4:00 p.m., December 17, 2013, in ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee - 8:00 a.m., December 19, 2013, in ESC #103. -District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., December 19, 2013, in ESC Board Room. -Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 11:45 a.m., January 7, 2014, in ESC #312. -Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 13, 2014, in ESC Board Room. -Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., January 15, 2014, at Irving Preschool. -Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 25, 2014, in ESC Board Room. -Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 27, 2014, in ESC Board Room. XII. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Paul Gausman XIII. Discussion / Information A. FAST / TIERS Initiative - Dr. Kim Buryanek XIV. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call of Members III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Closed Session / Adjourn to Closed Session RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors hold a closed session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, pursuant to section 21.5(1)(a) of the Iowa Code. V. Adjourn Closed Session / Return to Open Session VI. Adjourn
Friend of Education Award(s) Morningside Assembly of God Church, Jack Bernstein, and Cy Chesterman - Dr. Paul Gausman
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 today's meeting agenda. Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
Consent Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2013 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin
Hoover Elementary School Site Reconstruction Project / Bid Package #2 - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $2,100,000 for the Hoover Elementary School Site Reconstruction Project / Bid Package #2. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Hoover Elementary School Site Reconstruction Project (BP2) with an estimated cost of $2,100,000.
Hoover Elementary School Site Geothermal Well Project / Bid Package #3 – Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $486,200 for the Hoover Elementary School Site Geothermal Well Project / Bid Package #3. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Hoover Elementary School Site Geothermal Well Project (BP3) with an estimated cost of $486,200.
Hoover Elementary School Site Construction Project / Bid Package #4 – Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $15,495,119 for the Hoover Elementary School Site Construction Project / Bid Package #4. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Hoover Elementary School Site Construction Project (BP4) with an estimated cost of $15,495,119.
Clark Elementary School Parking Lot Project - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, for the purpose to adopt the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $425,000 for the Clark Elementary School Parking Lot Project. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Clark Elementary School Parking Lot Project with an estimated cost of $425,000.
Sale or Demolition of District Property - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 2013, on the proposed resolution to dispose of the property at 2207 Nash Street. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale or demolition with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed resolution to dispose of the property at 2207 Nash Street
Board Policies for Second and Final Reading - Dr. Paul Gausman -201.3 Secretary of the Board -201.4 Treasurer of the Board -204.9 Board Meetings / Agendas -204.10 Meetings of the Board and Order of Regular Board Meetings RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
Sioux City Community School District Educational Planning Handbook - Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook which includes implementation of new courses and expansion of current career pathways to be established at all high schools.
At-Risk Modified Allowable Growth - Dr. Linda Madison RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the levy for At-Risk Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $3,243,870.
Whittier Elementary School - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the closure of Whittier Elementary School at the close of the 2014-2015 school year.
Consideration of Termination of Employment of Carrie L. Johnson - Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the termination of employment of Carrie L. Johnson.
XI. Board Member Reports / Future Meetings -Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., December 10, 2013, in ESC #105. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., December 13, 2013, in ESC #326. -Communications Committee – 4:00 p.m., December 17, 2013, in ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee - 8:00 a.m., December 19, 2013, in ESC #103. -District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., December 19, 2013, in ESC Board Room. -Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 11:45 a.m., January 7, 2014, in ESC #312. -Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 13, 2014, in ESC Board Room. -Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., January 15, 2014, at Irving Preschool. -Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 25, 2014, in ESC Board Room. -Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 27, 2014, in ESC Board Room. XII. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Paul Gausman XIII. Discussion / Information A. FAST / TIERS Initiative - Dr. Kim Buryanek XIV. Adjourn